Increased regulatory scrutiny contributes to the boom in legal outsourcing
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, companies are facing increased regulatory compliance pressures. To strengthen regulatory oversight in the UK, the UK government restructured financial regulation and split the Financial Services Authority (FSA) into two regulatory bodies: the…
Mediation and Harry Potter: mediators are like magic wands
As fans of the Harry Potter series, my wife and I were excited about the release of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. We made an appointment, bought our tickets, and were magically transported…
US plea bargain issues
Is the plea bargain just an inducement for the defendant to plead guilty? I can’t answer that question and I’m certainly not in a position to; I can only speculate, but judging from the case of a young woman who…
Paralegal Schools Vs Law School
Deciding whether to attend paralegal school or law school is not an easy task. Both have significant advantages and disadvantages, making the decision challenging. If you’re trying to decide between these two career paths, here’s some valuable information you can…
Complying with California Sexual Harassment Law AB 1825
California employers must comply with AB 1825, a state law that requires sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors and managers. Through questions and answers, this article highlights the requirements of the 2006 laws and provides guidance for meeting them. Questions…
I am bankrupt and have a lot of credit card debt. Should I fight?
If you have credit card debt that exceeds $100,000 and you are insolvent or have very little money, should you fight the debt collectors, try to reach a settlement, or just sue them? If you’re in this position, it might…
Slip and Fall Cases
If you have ever been unfortunate enough to be injured because you slipped/tripped and fell, you may be curious as to whether or not you have a meritorious claim against someone or some entity for your damages. Laws related to…
Lawyers fighting for the illegal firing of employees
Unfair dismissal is understood as the dismissal or unfair dismissal of a worker, which goes against labor laws. This law exists, providing security to workers who do not face severance pay or monetary compensation. If this is what is happening…
How does the GST-HST work?
History Before GST, taxes were levied on goods that were manufactured. The service industry in Canada was much smaller than it is today, and manufacturing dominated the economy. This tax was also buried in the price of the goods and…
3 Lawsuits Changing the Landscape of California Employment Law
Labor lawsuits have soared to their highest peak in history, with nearly 100,000 claim filings in 2010, according to the EEOC. Incredibly, that number reflects a 31% increase from just 4 years ago! There is an endless stream of new…
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