Many find it relaxing to get off the interstates and drive on surface roads. The scenery tends to be better, the food options more unusual and the pace is less hectic. Does this translate into a safer trip? Actually not. According to traffic experts, rural roads...
Factors for determining a co-parenting plan
Divorce creates an abundance of emotions, including pain, frustration and anxiety for parents, and their children usually share those feelings. Deciding where kids will live is one of the most critical and challenging decisions, so it’s essential to establish a...
The NLRB has made it easier to fire employees
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has long been able to protect the rights of workers critical of unfair work conditions. This has changed in recent years, along with the weakening of many unions and worker advocacy groups. Now a three-judge panel at the NLRB...
Can your boss make you work “off the clock”?
Many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open right now due to the effects Covid-19 has had on the economy. If your boss is trying to cut corners by asking you to work off the clock, not giving you overtime pay or paying you later than they should, they may...
What makes a binding prenup?
Prenuptial agreements in generations past were generally the domain of the wealthy or those who wish to protect assets when they remarried. However, there are various reasons why the average couple would draft one, with many millennials embracing them as a part of...
Employees have a right to a safe workplace
Employers are generally obligated to take reasonable steps to ensure that workers do their job in a safe work environment. Thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, this was true before the advent of COVID-19 and remains so during the pandemic. How dangerous...
I-70 becomes testing ground for driverless trucks
In 2017, the United States trucking business generated $700 billion, more than the entire GDP of several nations. This incredibly profitable industry is integral to shipping goods to retail stores, including grocery stores, home goods and other staples of American...
Reckless driving rose during quarantine
The country is in the process of opening back up, which means that more people are getting behind the wheel again. Those who ventured out to the grocery store or to buy other necessities likely noticed that the roads were emptier, but there was a much higher rate of...
Signs of a spouse hiding assets before a divorce
Hiding cash or property from a soon-to-be ex-spouse may raise serious legal issues during a divorce procedure. Unless a prenuptial or other agreement states otherwise, all assets and property obtained during a marriage legally belong to both spouses. Uncovering hidden...
A Prominent Shipping Company under Fire
During a current climate where people are embracing a “new normal” in response to a global pandemic more consumers than ever are sidestepping hands-on shopping for delivery services. With significant growth in business, the last thing any shipping company needs during...