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by: Terrence B. Robinson

AN EMPLOYEE QUIT LAST YEAR AND YOU‘RE PRETTY CERTAIN THAT YOU SENT HIM A COBRA NOTICE, BUT CAN=T PROVE IT. YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR POTENTIAL LIABILITY? B IT COULD BE STAGGERING!

An employer is required to notify an employee and qualified beneficiaries of their rights to continue their group health plan benefits within 14 days from the date notified of a Aqualifying event.@ 26 U.S.C. ‘4980B(f)(6)(d). A qualifying event is an event which disqualifie

by: Terrence B. Robinson

Perception is Reality " Discipline with Care!

Disciplining and firing employees is one of the most crucial areas for consideration as an Employer. As a former plaintiffs counsel, I know that the way in which an employee perceives his or her final disciplinary action or termination meeting is the most significant factor in determining whether a lawsuit will be filed. The way these things are done will determine the anger level of the employee. Anger is the

by: Tommy C. Smith, III, Esq.

On October 17, 2005 the world of bankruptcy law changed for the worse. Or did it? Is it really that much harder to file bankruptcy under the new bankruptcy law?

In the run up to the effective date of the new law, bankruptcy filings increased to record numbers in virtually every bankruptcy court district in the United States. Scary terms like "means test" and "bankruptcy credit counseling" seemed to drive people out of the wood work to beat the deadline.

by: Earl Powers

Sarbanes Oxley software has been aptly designed for the corporate world to introduce it to the Sarbanes Oxley act. It also helps the accounting personnel to take an insight into the legislation and document the financial reports as per the act. But is it the solution for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Issues?

Sarbanes Oxley software is available on the internet for a download. It is very helpful software for those who are seeking Sarbanes Oxley compliance for their financi

by: David Jacquot

Blogs have become a vital source for current information and the exchange of critical thought on many topics. The practice of law is no exception.

Therefore, a new Blog has been created to provide educational information on tax attorney topics. This Blog will contain articles, case summaries, tax news and "everything" that is related to tax lawyers. Visitors can post comments on the information on the site or start a linked commentary on the tax attorney subjects

by: Terrence B. Robinson

Traditional Labor Law in a Nonunion Setting

I. Introduction

Employers who dont have union employees amongst their ranks often do not realize a need to even consider the application of the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA" or "the Act") on their employment decisions. However, despite the absence of a union, an employer may find itself before the National Labor Relations Board (the "Board"), charged with what the Board deems a clear violation of the Act

by: Terrence B. Robinson

The primary Federal law governing wages, hours and overtime, the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. 201, et seq., was originally enacted in 1938. This law is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor.

Most employers see no reason to even think about this law if the pay their employees more than the widely known minimum wage. In fact, problems involving violations of the "wage and hour" laws are relatively uncommon to most

by: David Jacquot

Youve worked hard to develop your career. You did it for yourself. You did it for your family. You did it for your retirement. You did it for your familys future.

You didnt do it to become a target of some lawsuit designed to take it all away. But unless you protect your assets, you are just such a target.

THE PROBLEM: Litigation Epidemic & Lack of Financial Privacy

LITIGATION EPIDEMIC. There is a litigation epidemic in this country. Predatory conting

by: Rick Hendershot

Most asbestos lawsuits have been filed by people who have worked in environments where they have been exposed to asbestos, and who subsequently developed an asbestos-related illness such as asbestosis or mesothelioma. The purpose of asbestos lawsuits is to recover financial damages from the employer responsible for maintaining the safety of the workplace, or from some other company that was negligent in manufacturing or in recommending a hazardous material.

Financ

by: Howard Iken

1. Become educated on all aspects of Divorce. Reading the various websites available on divorce is an excellent start. Read every document available. Complicated subjects always deserve a second reading. Then, read your State Statutes on divorce. You will find they are written in almost-plain English and are understandable to the average person. State Statutes can be found by entering your state and the word statutes in most search engines. Look for anything that so

by: Howard Iken

Many years ago hiring a divorce attorney was financially devastating for many people. Divorce was for the wealthy. The rest of us had no options. We had to beg, borrow, or steal to find the money for an attorney. But now there are more options than ever before for anyone facing a divorce.

Do Everything Yourself

"Doing everything yourself" has become an option in many states with the advent of approved self-help forms. For example, the state of Florida has produced

by: Rose DesRochers

You Learn Something New Every Day!

A bit of advice that I always give myself is to learn something every day. Well today I learned that a well know song, that has been around since 1893 is copy written. That is right folks, "Happy Birthday to You," is copy written. The melody to "Happy Birthday to You" was written by school teacher Mildred J. Hill in Louisville, Kentucky. The lyrics to the song were originally written as a classroom song entitled "Good Morning to

by: Mike Davis

Finding The Right Lawyer

This is probably the most important step and should be one of your first priorities if you are serious about buying a house in Spain. Seek the services of a good lawyer, before you start the hunt. Why? Because with Spain currently still experiencing a property boom, and the market favoring the seller, it is important that you are ready to act quickly, to avoid any disappointment, should that perfect property present itself. A lot of house hunte

by: David Jacquot

Introduction.

In many cases, a taxpayer with an IRS audit may have exposure to potential criminal charges in addition to potential increased tax liability, penalties and interest. Cases that have potential criminal exposure are often referred to as "eggshell" or "sensitive issue" audits.

Part One of this article will describes potential tax crimes and why the tax practitioner-client privilege is inapplicable to criminal cases.

Part Two of this article discu

by: David Jacquot

Introduction.

In many cases, a taxpayer with an IRS audit may have exposure to potential criminal charges in addition to potential increased tax liability, penalties and interest. Cases that have potential criminal exposure are often referred to as "eggshell" or "sensitive issue" audits.

Part One of this article will describes potential tax crimes and why the tax practitioner-client privilege is inapplicable to criminal cases.

Part Two of this article discu

by: David Jacquot

Introduction.

In many cases, a taxpayer with an IRS audit may have exposure to potential criminal charges in addition to potential increased tax liability, penalties and interest. Cases that have potential criminal exposure are often referred to as "eggshell" or "sensitive issue" audits.

Part One of this article describes potential tax crimes and why the tax practitioner-client privilege is inapplicable to criminal cases.

Part Two of this article discusses

by: Howard Iken

In most states, a courts decision about child custody during a divorce used to be simple to make. The judge would give custody to the mom. The dad got alternating weekend visitation. Now, custody decisions are drastically more complex. Many states have adopted a standard called "best interests of the child." Judges are required to weigh a list of factors to determine which parent is the proper custodian of the children. The level of complexity in custody decisions h

by: J Zuniga

Auto accidents can be very stressful if you don‘t know what to do. The following are some tips in case you are involved in an auto accident. First of all, make sure everyone is ok. If anyone isn‘t ok, then immediately call 911. By OK, I mean, needing medical attention. For example a broken bone, concussion, or serious cut.

If you aren‘t hurt, then you want to make sure you do the right thing and protect yourself. There are alot of people out there

by: Graham Arrowsmith

The U.S. Government has issued 65,000 green cards this year for the purpose of allowing people of foreign birth to live and work in the United States. But what is a green card? How does it work and what is the application process?

A green card is usually issued to people who are normally permanently resident in the United States and who wish to become a US citizen. After five years that person is usually eligible to apply for citizenship and naturalization.

by: Thomas R. Smith

Mans best friend can become his visitors enemy. So, if you are a dog owner take steps to avoid a very preventable injury to your visitor and very expensive injury lawsuit. If you are a visitor injured by the dogs behavior, then you have the right to compensation for damages.

Recently, a New Jersey Superior Court in Mercer County awarded $100,000 in damages to a UPS driver for injuries he suffered while trying to deliver a package. The homeowners dog was roaming a

by: D Ruplinger

If you have been injured and are thinking of hiring a personal injury lawyer there are a few things to keep in mind.

First of all, find a lawyer who specializes in your type of case and in the type of law your case falls under. You want a lawyer who specializes in personal injury law, not one who specializes in other areas of law such as criminal law, wills, estates, or divorce.

Talk to several lawyers before hiring one to handle your case. Most personal injury

by: D Ruplinger

If you have been arrested or accused of a crime that has the potential of jail or prison time, you may want to seriously consider hiring an attorney to represent you. Unless you dont mind the possibility of spending time in jail, youll probably want the services of an attorney.

Almost any expert will strongly advise a person against representing him or herself in court unless they are very knowledgeable about the field of law; and even then he or she will still be di

by: Nancy Baum Delain, Esq.

If you are in the business of thinking up new products or processes, or even if you are just a back-yard tinkerer, consider obtaining patent protection for your inventions.

What a Patent Is - And Is Not

A patent is a form of protection for intellectual property, which is property generated by human thought and invention. Other forms of intellectual property include copyright and trademark.

Patents provide their owners with an exclusionary right. Th

by: Debbie Pettitt

You‘ve heard the "buzz" about identity theft, but what exactly is identity theft? According to Wikipedia, identity theft (or identity fraud) is the deliberate assumption of another person‘s identity, usually to gain access to their finances or frame them for a crime. "Dumpster diving" (someone going through your trash), "shoulder surfing" (someone watching from a nearby location as you punch in your credit card number or ATM PIN # or eavesdropping as you

by: Howard Iken

Today

" Don‘t panic - best decisions are made with a cool, calm head

" Sit down, relax, and read the divorce papers several times.

" Don‘t call your spouse in anger - no contact is best for now.

" Read up on divorce - knowledge always helps take the fear away.

" When you finish the above steps, take a short break and then read all of the divorce papers again until you thoroughly understand what is ahead.

" If you have children, do not d

by: Scott Montgomery

For years, Merck has been under scrutiny for a number of drugs, most recently Vioxx. The recall of Vioxx has shares down by more than 40 percent and facing hundreds of lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. However, Merck is not alone in the scrutiny that this pharmaceutical company faces. Pfizer, the maker of Bextra and Celebrex, painkillers in the same family as Vioxx, is facing similar legal problems. The question being asked is whether Bextra and C

by: Michael Merten

In recent years people who have been involved in personal injury accidents have discovered that they can receive a lawsuit cash advance against the proceeds they ultimately receive from a personal injury accident settlement. For the person who is injured enough from an accident so as to be unable to work and earn a living, a lawsuit cash advance can provide a very timely financial solution to the cash flow problems the person may currently face. Nevertheless it is alwa

by: Michael Merten

Often when a person is involved in a personal injury accident they will find themselves unable to work and slowly running out of funds. Although at some point the person may receive an insurance settlement that will ultimately compensate them for the injuries they have received, the typical personal injury accident victim has to often figure out what to do until they receive this settlement. One possibility is a "lawsuit loan" otherwise known as "lawsuit financing,"

by: Richard Chapo

A vast majority of people take out student loans to pay for higher education. The Supreme Court has decided to make social security benefits a means of repaying them.

No Benefits For You!

While millions borrow money to attend college and graduate school, not everyone pays this money back. The failure to pay can result from circumstances such as a slow job market, failure to finish school and health problems. Of course, there are the select few who simply welch

by: David G. Hallstrom, Sr.

This article is about people who are addicted to illegal drugs, not people who become addicted to prescription drugs that were originaly prescribed by a licensed physician for a legitimate reason.

According to most defense attorneys, politicians, religious leaders, Hollywood celebrities and Democrats as well as many prosecutors and judges and as well as a large part of the American public who have been brainwashed by the "politically correct arbitrators",