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OK at Work: Claims of Discrimination and Disparate Impact to Protected Classes

This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL and several teams. While most employers do not have to defend themselves against claims of discrimination in the media, this lawsuit is a good reminder to business owners that their employment practices should avoid…

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Debt and Divorce in South Carolina

I have conducted thousands of divorce consultations over my career, and I have noticed a surprising trend over the years. Post-divorce debt is an important issue that is almost always forgotten by the parties when considering whether to divorce their spouse. Many people are under the impression that the spouse at fault for the divorce…

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Before You Sell – Have an Accurate, Realistic Understanding of What You Actually Own

This statement seems obvious, right? From experience, I can tell you that while obvious, some sellers find out during the diligence and sale process that they do not own what they thought they owned. Take intellectual property and software rights as an example. Ownership of the software and the underlying source code can be complicated…

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FMLA Series: Which Employers Must Offer FMLA?

As small businesses grow into larger businesses, it is essential for these entities to understand their growing responsibilities to their employees. As a company hits certain hiring thresholds, certain federal laws are implicated. One such law is the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). This blog is the first in a series that cover the basics…

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Fighting For Custody? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Do you have children and are fighting for custody? Don’t make these mistakes and ruin your claim. Call our New Jersey lawyer to get started. Best Form of Child Custody for Your Family Parents generally begin by considering how they will share legal and physical custody of their children. One parent may be designated the…

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Confidentiality in South Carolina Family Court Cases

It can be hard to discuss embarrassing or sensitive issues with a stranger during a divorce, even if that person is your attorney. It can also be hard to feel secure bringing up matters like money, children, or possible infidelity with a person you may not have yet retained to represent you. Thankfully, the attorney-client…

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Fannie and Freddie Impose New Requirements on all Condominiums

We’ve heard it said that real estate is finance. This is true in most HOAs and condominiums, where the vast majority of owners finance their homes with a loan. Many loans in the U.S. are made by banks, and many of these loans are sold by banks to the Federal National Mortgage Association, “Fannie Mae”…

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What to Bring to a Consultation with an Attorney

As a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, clients often ask me what they should bring to a consultation. Download Our Free Divorce Guide https://youtu.be/VMZlR_2c_jc Helpful items you may want to bring include salary information, as well as general details regarding your assets and liabilities. Are you going to meet an attorney for divorce and want to…

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Moving Forward and Filing for Divorce

As a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, clients often ask what to do once they have filed for divorce. Download Our Free Divorce Guide After filing for divorce, depending on the circumstances in your case, you may need to begin gathering your financial records to complete a process known as discovery. You may also begin to…

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Read & Share: The Gas Pipelines Linking Russia and Europe

The Gas Pipelines Linking Russia and Europe     Russian natural gas makes up around a third of all gas used in Europe, arriving on the continent via pipelines. Gas plays an important role in the energy mix of many European nations, making the question of what would happen to gas flows in the case of…

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