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7 Factors to Consider When Searching for an Attorney in CNMI

Any resident of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) knows that access to legal services is very important. But if you’re looking to hire a lawyer in CNMI, what qualities should you look for? How can you make sure that you’re hiring someone who sees eye to eye with you? Who among the Northern Marianas’ many lawyers will fight for the best possible outcome for your case? To help ordinary CNMI residents find their ideal... ❯❯❯

Hiring an attorney? Five Quick Fire Questions Ask to Make a Smart Choice

Hardly will you need an attorney until you face some severe issues such as a car accident, a dispute with a person, or theft. If you have never hired any Fort Worth lawyer, then it can be challenging for you to find the right one for your case. You will get choices of different law firms providing all types of services. With so many options available, it becomes confusing to determine the right lawyer. In this write-up, lets highlight... ❯❯❯

No Win-No Fee Policy: 5 Things You Need to Know

A No-win, No-fee is an agreement between the claimant and personal injury lawyer, which bars the lawyer from earning the contingency fee in case of claim failure. This policy helps the client to pursue legal action again without risking their finances. Here are 5 things one must know about the policy: What to do if ‘no win, no fee’ claim is successful? After we get to know that our claim is successful, we will need to cover all the... ❯❯❯

Officials Push Manufactured Home Zoning Changes to Increase Affordable Housing

The affordable housing crisis appears to be reaching critical mass, and officials are now turning their attention to zoning laws in an effort to encourage cost-effectively manufactured homeownership for working families. The American dream has turned into something of a nightmare. The rising cost of homes has reportedly become so burdensome that upwards of 43 million households squander money renting. According to reports, that number... ❯❯❯

When a Birth Injury Becomes a Medical Malpractice Case

For parents looking forward to the birth of a healthy and happy baby, a birth injury is a devastating outcome. There are approximately 4 million babies born in the United States each year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, and about 1.7 percent of those births involve an injury. That equals around 68,000 infants who suffer birth injuries each year. If the injury was preventable, meaning it wasn’t caused by a... ❯❯❯

5 Ways a Good Family Lawyer Can Help You in Family Litigations

In the event of family litigation, what do you do first? One of the most important things to do is to find a good family lawyer. It seems an obvious course of action. However, the truth is that there are people in Perth and across Australia who don’t hire a family lawyer for their own personal reasons. Sometimes, doing this can produce favourable results. More often than not, however, it will end unfavourably. That’s why it’s still... ❯❯❯

Long Term Consequences of a DWI Conviction

There are several long term consequences to a DWI conviction. Whenever you’re facing a charge of DUI/DWI always retain the services of an experienced DWI attorney. Below are some of the permanent long term consequences of a DWI conviction Financial Consequences DWI convictions are often super costly. On average convictions for driving while impaired cost roughly $10,000.00. Between legal fees, court costs and fines, and insurance... ❯❯❯

Managing Millennials: How Law Firms Can Adapt to the New Generation of Employees

The following is adapted from The Case for Culture. (Royalty free image: https://unsplash.com/photos/zd8px974bC8, Credit: Unsplash / matfelipe) Millennials make up 35 percent of the general workforce and it will not be long before they are the majority, and yet many more-experienced professionals still don’t quite know what to make of them. Stereotypes abound, often negative: “Millennials are lazy clock-watchers.” “They hop from... ❯❯❯

How to Support Your Children Through a Divorce

As a loving parent, your natural response is to want to protect your children from any aspects of divorce that they find distressing. While your divorce is necessary — both for your own emotional wellbeing, and your childrens’ long term happiness — it can be difficult to know how best to support your kids during this initial period of upheaval. You’ll always work hard for your children’s happiness, but there will be mistakes made... ❯❯❯

5 Things to Consider While Building a Remote Legal Team

The immense growth of online productivity tools and the emergence of virtual office culture are breaking down the traditional geographical barriers. The latest technological advancements allow businesses to become distributed and operate efficiently from anywhere in the world. Moreover, when an existing in-house team is overburdened, building a remote team always becomes a suitable option for most businesses. Setting up and managing... ❯❯❯