You hear the word “alcoholism” and react without emotion when you say that it is a disease that can have sad side effects. Your friend reacts passionately every time the topic is…
Category: Legal Law
The only homeownership expense that is rarely mentioned or disputed
Owning a home is definitely an expensive affair, as property taxes can be extremely onerous. Annual property tax bills tend to increase steadily over time and that is the reason behind paying…
Considering selling your home without a real estate agent? Understand your legal needs!
As real estate has changed in recent years, many people are trying to sell their homes without a real estate agent to avoid paying a commission. In the United States, you typically…
10 resume misconceptions job seekers encounter throughout their careers
Over the years, I have had clients approach me with misconceptions about writing resumes, cover letters, and other written information that they have submitted for their next career move. Since the world…
What happened to Westwood?
Until a few years ago, Westwood was the place to go if you wanted to pamper yourself. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I wanted to find a place where I…
Insurance attorneys
This professional specializes in different types of insurance and the legality of these different insurance policies. During a normal business day, they can work with staff and assistants to track the progression…
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Rev. George Lee Remembered
Belzoni, Mississippi, a small Delta town once known for Saturday night lynchings and shootings, survived a tornado after Hurricane Katrina. “We are here in the Delta, far from the coast where they…
Here’s why he’s inadvertently a big Trump supporter
Perhaps there has never been so much disdain for a US president as there has been for President Trump. While the majority of the American population voted for her opponent, Hilary Clinton,…
Bad news for bankruptcy attorneys, bankruptcy filing numbers go down
Recently, the US Bankruptcy Court released the number of Americans who filed for bankruptcy and showed a steady decline in applications. While this sounds good for the economy, it will also affect…
4 ways to negotiate a copier lease and save money
Melanie, managing director of a New York City law firm, attended a training workshop on negotiating equipment leases at the Legal Administrators Association (ALA) 2010 Annual Conference in Boston. The session, titled…