Every year, thousands of people go through disability applications without representation and find their applications denied. They then face the dilemma of finding out what to do next; should they give up or should they appeal?Of the thousands of people who goes through hearing without legal help, 99% does not have the capacity to prepare their own claim. This is the reason why a lot of first time applications are usually denied.This is the point...more
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are used by companies or individuals to protect valued resources that include confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets.It is also known as confidentiality agreement, confidential disclosure agreement (CDA), proprietary information agreement (PIA) or secrecy agreement.It refers to the legal term used by two parties to outline confidential information, knowledge, materials or resource that they want...more
California has different state disability laws that are available for its citizens in the event of an injury that would prevent them from earning.Two of the California state disability laws are the California State Disability Insurance and California's Paid Family Leave.California State Disability Insurance ProgramAlso known as SDI, it offers short term benefits to eligible workers who are experiencing loss of wages because they cannot work. This is given as a partial wage.It is state mandated and the cost of the program is being covered by contributions to the State fund in the form of SDI tax that is paid by employees, and sometimes by employers. Employee contributions to the state fund are deductible as state taxes.The contribution rate for 2009 is 1.1% with the taxable wage limit at $90,669 each calendar year. The maximum to withhold for each employee is $997.36. The injuries that prevent said person can be work or non-work related. This also covers women who are pregnant or just gave birth.Here are the general details of the benefits provided under the State Disability Insurance. The plan gives a tax-free replacement of income of 55% of an employee's average weekly pay, up...more
Hit and run cases refers to the crime of colliding with a person, a property (including vehicles) or a fixture and failing to stop and identify oneself after the accident.California laws covers hit and run cases in Los Angeles.Under California laws, there are two statutes that cover hit and run cases. The Vehicle Code 20001 for felony hit and run...more
Patent, trademark and copyrights have been used interchangeably by a lot of people without really realizing that each term is different from the others. Although all of it protects the creative and intellectual rights of a person or a company, each term is inherently separate from the others.Here is a general comparison of the three.PatentPatent...more
If you are living in Minnesota or the twin cities you got to be little more careful with your car and your driving. Drunk driving should be a complete no for you. If you're ever charged for DWI or DUI, here is all that could happen to you under the Minnesota laws.Minnesota DWI cases are dangerous because the car need not be running to get you charged under DWI. Being in possession or having access to the ignition keys while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicated substance can very well account to DWI.An arrest under DWI and DUI in Minnesota or Minneapolis usually accounts for both a criminal offence and revocation of the person's license. License revocation probably is the first thing to happen to you in DWI or DUI case. The duration and period of license revocation also varies from the degree of crime and its intensity. The availability of a temporary license for the period the license is revoked also depends on prior records of the person booked for the offence. The results of your alcohol tests are also crucial.You could also be charged for felony. In Minnesota being charged for felony means a crime for which an imprisonment of more than a year may be imposed....more
If you ride a motorcycle, one day you may need to hire a Los Angeles motorcycle attorney. Every day, thousands of motorcycles brave the notorious traffic in Los Angeles. In a county with poor public transit, if you can't afford a car, sometimes a...more
Fatal accidents often lead to serious injury or death. Wrongful deaths have become one of the many tragic results of these accidents. Families are left with the lingering effects and pain of the loss of their loved ones. Survivors or families of...more
There are different companies in Los Angeles that provide help to their employees once the employment of the latter ended through severance packages. This is a kind of package given to employees which is comprised of different benefits.There is no...more
All people who want to avail or to receive Social Security benefits must first submit an application and wait for its approval. However, there are various instances wherein denial of Social Security application occurs and necessary steps can be taken...more
The minimal information concerning the approval of disability benefit applications has caused confusion and erroneous belief about the entire process of eligibility. This is the reason why people have second thoughts in filing a claim even if they...more
If you are being discriminated because of your disability, the best thing for you to do is look for disability discrimination lawyers to handle your case. Before anything else, you should be reminded that there is an effective way of choosing the...more