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False Claims Act Retaliation Law Does Not Preempt State Wrongful Discharge Claims
In Salazar v. Monaco Enterprises, Inc., a Washington federal judge held that the whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act is not an exclusive remedy
How to Get In on a Volkswagen Class-Action Lawsuit
If you own one of the affected car models, you may not need to sign up with a law firm to collect on a settlement.
6 Tips to Help You Avoid Employee Lawsuits
As a small business, you may think employment law doesn't really apply to you, but you'd be wrong.
Received a Class Action Lawsuit Notice? What Do You Do Next?
It's possible that you could be a party in a class action lawsuit and you might not even know it. And if you've gotten a notice of a pending or completed class action lawsuit, you may be wondering what...
After an Accident: Insurance Claim or Lawsuit?
Injury can be compensated through insurance claims or with a damages award after a lawsuit if you can prove the defendant or defendants were negligent. Although neither method guarantees recovery and nether is pain-free, there are substantial differences in the...
What is the difference between a claim and a lawsuit?
Many people when they come in to meet with an attorney don’t understand the difference between a lawsuit and a claim. They assume once you make a claim, you ...
Tips to avoid an employment lawsuit
In light of several recent large dollar settlements and verdicts, an employer always will save money by attempting to avoid litigation through better training and awareness.
What Turns an Incident Into a Lawsuit?
You can’t prevent every injury at your family entertainment center (FEC). The abundance of variables with mechanical parts and the boundless potential for human error are too vast to reduce injury risk completely to zero. But you can reduce the likelihood of getting sued. These four tactics can keep your customers safer while making it …
How To Settle A Lawsuit
Most lawsuits settle out of court, but agreeing on a settlement amount can be difficult. If your damages are minor -- like minor injuries...
What is a Mass Tort Lawsuit?
When a group of people experience similar injuries caused by negligence, they may defend their rights by filing a mass tort lawsuit against the defendants.
What Is a Breach of Contract Lawsuit?
Breach of contract is a common contract dispute heard by a court. It's not uncommon for one party to fail to fulfill his end of a contract.
How to avoid hiring a 'walking lawsuit'
A law firm offers six tips for screening out job applicants who may be itching to sue you
How To Handle A Class-Action Lawsuit
It’s the court of public opinion that has the final say over what your brand is worth.
4 Tips on How to Prepare Yourself for a Lawsuit
Filling lawsuits are pretty tricky to tackle. Lawsuits are the legal disputes that are taken to the jurisdiction for the final trial. It is easy to encounter a situation that leads to bad experiences and accidents. In these cases, you have the right to file a lawsuit. Or, if you are hit with the lawsuit, […]
How to survive a medical liability lawsuit
I wish I could protect them from the likelihood of going through this someday, too. Instead, I will let them know that they are not alone.
Legal Tips Startup Employee Lawsuits
Employee termination can lead to a lot of problems, in this piece we have covered some legal tips that can help you prevent from loss.
How to Organize a Class Action Lawsuit
If you have been injured, lost money, or have suffered any other type of loss in a way that you believe may be common to many other people, you may have the beginnings of a class action lawsuit. Individuals who learn how to organize a...
What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Accident and injury lawsuits take many forms, but the basic stages of a personal injury case generally remain constant. Learn about what to expect by reading our personal injury blog.
What are the three types of product liability lawsuits?
We never expect a product to hurt us, but it can happen. When consumers get an injury from a product, they can file a legal claim against the manufacturer or seller to get compensation for their
How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
A wrongful death claim is a special kind of personal injury lawsuit made when someone is killed due to another party's negligence or intentional act.
