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Age discrimination in the workplace is unfortunately common. According to one study by AARP, over 60% of Americans aged 45 or older have been affected by age discrimination in their place of work. Age discrimination on the job is illegal and workers over the age of 40 are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (commonly known as ADEA). This 1967 law provides protections to workers under federal law, but most states have additional laws that provide further protection.

Emotional abuse is a very good reason to seek a divorce, and you must be careful of how you proceed during your filing to ensure your safety. While some emotional abusers may go quietly, many will not, often attempting to lure you back in. You may not face guaranteed immediate physical danger, but there's no guarantee the spouse won't suddenly turn to physical force in an attempt to keep you from leaving.

You want the best for your child, so it can be heartbreaking when your child sustains an injury during birth. If you believe your child was injured as a result of medical malpractice, you should consider hiring a birth injury lawyer. Here are four steps you should take to deal with your baby's birth injury: 1. Hire a birth injury lawyer The first thing you need to do if you suspect you've been the victim of medical malpractice is to hire a qualified attorney.

Getting to work can often be stressful in its own right. You might have been late getting out the door because of delays in getting your children ready for school, and then you find yourself stressed about running behind schedule. Perhaps the only thing that might make your daily drive to work more stressful is getting pulled over and written a traffic ticket. While it's possible that you might get caught for speeding as you race to get to work, a number of other traffic law violations are also possible in your situation.

You have worked a long time on finding a logo that is unique for your business and have been making great strides towards success utilizing it. However, a larger business in your area seems to have borrowed or stolen your logo and refuse to stop using it. Are you out of luck in this situation or can a high-quality law firm protect your rights in this scenario? Logos Are Critical For Your Business 

When accepting an auto accident settlement from an auto insurance company, they will ask you to sign a form releasing them from further liability associated with the accident. Here are a few things you should do before accepting such a release form: Double Confirm That the Money Is Right The first thing is to confirm that the money you are getting covers all the damages associated with the accident. This is important because you will not be entitled to additional compensation once you sign the release form.

Going into your favorite store for a shopping extravaganza is beyond fun, but going into your favorite store and falling because a store clerk left something out or forgot to wipe up some spilled water is something else. If you were recently injured in a slip and fall case, you might not know where to go from there. This article will list a few steps that you should take to make sure that you get the coverage and representation that you need.

If you've been in an accident that wasn't your fault, and you are considering filing a claim or lawsuit against the person responsible, you may be wondering if you really need an attorney. Even if you are just pursuing a settlement from an insurance carrier, however, you should contact a personal injury attorney to see if they will take your case. Check out these four reasons to hire a personal injury lawyer.