While most Americans have heard about the use of solitary confinement in prisons, not as many are aware of the brutal reality of the practice and the enormous toll it takes on human lives, as well as society in general.…
Month: June 2018
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution procedure that is similar to an informal court hearing. Because arbitration is less formal than a regular court trial, arbitration participants will have a better opportunity to interact one-on-one and tell their side of the…
Why You May Want to Consider Mediation
Nobody wants to get involved in a lawsuit. It can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. That’s why mediation has become increasingly more utilized in disputes by parties wanting a quick, easy and low-cost method of resolving their legal claims…
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Industry statistics reported by the National Drug Free Workplace Alliance show that between 2008 and 2012, an annual average of 8.7% of full-time workers aged 18 to 64 used alcohol heavily in the past month, 8.6% used illicit drugs in…
What is Public Legal Education?
Public legal education (PLE), or what in the United States is sometimes called community legal education (CLE), seeks to empower the public with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to successfully resolve their legal problems. Public legal education consists of various types of…
New Jersey Wage Discrimination
Effective July 1, 2018, the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) by providing enhanced equal pay protections for New Jersey employees. NJLAD prohibits all public and private employers from engaging in pay…
How to Find a Good Lawyer
While some legal problems may be minor enough to handle oneself, there comes a time when professional legal assistance is needed. However, many people aren’t sure how to find a good lawyer. Ideally, you want to find someone who specializes…
How to Form Your Business
As a new entrepreneur, you may be confused about how to legally form your business. Should you structure your company enterprise as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or a corporation? Since different organizational forms present their own set…