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How Employers Should Handle Sexual Harassment Claims

When an employer receives a complaint or otherwise learns of alleged sexual harassment in the workplace, the EEOC recommends the employer take immediate, responsive action. Specifically, the employer should thoroughly investigate the situation and take prompt, corrective action. First, the employer should do whatever is necessary to end the harassment and restore any lost employment […]

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. All circumstances are taken into consideration when deciding if sexual harassment has occurred. If you find yourself a victim of sexual harassment, take these steps to bring it to an end. Be proactive, […]

Minority Shareholder Rights

Your position as a shareholder is likely important to you even if you own a minority share. However, the majority shareholders may feel otherwise. They may not welcome your participation in the business, and they may prefer to do things their own way. Despite the feelings of the majority shareholders, you, as a minority shareholder, […]

Stryker Hip Replacement Lawsuit

Patients in the United States have reported experiencing injuries after having undergone a metal-on-metal hip replacement with products manufactured by Stryker, and other manufactures. Lawsuits have been filed, and are in the process of being filed, to help metal-on-metal hip replacement victims receive the compensation they deserve. Stryker has initiated a voluntary recall up its […]

Stryker Hip Replacement Side Effects

There are several manufacturers who produce hip replacement devices, including Stryker. These medical devices, such as the Stryker modular neck stems and the Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant, are metal-on-metal devices. There have been many reported problems among patients who have had their hip replaced with these types of metal-on-metal devices. Reported issues include loosening the […]

What To Do if You Never Received a Summons

If you’ve been sued and a judgment has been obtained against you, but you never received a summons, there may be a chance you still have some legal options. The purpose of a summons is to inform the defendant that they have been sued and to notify them of their right to defend against the […]

Are Lawsuit Settlements or Judgments Taxable?

Upon completion of a lawsuit, you may receive a lawsuit settlement. It is important for you to know if you will have to pay taxes on that money. According to the IRS, any income received is taxable unless it falls within an exception. One of these exceptions is if you receive a settlement to compensate […]

How To Obtain Court Transcripts

If you would like to order transcripts of a court hearing, you typically must submit a written request for the transcripts to the clerk of the court where the hearing took place. The request for transcripts must usually contain certain case information, such as: the full name of the case; the case number; the date […]

What Is a Toxic Tort?

Toxic torts refers to lawsuits over injuries from health hazards. You’re familiar with the famous example of “Erin Brockovich,” wherein PG&E was forced to compensate the victims who sustained injuries from its toxic dumping practices. Unfortunately, the number of toxic substances in our communities has grown tremendously over past years, including from exposure to paint, […]

Trespassing On Private Property

Accordingly, state laws permit you to sue anyone who illegally interferes with your property. If someone is on your land without your consent, then you may have an action called “trespass” against them. A trespass occurs when someone is intentionally and wrongfully on your property. The trespasser may have either intended to trespass or may […]