Connecticut

Large corporations have legal departments or human resource managers who understand the labor laws and know what to do when processing new employees. Small business owners should be cautious as well. Here you will learn more about employment contracts including at-will contracts. Protect your business and have a qualified employment lawyer help you draft an employment contract for serious hires that includes an arbitration clause.

Read more...

There are specialized occupations that potential employers may use foreign nationals to fill by using an H-1B visa. This type of visa last 3 years and may be extended for another 3. This process gives the employee the opportunity to obtain a green card, which can lead to becoming a U.S. citizen. Some of the highly skilled fields that qualify are accountants, architects, chemists, computer analysts, computer programmers, engineers, physicians, attorneys, pharmacists, graphic designers, higher managerial personnel and specialized nurses. A student visa may be turned into an H-1B visa. It’s always smart to consult with an immigration lawyer beforehand. Read on and get more information.

Read more...

Adopting and giving a child a loving home is the noblest thing people who can afford the responsibility can do. Here you will find a glossary of adoption terms. Read on and learn the definitions for adoption, illegitimate child, open adoption, paternity, paternity action, stepparent adoption and wrongful adoption suit. Adopting requires patience and there is a lot of legal paperwork involved. You will need to consult with an experienced adoption lawyer that can help you get through the process.

Read more...

Murder is the intentional and unlawful killing of another human being. Below you will find a glossary of murder and it’s associated terms. There are different types of murder and here you will learn what they are and how their intent is judged. Discover the true meaning of capital offense, crime of passion, felony murder doctrine, first degree murder, heat of passion, homicide, justifiable homicide, manslaughter, mayhem, second degree murder, self-defense and wrongful death. Read on and get knowledgeable.

Read more...

Can a bad recession cause a bad depression? You bet, especially if the type of depression we are speaking of occurs within the three-pound universe we call the human mind.

Read more...

In a very general sense, "ordinary and necessary expenses" are subtracted from "gross receipts" to arrive at "net income".

Read more...

The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on a person’s religion, race, sex, color, and national origin. Sexual harassment is one form of discriminatory practice and it is unlawful at both the federal and state levels and applies to both the public and private sector.

Read more...

Over the past few years there has been mounting medical evidence that the use of marijuana might play a significant role in reducing the spread and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The primary ingredient in marijuana, THC, has been suspected in preventing damaging neural deposits from forming deep within the brain, which has been associated with the overall degenerative neural condition known as Alzheimer’s disease

Read more...

A negative credit report can prevent you from obtaining credit. In a faltering economy this can translate into a lost opportunity for yourself and your family.

Read more...

If you are injured in a car accident, either as the driver, passenger, pedestrian or bicycle rider, you have rights that need to be protected.

Read more...