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What to do After a Dog Bite

January 22, 2018

What you do in the moments, hours, and days after a dog bite can have a significant impact on your recovery. If you choose to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages related to the bite, your actions can also have an impact on your claim’s progress and likelihood of success. […]

Attorney Ethics of Email Use

January 16, 2018

Attorney Kara M. Burgos will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute CLE teleconference “Attorney Ethics of Email Use” on February 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. CST. Her presentation will cover how to protect your reputation and control risk. For more information or how to register: https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/78422ER?ctname=SPKEM

Could I be at Fault for a Car Accident if I Fail to Clear Snow Off My Car?

January 3, 2018

Failing to sufficiently remove snow and ice from your vehicle before driving it is a form of negligence. If you are involved in an accident caused wholly or in part by accumulated ice or snow falling from your vehicle or impeding your vision, you could be deemed to be entirely or partially at fault for […]

What is a Leveraged Buyout?

December 28, 2017

A leveraged buyout is a buyout that utilizes borrowed money to cover the costs of the acquisition, rather than spending money out of the purchasing company’s pocket to complete it. A leveraged buyout is a strategic move that companies can use to acquire other companies without having to commit large amounts of their own capital, […]

Recognizing Subtle Forms of Harassment in the Workplace

December 19, 2017

A workplace where harassment is a common, accepted part of the culture is known as a hostile work environment. In a hostile work environment, employees can feel demoralized and unable to produce their best work, which hurts the company. Environments like this can also have high turnover rates because of the abuse employees face. State […]

Moving to a New Area? Why You Should Rent There First

December 14, 2017

When life brings you to a new city or state, it can be tempting to buy a home and put down roots right away, especially if you have children. Even if you foresee yourself being in the new area for the long haul, it is smart to hold back and rent for the first year. […]

Do I Qualify for a 203k Streamline Loan?

December 4, 2017

For most people, a home is the largest investment of their lives. For many, buying a foreclosed home or one in need of significant repair is a way to save money on this monumental purchase. To save even more money, the buyer can purchase the house with an FHA 203k loan, a loan that can […]

Slip and Fall Hazards You Face Each Season

November 28, 2017

Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common reasons for personal injury claims. A slip and fall can happen nearly anywhere, to anybody, at any time – though certain individuals, such as the elderly, do have an increased risk of falling and environmental factors can increase an individual’s chance of falling and being […]

Habits that can Help You Avoid Bankruptcy

November 21, 2017

Filing for bankruptcy is a stressful process that will cost you money and lower your credit score. Although it exists if you need it, you are far better off financially by working to keep yourself from ever needing to file for bankruptcy. It is important to remember that although you can make an effort to […]

Domestic Violence During Pregnancy

November 15, 2017

There is a link between pregnancy and domestic violence. Homicide is actually the second-most prevalent cause of death for pregnant women, behind only car accidents. Women who are already at risk of facing domestic violence in their relationships face an increased risk once they become pregnant. Anybody who faces domestic violence in his or her […]