Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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Putting A Price Tag On Pain And Suffering
If you have suffered an injury from a car accident caused by a careless driver, you may already have a good understanding of what to expect in terms of compensation. The at-fault driver's insurance company may pay you for your vehicle's repair or replacement, handle your medical expenses, cover your lost wages and more. When it comes to being compensated for pain and suffering, however, many victims are left wondering how this area of harm can equate to a dollar amount.
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Learn How an Attorney Can Investigate to Determine Who Is at Fault When a Car Has an Accident with a Big Rig
Approximately 500,000 accidents occur each year involving big-rig trucks—and since trucks can weigh as much as 30 times more than the passenger vehicles around them, an accident involving a truck and a car often ends up with the people in the smaller vehicle being seriously injured. If you were injured in a car accident with a big rig, what sort of things can an attorney investigate to determine whether or not the truck driver or trucking company was at fault?
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Common Errors Found During Title Investigations
The home buying process is complex. This is particularly the case when it comes to the title. It doesn't matter if you've been approved for the mortgage loan and signed all the paperwork, if there is a discrepancy with the title – your dreams of owning the home could literally be zapped away. Here are just some of the title issues that homebuyers can face. Incorrect Data Titles should be 100 percent accurate.
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3 Commonly Asked Questions About Establishing An LLC
Establishing an LLC means that, after chartering a set of guidelines for all partners, you can easily divide the profits among each other as you all deem fit and that each of you, personally, will be taxed for your business. There is more to an LLC than these facts, however. You probably have a few burning questions about LLCs. Read on and you'll discover answers to some of the most commonly asked ones.
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4 Reasons A Trademark Is Good For A Business
Trademarks are designed so no one else can copy your business branding. Trademarks come in the form of logos, symbols, images, phrases and sounds. In 1946, the Lanham Act was established as the United States federal trademark law statute. Trademarks are registered through the United States Patents and Trademark Office (USPTO). But, just why are trademarks important to a business? Customers Find You Easier One of the things that many business owners face is the ability to stand out among their competitors.
I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.