Determining fault is the most important factor in a Phoenix multicar accident. Usually, blame rests on either the first car or the last car. It’s vital to have an officer respond in an accident like this, because the police report usually cites which...
Most people understand that there are laws to protect them from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. However, what many people do not understand is the source of those laws and how federal and state enactments work together to preserve and...
In certain jobs, occupational hazards are not consistent throughout the year, with weather changes contributing to heightened risk factors during certain months. The ice, rain and snow that characterize New Jersey winters and the temperature dips...
An Orlando lawyer is one of 80 people who have been arrested in a prostitution sting. Richard Sierra, 47, of Altamonte Springs, is a lawyer with the Orlando firm of Kosto & Rotella, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, President Obama signed the Drug Quality and Security Act (the "Act"). The Act is an attempt by Congress to bring some compounding pharmacies that use certain bulk products under more federal oversight. Prior to the...
On November 22, an amendment to the Texas constitution took effect to permit the use of a reverse mortgage for the purchase of a homestead property. The amendment was approved by Texas voters on November 5....
‘You Know It When You See It’ – Or Do You? - This is first in Pepper’s series of Client Alerts dealing with specific effects of the ‘Volcker Rule’ on various market segments. On December 10, 2013, after more than three years of intensive...
The president of a corporation, manager of a limited liability company, trustee of a family trust, or principal of another business entity receives a summons in a Florida divorce case. One spouse contends the other’s control, ownership of an...
On December 12, the CFPB published the preliminary results of its ongoing study of arbitration agreements in consumer finance contracts. Section 1028(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act directs the CFPB to study the use of pre-dispute arbitration contract...
