Liability on Employers in the Wake of COVID-19

Posted on June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 by Schuyler Donaldson

Liability on Employers in the Wake of COVID-19

A previously unidentified coronavirus has caused the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in turn sparking a global pandemic and leaving no one unaffected. As a result, a greater emphasis is being placed on technology as school is being conducted from home, important business meetings are being held on video conferencing platforms, and families are catching up on video calls to avoid the spread of this disease. All of these efforts are being made so that the infection curve is flattened.

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Is The Money Received From A Successful Legal Case Taxable?

Posted on June 1, 2020December 19, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

Is The Money Received From A Successful Legal Case Taxable?

When a case ends successfully (either by a judgment from a Court or a settlement), frequently the plaintiff will be awarded money damages. One question that arises after the recovery of money damages from a personal injury lawsuit or other types of cases is whether the damages can be taxed.

The answer is: it depends.*

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What is a Statute of Limitations?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Schuyler Donaldson

What is a Statute of Limitations?

A statute of limitations sets a specific amount of time following an injury or accident for a person or company to file a lawsuit and seek a remedy. Once the time specified by the statute has passed, a claim concerning the accident or injury is barred.

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Social Media Tips for Your Court Case

Posted on May 11, 2020May 13, 2020 by Schuyler Donaldson

Social Media Tips for Your Court Case

Social media began in the late nineties and over 3 billion people currently use it across the globe. That number increases each day. As time progresses, the platforms are becoming more and more versatile and allows users to share information in the moment, raw and unfiltered.

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Why Do Truck Drivers Get Distracted?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Schuyler Donaldson

Why Do Truck Drivers Get Distracted?

Truck drivers have a difficult job and many make their tasks exponentially more difficult by allowing themselves to get distracted while driving their 60,000-pound tractor-trailer at highway speed. Minor distractions like eating or changing the radio can lead to major problems, but drivers who use an in-cab computer or their mobile phone while driving are playing a deadly game. Companies that refuse to eliminate a driver’s use of technology while driving are guilty of negligence.

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