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Employment Law & Litigation Cases
Disability Discrimination
Disability discrimination is discrimination against an employee because of a disability. Disability discrimination can take many forms, such as refusing to hire an employee because of a disability, failing to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability, or firing an employee because of a disability.
General Employment Matters
General employment matters include a wide range of topics, such as understanding employee rights and responsibilities, understanding employment contracts, and dealing with workplace problems.
Retaliation / Whistleblower
Retaliation is the act of punishing an employee for reporting illegal or unethical conduct. Whistleblower protection laws protect employees who report illegal or unethical conduct from retaliation.
Handbooks/Manuals
Handbooks and manuals can provide employees with important information about their rights and responsibilities. Handbooks and manuals can also provide employees with information about the company’s policies and procedures.
COVID-19 Workplace Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the workplace. Many employers have implemented new policies and procedures in an effort to protect the health and safety of their employees. However, some of these policies and procedures may violate the rights of employees.
If you believe that your employer is violating your rights in the workplace due to COVID-19, you may need to hire an attorney. An attorney can help you understand your rights and options and can represent you in court if necessary.
Wage & Hour Laws
Wage and hour laws are laws that govern the payment of wages and hours worked by employees. These laws can be complex and can vary from state to state. Wage and hour violations can result in employees being underpaid for their work.
Workplace harassment
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome conduct that creates a hostile work environment. This can include conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Harassment can be verbal, nonverbal, or physical. It can include offensive jokes, slurs, graffiti, or other forms of communication. It can also include unwelcome physical contact, such as touching, grabbing, or assault.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of workplace harassment that is based on sex. It can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can create a hostile work environment and can have a significant impact on the victim’s emotional well-being.
Hostile Workplace
A hostile workplace is a work environment that is characterized by harassment or discrimination. A hostile workplace can make it difficult for employees to do their jobs and can have a negative impact on their health and well-being.
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination is the termination of an employee’s employment for reasons that are illegal or violate the employee’s contract. Wrongful termination can result in the employee being entitled to damages, such as back pay, lost wages, and emotional distress.
Business Law & Litigation Cases
Contract Disputes
A contract dispute is a disagreement between two or more parties about the terms of a contract. Contract disputes can arise for a variety of reasons, such as a breach of contract, a misunderstanding of the terms of the contract, or a change in circumstances that makes the contract unenforceable. A person may need to hire a lawyer to help them resolve a contract dispute if they are unable to reach an agreement with the other party or if they believe that their rights have been violated.
Business Torts
A business tort is a wrongful act committed by one business against another. Business torts can include things like fraud, breach of contract, and interference with business relations. A person may need to hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit against another business if they believe that they have been the victim of a business tort.
Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices
Unfair and deceptive trade practices are practices that are designed to mislead or deceive consumers. Unfair and deceptive trade practices can include things like false advertising, bait-and-switch tactics, and pyramid schemes. A person may need to hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit against a business that has engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices.
Probate & Estate Litigation
Probate & estate litigation is a type of lawsuit that is filed in connection with a probate or estate matter. Probate & estate litigation can be filed for a variety of reasons, such as contesting a will, challenging a trust, or disputing an inheritance. A person may need to hire a lawyer to help them with probate or estate litigation if they are involved in a dispute with another person or if they believe that their rights have been violated.
Cross-Border Litigation
ross-border litigation is a type of lawsuit that is filed in one country but involves parties or assets in another country. Cross-border litigation can be complex and time-consuming, and it is often necessary to hire an attorney who is experienced in cross-border litigation. A person may need to hire a lawyer to file a cross-border lawsuit if they are involved in a dispute with someone in another country.
Creditor Rights
Creditor rights are the rights of creditors to collect debts from their debtors. Creditor rights can be enforced through a variety of means, including lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosures. A person may need to hire a lawyer to help them collect a debt if they are unable to do so on their own.
Fraudulent Transfer Actions
Fraudulent transfer actions are lawsuits that are filed by creditors to recover assets that have been transferred by a debtor in order to avoid paying their debts. Fraudulent transfer actions can be filed under a variety of laws, including the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act and the Bankruptcy Code. A person may need to hire a lawyer to file a fraudulent transfer action if they believe that a debtor has transferred assets in order to avoid paying their debts.
Enforcement of Notes & Guarantees
Notes and guarantees are types of debt instruments that can be enforced by creditors. Notes are promises to pay money, and guarantees are promises to pay the debts of another person. Notes and guarantees can be enforced through a variety of means, including lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosures. A person may need to hire a lawyer to enforce a note or guarantee if they are unable to do so on their own.
Enforcement of Security Agreements
Security agreements are agreements that create security interests in property. Security interests allow creditors to take possession of property that is secured by a security interest if the debtor defaults on their debt. Security agreements can be enforced through a variety of means, including lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosures. A person may need to hire a lawyer to enforce a security agreement if they are unable to do so on their own.
Foreclosure of Mortgages
Mortgages are loans that are secured by real property. Foreclosure is a legal process that allows a mortgagee to take possession of real property if the mortgagor defaults on their mortgage. Foreclosure can be a complex and time-consuming process, and it is often necessary to hire an attorney who is experienced in foreclosure law. A person may need to hire a lawyer to foreclose on a mortgage if they are unable to do so on their own.