In the courtroom, facts matter, but perception usually drives verdicts. In car crash cases, few factors influence jurors more strongly than their impression of how fast and how recklessly a driver was traveling. Even where speed data is in doubt or the difference between 40 … [Read more...]
Four Things to Know About Employment Law for Business Owners
If you own a business, it is important that you know at least some aspect of employment law. For instance, if you ever get sued by a former employee, knowing your rights and theirs will be helpful. Part of being informed about employment law also means ensuring that you have a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Attorney for Legal Matters
It is a fact that people usually avoid consulting with a lawyer regarding matters that require legal assistance just because they think that it will prove costly to them. However, it is difficult for a person to handle legal disputes independently because a layman does not have … [Read more...]
All You Need To Know About Plea Bargaining
Plea bargaining is a method for a defendant to receive a lighter sentence in a criminal court, which also greatly reduces the time it takes for the proceedings to come to a close. In the event a person is charged with multiple cases, and they did not enquire about plea … [Read more...]
Why Commercial Litigation is Important and Constantly Growing
You’ll often hear America referred to as being a ‘litigious society’, with this largely due to the increased litigation costs stateside. More specifically, litigation expenditures in the US are around three times greater than those in the UK, creating an incentive for … [Read more...]
