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Steps to Ensure Your Workers’ Compensation is Not Denied by the Insurer

By Bianca Bogen posted 07-28-2021
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An accident at work could result in some bumps and bruises or something far more severe, such as a life-altering injury that means you can never return to work. For injuries that require you to take time off work to recover, a workers’ compensation claim is essential. However, it can be a challenging process for novices. Getting a workers’ compensation payout relies on you fulfilling procedures mandated by law. Having a successful claim is possible if you comply with the rules and follow these steps: Report immediately Many insurance lawyers   listed on USAttorneys.com report that the most substantial challenge they face in securing a successful workers’ ...
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Legal Counsel if Your House is Illegally Searched or Seized

By Bianca Bogen posted 07-07-2021
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Maybe you are facing criminal charges and are under investigation, and the police pitch up at your property and demand entry. If they aren’t able to produce a search warrant, they’re entering illegally and you realize you need the help of a lawyer. Find certified lawyers to help you Do you know that there are instances when the police don’t need a warrant to enter your home? But what about the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution? It protects people from unreasonable searches by law enforcement officers. An unreasonable search without a warrant violates your constitutional right. This is when you need   police brutality lawyers   from USAttorneys.com, ...
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How Law Education Gives Wings to Your Career

By Bianca Bogen posted 06-10-2021
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Starting a career in law requires commitment but investing time and energy in obtaining an education in law offers many benefits. A law degree is highly regarded and gives you some great career options.  Lawyers are always needed and in certain areas of law, like employment law, they are more in demand than ever, with many people switching to remote working. Even if you do not end up practicing law, your skills will be in demand in many other professions.  It offers many career options Areas of law, such as bankruptcy law, employment law, intellectual property law and environmental law, are always in demand, no matter what the state of the economy.  ...
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Career Options if You Need Action and Adventure in Your Life

By Bianca Bogen posted 05-18-2021
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For many people, working at a job that isn’t physically engaging or mentally challenging can lead to boredom over time and affect their happiness and careers. People who enjoy trying out new things, seeing new people, and exploring can also be negatively affected should they work on a stationary non-engaging job. That is why we’ve created a list of the best jobs that will satisfy the action seeker and adventurer in almost everyone. Read on to find out what these jobs are Join executive protection  Working as an executive protection agent is the best fit for someone who enjoys action and adventure as you get to travel while protecting lives. Contrary to ...
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Legal professions that will help you gain experience while still in law school

By Bianca Bogen posted 05-10-2021
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Most people think of attorneys when they consider a legal profession. Still, until you manage to put yourself through law school and get that degree, there are   a variety of other rewarding law professions   that you can follow in order to gain more experience. The best thing is, all of these can be done part-time, so you can focus on finishing law school and have some active involvement in the field until then. Many successful lawyers started as paralegals or mediators and worked their way up to become partners at prestigious law firms, so who knows what these experiences may bring. So, without further ado, here are some professions in the legal field ...
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How to Build the Perfect Rapport with Your Boss

By Bianca Bogen posted 04-27-2021
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For a company to be successful, respectful relationships between a boss and their employees are vital. Creating a good rapport with your boss will ensure that you have a conducive working environment. Apart from smooth operations, you may enjoy the benefit of advancement opportunities as an employee if you are always on good terms with your boss. If you are looking for a rapport that goes beyond "we get along fine" with your boss, here are pointers to building your stronger alliance with your boss. Remember your boss is human too It's rare to find a boss without a professional game face-on and with a to-do list a mile long. In most cases, they focused ...
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5 Advantages of Green Electric Scooters

By Bianca Bogen posted 04-25-2021
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Green electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, have grown quite popular in most large cities across the world today.  The simple, fast, cost-effective, and eco-friendly scooters provide a more private mode of transport that’s currently being encouraged by governments all over the world today in an effort to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.  So, what are green electric scooters and what benefits do they provide to users? A green electric scooter is an eco-friendly two-wheeler mode of transport that uses electricity rather than fossil fuels for propulsion. It’s an easy-to-use scooter that only requires you to charge it from a power outlet and ...
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Legal Action After Losing Your Loved One in a Motorcycle Accident

By Bianca Bogen posted 03-14-2021
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The pain of losing a loved one is unbearable and although money can’t bring the close friend or relative back to life, finding justice for them can bring some solace. In the US, each year, many cases involving fatal motorcycle accidents go by without being solved or getting dismissed as they are not pursued rigorously. Trying to escape this repetitive cycle takes some doing but it is not impossible. Here are some legal steps that you can take after losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident to find justice by winning their case. Gather all records of the accident As soon as you have heard about the accident, try to gather as much detail as possible. ...
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How Can Mugshots on The Internet Jeopardize Your Career

By Bianca Bogen posted 01-26-2021
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If you get arrested, the police will likely post your mugshot for ease of identification. Once you are taken to court and your case is dismissed or you serve your full sentence, you are entitled by law to have your mugshot removed unless it was a serious crime.  It is not always easy to remove mugshots because other people can upload your mugshot on their websites either to attract attention from visitors or for their special reasons, and this can ruin your career in several ways.  Employers will search your name online After your name is expunged from the police records and you are set free, you might want to seek employment again. Before your future ...
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Why would a personal injury lawyer refuse your case?

By Bianca Bogen posted 01-05-2021
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There are times when you have to take no for an answer.  You are injured, but it’s not your fault.  You visited the doctor for what should have been a simple procedure, but something happened, and you are worse off now than when you first saw the hospital.  Or maybe you slipped on ice in front of the grocery store, broke one of your legs, and you can no longer work because you cannot leave your house.  However, you are confident that the accident was not your fault and deserve compensation for your pain and inconvenience.  But sadly, the local law firm refuses to take your case, and you cannot understand why they decline the claim.  This article will explain ...
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How to Handle a Car Accident

By Bianca Bogen posted 12-21-2020
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Unfortunately, car accidents are common around the world. There are many dangerous roads out there, and drivers don’t take enough responsibility of being 100% careful. Car accidents can result in devastating personal injuries or even death.  Indeed, driving can be annoying – there are large cities, with long streets, which makes it hard for drivers to accommodate with. If you don’t know the road, you’re likely to get confused because of the highways and different names of the streets. Most car accidents happen because of driver’s negligence, but it can also happen to the most cautious driver. In this article, we’ll explain how to handle a car accident.  Safety ...
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Avoid these mistakes when hiring a lawyer

By Bianca Bogen posted 12-21-2020
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If you are dealing with an issue that requires legal representations, you’ve got to begin your hunt for the right lawyer. However, the process of hiring a good lawyer is anything but easy considering there are so many professionals out there ready to offer you their services. If you’ve never done this before, it can turn into a slow and cumbersome process and you risk choosing a lawyer who might make matters worse instead of helping you settle your legal issues. To make sure you’re not going to regret your decision later, try to avoid these common   mistakes when hiring a lawyer .   Believing without checking Many lawyers have very convincing websites, ...
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How Do I Get an Inmate Transferred

By Bianca Bogen posted 12-13-2020
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You might be surprised to learn that there is quite a process behind which an inmate is housed in after they are sentenced. To put it simply, the system doesn’t just place inmates anywhere they have an available bed. Instead, there is a process known as “Receiving and Orientation” or “Classification” where inmates are evaluated when they’re first placed into the custody of the Department of Corrections or Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are several determining factors in how an inmate is housed in to serve their sentence, including the location of the crime, the length of the sentence, the nature of the crime committed (violent, non-violent, sexual, or drug-related), ...
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Dog Bite Injury

By Bianca Bogen posted 12-13-2020
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Over 35% of households in the U.S are home to at least one dog, and while these beloved companions may often bring a great deal of joy into our lives, not all canine interactions are friendly.  That said, several dog breeds have a tendency to bite or become vicious, resulting in millions of dog bite injuries in America each year. Almost one in five dog bites are severe enough to require medical help, according to the CDC.  Getting bitten by a dog can oftentimes lead to considerable costs to yourself and your loved one, resulting in tremendous medical expenses, trauma, and the chance of permanent disfigurement or scarring.  If you’ve fallen victim to a dog ...
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Recent Events

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) What Administrative Law Judges Wish Practitioners Knew : A Zoom Event with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time: Noon–1:00 p.m. The Administrative and Regulatory Law Section and the Young Lawyers Section will be hosting a Zoom event with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules. The purpose of the event is to provide practitioners the opportunity to hear insight from Administrative Law Judges from the Michigan Office of Administrative ...
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Animal Law and the Environment

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) The above image of a casting of a wolf print taken in Michigan is a teaser for an article inside this issue of the MELJ—themed Animal Law and the Environment. Each article tackles a different legal topic where environmental and animal law practitioners may overlap. #EnvironmentalLawJournal
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Chair’s Report from James Enright

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) I hope you and your families are all healthy and coping well with the coronavirus pandemic and all of the other uncertainties and difficulties we confront. This is the outgoing Chair’s report — normally delivered during the annual meeting — but, due to the pandemic . . . State of the Section Membership and budget : The number of Environmental Law Section members increased over the previous year. The Section’s account at SBM is in excellent condition and a reform of our budget categories should make running the ...
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Preview of a New Book that Provides Expansive Exploration of the Parallels and Synergies between Animal Law and Environmental Law

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) by Randall S. Abate [1] , Professor, Monmouth University Published in July, the second edition of What Can Animal Law Learn From Environmental Law? (hereinafter the Book) (Environmental Law Institute Press, 2020) features significantly expanded coverage of what animal law can learn from environmental law in many contexts and how the two fields can work together to secure mutual gains. The book updates and builds on the existing coverage of topics from the 17 chapters in the first edition and adds 12 new chapters ...
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Recap: The Joint Fall Conference of the East and West Michigan Chapters of the Air & Waste Management Association and ELS

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) This year’s Annual Joint Fall Conference was held virtually with sessions beginning Nov. 5 and continuing through Nov. 19, 2020. The Conference kicked off with a welcome and updates from EGLE Director Liesl Eichler Clark as well as several EGLE Division Directors, including Mary Ann Dolehanty (Air Quality Division), Robert Jackson (Acting Assistant Materials Management Division), Mike Neller (Remediation and Redevelopment Division), and Teresa Seidel (Water Resources Division). Panels tackled relevant topics such as ...
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Howling at the Man: FOIA as a Tool for Truth in Managing a Controversial Species

By Environmental Law Journal posted 12-10-2020
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Published in Michigan Environmental Law Journal , Fall 2020, Vol. 38, No. 1, Issue 108 [ view full issue ]. Cite: 38 Mich Env Law J 1 (2020) by Rebecca Millican, Partner, Olson, Bzdok, & Howard [1] I signed up for animal law as a 3L in my last quarter of law school without much thought as to what “animal law” meant or where its roots in the law lie. I chose the class out of personal interest and (if I am being honest), to balance out a slate of bar exam-driven selections like negotiable instruments. Animal law proved to be one of the most dynamic, thought-provoking courses of my law school career, however. What I quickly learned was that “animal ...
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