When moving ahead with the later phases of a case, a disability discrimination attorney may end up needing to discuss the idea of "summary judgment" with you. This is something that only occurs when a matter has gone far enough that it is not in front of a judge and there's a real risk of a trial. Summary judgment is fundamentally a bench trial where the judge rules on the legal claims that are being made by both parties.
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Social security disability insurance is very helpful to those who are qualified to receive it, especially if there is no other source of income to rely on. The process of getting approved for such benefits can be long and complicated, and it sometimes even ends in getting denied for various reasons. You must understand that certain medical conditions must be proven to be present before benefits will be approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA), along with a few other things that are asked on the application.
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If someone owes you only a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, going through the process of filing a formal lawsuit and suing them may not be worth it. But you can still take them to small claims court -- a scaled-down version of court where a judge will briefly listen to both sides of the story and make a ruling. As simple as the small claims court process is meant to be, however, most people have a few questions about it.
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Many divorces are relatively amicable and the two adults involved are able to work together well enough to come up with solutions that suit both of them and are able to co-parent together, if necessary. However, there are some divorces that are much more contentious, especially if there have already been instances of domestic violence in any form. If you are filing for divorce because you have been the victim of DV, one of the things that you can do is to ask your family attorney to help you file for a restraining order.
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People that work outdoors are expected to take precautions to keep themselves protected from the ravages of heat. In many cases, employers take responsibility for ensuring that workers understand the dangers of heat-related illnesses. When the worst happens and you suffer the effects of a hot outside job, you might qualify for benefits. Read on to learn more.
What to Know About Heat Stress and Heat Stroke
You can stop a case of heat stress from progressing to worse if you take action quickly after observing these signs:
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