Whistleblowers are people with a strong sense of integrity, who are motivated to come forward about wrongdoings they are witnessing at their workplace. By law, whistleblowers are protected from harsh treatment by their employer for bringing to light workplace misconduct. But what happens if a whistleblower endures retaliation for doing the right thing? As a […]
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to vigorously prosecute those who it claims, fraudulently obtained loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to a bank fraud lawyer. Congress created PPP through the CARES Act in order to provide Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to businesses and other organizations to help keep workers employed during the
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As a bankruptcy lawyer from The Law Offices of Ronald I. Chorches can explain, when a person files for personal bankruptcy, they have two options, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all of the petitioner’s debts are charged off and they come out of the bankruptcy debt free. In Chapter 13,
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Wills Lawyer A wills lawyer understands that determining who becomes the guardian of a child in the unfortunate event that their parents pass away is an important decision. While parents have the right to make such decisions during their estate planning process, not everyone makes these preparations, and that leaves the decision of who raises
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the two bankruptcies individuals typically file. Chapter 13 allows you to repay your debts through a restructured payment plan. If you are thinking about declaring Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is important to educate yourself about it to ensure it is the right choice. Here are
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Bankruptcy Lawyer Many people choose not to do things in life because there may be a stigma attached to them. Filing for bankruptcy, while it may be a decision that could truly help your financial situation, still gives people a reputation for being unable to handle their money. This can be incredibly difficult because when
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Bankruptcy Bankruptcy for many is a scary word. It can be difficult to fully understand the process behind filing for bankruptcy and attempting to get rid of your debt. When you are not sure whether you should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or you are stressed out about minor mistakes that can
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High-speed police chases and the deaths they cause are an ever growing problem in the U.S. One study found that, from 2014 to 2018, 1,699 police chase fatal crashes occurred nationwide, of which 56% of the victims were someone other than the alleged criminal being pursued. Specifically, the fatality statistics break down as follows: 882
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Slip & Fall Accidents/Premises Liability Oftentimes, a slip and fall may not seem that bad. Anxious to finish shopping, get home to cook dinner, or the adrenaline from the injury itself may mask the pain of impact. While we all have places to be, continuing to put pressure on an injury may exacerbate the tissue
Can I Apply for a New Credit Card Once I Have Filed Bankruptcy? No law forbids you from applying for a new credit card while you’re going through bankruptcy, but common sense says that you likely won’t be able to get one. Why? Because the banks and other companies and institutions that issue credit cards
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