Non-compete agreements are a common issue for workers and employers today. In some fields, companies require that some or all of their employees sign contracts barring them from working for the competition for a certain amount of time after leaving the job. Many...
When it comes to court reporting, there are a few different approaches taken by professionals to create precise transcripts in a short amount of time. Court reporters aren't restricted to using a traditional stenotype machine exclusively, and many are certified voice...
When a person enters bankruptcy in Chicago, the law requires that their creditors be notified. If you're a creditor and you've received a bankruptcy notice, there are certain steps you should take to recoup at least some of your losses. First, all collection actions...
In the United States there are two branches of law; civil and criminal. Laws affect the behavior of every citizen in the US, the laws are those included in both the relevant state and federal statutes and penal code. When an individual violates one of the many laws, a...
Many states are trying to reduce the incidence of people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and have instituted stiffer penalties for those convicted of DUIs to discourage the behavior. In 2011, Kansas changed the law so that first-time offenders were...