It can be difficult to comply with strict immigration and visa requirements. If you are in the United States on a student visa, for example, the exact procedures for maintaining enrollment can be tough to follow. Sometimes, even seemingly harmless actions can result in even more serious consequences. In the recent case of United States […]
Failure to Install New Saw Cause Workers’ Comp Case
When you are working around machinery or dangerous tools, you probably want to take care that you are safe in the workplace. Too often, though, companies do not take the right steps to make sure that their employees are safe. In fact, sometimes companies even remove safety equipment after its installation, or fail to install […]
DIVORCE: EX-HUSBAND CANNOT USE LACK OF PHONE ACCESS TO CHILD AS EXCUSE TO NOT PAY ALIMONY
In any divorce, you have an expectation that the terms of the divorce will be followed. Whether about kids or money, any failure to follow the terms of the divorce is an enormous problem. In a recent case in Shelby County, Alabama, an ex-husband attempted to use what he said was his former wife’s failure […]
CRIMINAL LAW: YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL FROM A MUNICIPAL COURT CASE
When you get ticketed or arrested for a municipal offense, there are some distinct differences from being in a circuit court. For starters, you will not have a jury trial in a municipal court. That does not mean you do not have a right to a jury trial, however. You have a right to appeal […]
DIVORCE: STATES CANNOT DIVIDE DISABILITY PAY
Anyone who was served in our armed forces deserves our respect. It is not an easy job and it is something that deserves our gratitude. The sad fact is, far too many veterans receive disability pay in addition to their military retirement pay. Of course, the government’s obsession with waste being what it is, veterans […]
CONVICTED FELON CANNOT HOLD FORMER EMPLOYEES TO NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT
When you sign an employment agreement, you probably do so thinking that your employer is going to take care of you. If the money and benefits are good, there probably is not that much else to worry about. However, sometimes your work situation can go downhill in a hurry. A recent case out of Jefferson […]
CRIMINAL LAW: POST-CONVICTION CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE DELAYED, ACCUSED EXECUTED
Frequently, being convicted of a crime is only the start of the process to clear your name. Often, some significant error in the evidence or in the handling of the trial creates an injustice. In other cases, there may be reason to challenge a law applying to your conviction or sentence saying that it is […]
Court Refuse to let Mother Move Child out of State
Parenting is not easy. In custody disputes, the mother and father often both feel like they are the better parent. It is only natural to want custody of your child, but sometimes the road to custody can be rocky. In juvenile court in Madison County, Alabama, the recent case of F.C. v. S.J.M. shows just […]
Defendant has Right to Expert Witness
In criminal cases nowadays, much comes down to the evidence. The defense has the task of calling into doubt evidence the prosecution presents. When the prosecution relies heavily on technical evidence like shell casings, ballistics, cell phone records, or electronic data, having an expert witness to counter or question that evidence is very important. A […]
Workers’ Comp Arbitration Clause Applies to Retaliatory Discharge
Work injuries are a far too common occurrence. If you have been hurt on the job, your biggest concern is probably getting your injuries taken care of and getting back to work. You probably are not going to want to foot the bill for an on-the-job injury and will instead file a workers’ compensation claim. […]
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