In most cases, landlords are required to keep rental properties in good repair and in safe conditions. Failure to uphold this duty can result in significant injury to the victim, and lasting financial consequences for the defendant. Here is a discussion of landlord...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, is currently in a state of flux. US Department of Labor, in conjunction with federal law, is debating how the act can continue with the necessary sweeping economic changes coming from Washington. The basic...
Every state puts crimes into certain categories: infraction, misdemeanor and felony. Decisions as to classification are typically made by legislators, and determinations focus on a crime's seriousness. This article takes a look at the differences in crimes as they...
If some type of accident has been caused, it is your responsibility to make sure the responsible party is held accountable. Sometimes, it’s a car accident. Other times, it’s something that someone did on purpose. Regardless of the situation, it may be advantageous to...
There's a whole lot going on underneath the surface of the technical foreclosure. In the state of Arizona, foreclosures are frustratingly common. Mortgage lenders have found savvy ways to move through the court system while arguably taking advantage of borrowers and a...