Can a company where 70% of the employees are African-American lose a racial discrimination lawsuit for not hiring African-Americans? This is the question being asked in a case involving a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. The...
Every time you apply for a loan, sign up for a credit or store card or rent an apartment, the other party in the transaction will check your credit score. That said, it’s obvious why your credit score is important. The purpose of this score is to give companies a way...
A “statute of limitation” is the time within which a lawsuit or claim must be filed.“Civil actions, without exception, can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this title, after the cause of action shall have accrued, unless where, in special cases, a...
What is “Wrongful Termination”? The term “wrongful termination” is the generic name for a type of lawsuit in which an individual sues an employer for terminating his or her employment in violation of state or federal law. California law provides that either an...
The following is a chronological summary of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process, the events which occur in a Chapter 7 case, and the time periods at which these events occur. OFFICE INTERVIEW WITH ATTORNEY The first step for most debtors is to consult an attorney. The...
If you are behind on your mortgage, you can catch up on your missed payments by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In fact, one of the primary reasons many people file for Chapter 13 is to cure their mortgage default and save their home. Read on to learn more about how...