ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, governs everything from the payment of retirement benefits to life insurance to short- and long-term disability when those benefits are provided by an individual’s employer and not by a private insurer. An important distinction is that while many employer plans are administered by private insurance companies, […]
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In a surprising and quite shocking turn of events, a convicted sex offender was given joint custody of a young boy who was conceived as a result of a rape crime involving a 12 year old girl and the convicted sex offender. 27 year old Michigan man Christopher Mirasolo was awarded custody to the now
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If you just received a speeding ticket, you probably feel pretty frustrated. Besides having to pay a hefty fine, you may also see your car insurance rates increase. That’s why you might not want to plead guilty right away. If you take the time explore all your legal options, you may be able to reduce
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If an individual is bitten by someone else’s dog, that person may file a lawsuit against the dog owner. However, that does not mean the dog owner will automatically be found guilty and ordered to provide compensation to the injured party. If you have a dog, it may be comforting to know that there are some
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When a person slips and falls on a slippery surface at work or an individual of a warehouse suffers a back and neck injury from over-lifting, extreme pain and suffering could ensue. The inability to work, medical treatment, disability, and emotional anguish might be a few things you experience after being injured on the job.
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If you are an employee outside of the United States, you may be wondering how to get sponsored as an employee by an employer in order to work in the U.S. Being sponsored by an employer means that the employer is willing to act as your petitioner in the visa application process and offer you
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If convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, drivers face serious consequences as a result. State laws vary but very often the penalties will include substantial fines, losing one’s driver’s license, and spending time in jail. DUIs and Other Charges Every state in the country prohibits driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol
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If you are facing a divorce and there are children in the picture, you may be wondering how custody will be dealt with. Usually, the parents come up with an agreement dealing with the children, but in some cases, the judge may make the decision. If you are hoping to keep your children, you should
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