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This post continues the overview of consumer bankruptcy. For a full overview of individual bankruptcy, please see Part I of this series. Today, we are discussing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 The alternative to filing under Chapter 7 is to…

Did you know that legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, died without a will? Many people, famous and not, fail to prepare a will because it’s easier not to address it. Most find it hard to think about their own demise. While…

In 2015, the EPA amended and significantly expanded the definition of navigable waters, much to the concern of farmers, ranchers, and business owners.2In response to this expansion, many entities challenged the amended rule. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked…

This post is Part I of a two-part series that will provide a brief overview of consumer (individual) bankruptcy. The goal of these posts is to provide background information and a glimpse of the bankruptcy processes. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is…

“One thing remains constant: children, most of all, need access to competent counsel when they come before the power of the state. Regardless of rehabilitative intentions, the truth remains that when a child’s liberty and freedom are at risk, meaningful…

This is Part II in our series summarizing federal employment discrimination law as it applies to private employers (see Part I). Today we’re going to discuss what happens when an employee believes her employer has violated a federal discrimination law….

This post is Part I of a pair of posts that will provide a summary of federal employment discrimination law as it applies to private employers. The purpose of these posts is to provide employers with a background for a…

A couple months ago we noted a recent Northern District of Georgia decision (in the case now titled United States v. Mar-Jac) that limited the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) power to expand inspections under a program that affects…

When an average American consumer goes to the grocery store, they might be amazed at the difference from 15 years ago. Gone are the days where a consumer had limited options in the egg aisle. Now a consumer must decide…

Starting a business is a lot like having a child. You’re there when it enters the world; you help it grow through the years, and taking care of it is one of the hardest things you will do. The early…