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Do You Need to Call a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

If you were involved in a minor fender bender in which no injuries occurred, then you might not require legal services to resolve the insurance claim. However, many car accidents aren’t quite this straightforward. If you do think you might… Read More

Steps to Take When Your Boss Makes Inappropriate Comments

Your workplace should be a place where you feel safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, there are many instances of inappropriate behavior that can take place at work, and it can be particularly awkward if the inappropriate behavior is coming from someone… Read More

What Are the Most Common HIPAA Violations?

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is an essential piece of legislation in the healthcare field, because it’s what keeps any healthcare practice accountable for properly storing, protecting, and sharing patient information. However, since this… Read More

Protecting Your Reputation Online

Your customers are probably looking at online reviews before deciding whether to purchase your goods or services. According to a Forbes article, as many as 88 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. (How Important… Read More

Common Construction Disputes that Require a Lawyer

Major construction projects are always complex, requiring carefully prepared contracts and extensive documentation. Despite the planning and preparation that goes into a large-scale construction project, disputes are quite common. If you’re a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, design professional, or… Read More

What to Do If You’re Bitten by a Neighbor’s Dog

Any dog is capable of inflicting serious damage, no matter its size or disposition. Even if your neighbor’s dog has been friendly toward you in the past, it’s entirely possible to sustain a bite through no fault of your own.… Read More

How to Hire the Right Business Attorney

A business attorney can become one of the most important members of your team. Even through your attorney isn’t an employee of your organization, he or she will be intimately involved of many of the major decisions that you make.… Read More

When Should You Think About Calling a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you’re seriously hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you should talk to an attorney. Some people hesitate to call a personal injury lawyer after an accident because they aren’t sure if they are at fault or hope… Read More

The Tri-Pellat Lawyer: Offers of Judgment

This column will return again to Rule 68 Offers of Judgment, specifically: how to make a proper, enforceable offer of judgment. While the premise of the rule is straightforward, as is often the case, the devil is in the details.… Read More

What to Do When Your Employer Isn’t Paying You Overtime

Putting in extra hours can be tiring, but it should all be worth it when you receive your paycheck—unless your employer is not paying you what they should be. When you work overtime, you should be compensated with a bonus… Read More