Often referred to as “Section 1983” in regard to legal cases – the Civil Rights Act of 1871 grants citizens the right to legally challenge civil rights violations through a formal lawsuit. This legal tool is used when state officials or local governments act in an unconstitutional manner, allowing individuals access to monetary damages and...Read More

Being wrongfully arrested is a traumatic experience that can have long-lasting effects on your life. It is important to understand your rights and know how to best protect yourself. Wrongful arrest occurs when a person is arrested by a police officer or security guard unlawfully – without probable cause or without the proper legal procedures...Read More

Most people put off estate planning until it’s too late. They don’t want to think about death, and they figure that if something happens, their loved ones will take care of everything. But that’s not always the case. Without a will or other estate planning documents in place, your loved ones could end up fighting...Read More

Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, you may find that you need to hire an independent contractor for work that needs to be completed. Independent contractors may be builders, pet sitters, landscapers, home improvement providers, vehicle repair specialists, window cleaners, paving providers, and so on. Such independent contractors may often employ subcontractors...Read More

An anxious call from a client – who had just discovered that a trusted employee had embezzled from their company – was a timely realization that they needed to reevaluate their office operating procedures and business security measures. The preventive answer lies within improved audits, fidelity insurance coverage, careful hiring practices, and implementation of a...Read More