5 Common Questions Answered About Environmental Law

Posted on: 19 January 2015

When it comes to environmental law, you may have heard about certain violations, such as littering on the highway. However, environmental law is much more extensive than this. In fact, you may have to deal with an environmental law attorney in the case that you have a neighbor, company, or more that is violating the environmental laws in your state that is causing harm to yourself and the environment in which you live. [Read More]

How To Raise Venture Capital For Your Startup

Posted on: 11 January 2015

Venture capital is considered a subset of private equity, and as such it is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Knowledgeable and experienced securities attorneys can provide invaluable advice about the financial dealings of fledgling companies, especially those decisions related to venture funding. In 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, and many of the parts of the legislation concerning venture capital went into effect the following year. [Read More]

3 Things You Must Do If Your Social Security Disability Is Denied

Posted on: 7 January 2015

When you are disabled and unable to work, applying for social security disability benefits can help you supplement your income in many ways. If you are approved, that is. As many as 65% of original applications for social security disability are denied, so you should be prepared to not be approved right away. Learn 3 things you should do immediately after getting denied for social security disability so you can have the best chance of getting eventual approval: [Read More]

How A Lawyer Can Help You Sue A Business Owner After A Slip & Fall Incident

Posted on: 5 January 2015

If you suffered embarrassment and an injury after slipping and falling in a store with damaged flooring material, you may be able to sue. A lawyer can help you get paid for the injury so you won't have to pay for treating it on your own. Below, learn how a lawyer can help you sue the owner of the store and how much legal assistance will cost. How Can a Lawyer Help Sue the Owner of a Store After Slipping & Falling? [Read More]