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Even if You Did Not Use Force, Were You Still Charged With Resisting Arrest?

Thinking about the term “resisting arrest” probably brings to mind someone physically trying to resist an officer’s attempts to restrain them. It should be no surprise to you that it is not legal to resist arrest and could potentially result in even more charges.

Is it better to get a "Legal Separation" or just file for Divorce?

Many potential clients ask whether it's better to merely get a legal separation, or proceed with filing a divorce case. This Guide will explain the basic pros & cons of each.

TRYING A SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME CASE: PRE-TRIAL & TRIAL STRATEGY

Summary: Preparing for a trial on a child abuse case in which the parent is being charged with having shook the child.

Marital Agreements in Michigan-Useful Tools in a World of Until Divorce or "Debt" Do Us Part

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Michigan.

If a Dog Attacks Your Dog, Can You Kill it?

Dog attacks can cause anger and grief, but should not provoke retaliation.

What are Employer's Best Practices when Conducting HR Investigations in Los Angeles?

The top Employment attorneys in Los Angeles CA and around the country all regularly advise employers on personnel issues, including the conduct of internal investigations into employee complaints. For example, this firm provides...

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS IN NORTH CAROLINA

Residential Construction Claims come about within a variety of contexts depending upon who you are in the process. Check out this Blog for the most common residential construction claims in North Carolina.

Child Support General Overview

Closely related to the decisions that must be made regarding child custody are those decisions relating to the support of a child. In most instances, the parent who does not have physical custody of a child must provide child support to the parent who has custody.

California Severance Agreement Basics

A severance agreement or separation agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee that specifies the terms of an employment termination. Typically, a severance agreement offers to pay a sum of money or term of continuation pay in exchange for a waiver...

Retaliation Claims under FEHA and How It All Works in California

Overview of Retaliation Claims Under the FEHA and Title VII Elements of a Prima Facie Case To state a prima facie case of retaliation under both the FEHA and Title VII, a plaintiff mustallege the following elements: (1) There was an employment relationship...

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