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Keeping Your Home Safe After Moving to a New State

By Boyd Jenkins posted 08-05-2021
They say that change is as good as a holiday, but for many people, change is daunting. Moving can be extremely taxing on a family, especially when you relocate to a different state. New laws, new environment, new community, and of course, new dangers are all part of the package when you relocate. To make the transition as smooth as possible, keeping your new home safe should be a top priority. Added stress The last thing you want to happen when you move is to get burgled or held up in your new home. The waters are already murky and finding your feet in a new state is a challenge. What’s worse is that insurance companies could stiff you and refuse ...

Systematic Police Brutality and What it Means for People in the US

By Boyd Jenkins posted 07-12-2021
People expect the police to protect them and make them feel safe but in many cases, police brutality leaves them feeling exactly the opposite. Police departments, like any other large department, can hire people who are unsuited to the position. The events following the death of George Floyd last year demonstrated once again the alarming trend of police violence, particularly against minority and other vulnerable groups. The US Department of Justice has already had to sanction a number of large metropolitan police departments for issues with excessive force. What is police brutality? When police behave in an excessively violent manner or harass ...

Planning Your Time as a Student for the Best Results

By Boyd Jenkins posted 06-22-2021
Learning how to manage your time effectively as a student is one of the best ways to ensure that you get good results. A last-minute scramble to complete assignments or learn for tests can be very stressful and lead to disappointment. Good time management skills help you to plan ahead, become more organized and learn more effectively. It can also help you to strike a good balance between work and play. Create a master schedule Creating a master schedule will help you to prioritize projects and give you a structure to help you stay on track. Look at the due dates of all upcoming assignments and record them on your schedule. Using a different color ...

Why a College Education is Not Always a Guarantee for Career Success

By Boyd Jenkins posted 05-19-2021
The idea that going to college is the best path to follow for career success is a prevalent one. It can feel like this traditional path is the only one to follow. The truth is that there is more than one path to career success as many successful professionals who never graduated have proved. There are other career paths If you want to be a professional like a lawyer, doctor or engineer, you will need a college education but an academic education is not the answer for everyone. Many jobs today require skills and experience just as much, if not more, than a college education. Doing an internship and shadowing someone already in a position is often ...

Legal transcriptions – important use cases in a law firm

By Boyd Jenkins posted 05-09-2021
Audio and video recordings of all proceedings are of paramount importance in the world of law. They can serve to carry out justice in the best possible way. The only problem is that it takes a lot of time to scan audio or video files to identify important items that need referencing. This is where legal transcription comes into play. Any type of legal proceeding, whether audio or video recording, can be converted into document format. The legal transcriptionist listens to the file and types out the spoken words, creating a carefully-formatted text document. Equally, transcriptions may be generated by a software program and later edited by a human transcriptionist. ...

Questions You May Be Asking About Minimum Wage

By Boyd Jenkins posted 05-02-2021
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) contains the federal minimum wage provisions and for covered nonexempt employees, it is currently $7.25 per hour. The whole purpose of the minimum wage is to ensure that workers don’t receive unduly low pay and employers can’t pay workers less than the minimum amount, subject to some exceptions. The minimum wage doesn’t increase automatically. Congress has to pass a bill and the president must sign it into law for the minimum wage to go up. What happens if state law requires higher payment than federal law? Some states have a higher or lower minimum wage than the federal minimum wage. When an employee is subject ...

What to Look for in a Competent Criminal Defense Lawyer

By Boyd Jenkins posted 04-25-2021
The prospects of undergoing criminal prosecution can be scary. Even petty crimes like driving under influence or trespass charges often create a wide range of personal and legal problems. The situation is even worse when you’re a first-time offender. You need someone who can provide you with superior defense to win the case. The good news is that the best criminal attorney is only a phone call away. The importance of finding a competent criminal defense lawyer cannot be underestimated. Make sure that the lawyer you choose to represent you is experienced in the criminal defense field. Engaging beginner or less competent lawyers can easily land you ...

Guide to settle a car accident claim

By Boyd Jenkins posted 04-01-2021
After an auto accident, trying to convince the insurance company to offer fair compensation and dealing with the damage the situation caused is overwhelming and time-consuming. It's challenging to deal with the insurance company because their first instinct is to try to prove you were at fault for the accident. And because each case is unique, it's challenging to find a guide that provides information on how to show the other driver's insurer was at fault. Luckily, things are clear in most accidents, and the police report brings light to the facts. But, as stated before, all cases are different and require special tactics to handle them. Here are some guidelines ...

Your Legal Options in a Car Accident with a Delivery Truck

By Boyd Jenkins posted 03-21-2021
A motor vehicle accident case can be tricky on its own but this gets worsened when the perpetrator is a driver employed by a company. The company will try by all means to minimize its liability to dismiss the case or go towards an unfair settlement. When this happens, there are multiple options to explore that can help you win that car accident against a delivery truck driver. Here are five practical options to explore if you are involved in a car with a delivery truck to get a fair settlement. Ascertain who was at fault One of the most common mistakes that throw curveballs during an accident case includes not ascertaining who was at fault from the ...

How Your Social Media Profiles Matters to Your Chance of Being Hired for a Job

By Boyd Jenkins posted 01-26-2021
A report shows that at least 60% of employers use social media for advertising job openings. From that figure, at least 21% will search the social media accounts of the applicants to look for reasons not to hire. 60% will confirm the applicant's qualifications on social media and 30% search for what the applicant has been posting. A closer look at these statistics reveals that it matters what details your social media account has. There are actions you can take to improve your account. Clean up your social media account Even though your social media account is personal, your potential employer can access it to get more personal details about you. ...

How to Prepare for a Car Accident Before it Happens

By Boyd Jenkins posted 01-05-2021
Car accidents can be truly traumatizing. No matter the damage, whether a more serious or a small fender-bender accident, you need to be prepared - prepared both physically and mentally. Once hit, your mind goes in all different directions. Am I or anyone else hurt? What will my insurer think? How serious is the damage, and how soon should/ can I get the police involved? Breathe ... Your question will be answered. But first, there are ways you can prepare for a car accident before it occurs. Taking extra precautions while driving can help you reduce the risk of a car accident. Here’s what you can do. You can prepare for an auto accident by learning ...

What to do After a Fatal Car Crash

By Boyd Jenkins posted 01-05-2021
The abrupt nature of a fatal car crash can leave those left behind lost and confused. The paperwork, calls to insurance and making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming and stressful and sadly, there's no way around these harsh realities. If you're struggling to figure out what to do next and you need more information, listed here are some of the steps you need to take going forward. It might help to appoint a family representative to assist you with arrangements and planning as well. Filing a wrongful death claim If your loved one was not at-fault in the accident or succumbed to their injuries as a result, you may want to ...

What to do after being involved in a drunk driving accident

By Boyd Jenkins posted 01-05-2021
Being involved in a car crash is never a pleasant event, yet car accidents happen all the time due to various reasons. It is estimated that drivers are usually involved in at least four accidents throughout an average driving lifetime. A lot of these accidents are caused by drunk drivers. Statistics reveal that 29 people die every day in motor vehicle crashes involving drunk drivers in the United States. This data shows us how important it is to practice caution while on the road, but it also makes us think of the steps one should follow in the aftermath of such an event. Here is what you should do after being involved in a drunk driving accident: ...

5 things to consider to hire the best personal injury lawyer for your case

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-27-2020
A personal injury case is a pretty unpleasant experience. From being a victim of an injury to going through all the process of explaining your case and hoping you will win- all these can be daunting experiences. So, you need to have a lawyer by your side who will help you get through it all by giving you legal advice and ensure that you will win. Yet, with so many personal injury lawyers out there, how do you know which one to choose for your case? Here are five things to consider to hire the best personal injury lawyer for your case. Ask around for recommendations. Has any of your friends or family members go through a personal injury case ...

How to file a wrongful death claim

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-23-2020
Wrongful death occurs when someone passes away because of someone else’s neglectful behavior. The surviving family members can bring a civil lawsuit and seek damages before a court for the harm caused, which is meant to compensate for the losses resulting from the death of the loved one . If you’re considering the possibility of filing a wrongful death claim, please continue reading to find out more. Navigating the justice system isn’t as easy as you think. Open a probate estate It’s necessary to prepare for the lawsuit ahead of time. In this respect, it would be helpful to make a list of personal injury lawyers Boise ID , and determine who ...

What Happens if My Dog Bites Someone

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-23-2020
If you're a dog owner, you're probably used to seeing your four-legged companion as your tail-wagging, loyal, affectionate best friend. He or she brings you a lot of joy. Unfortunately, our pet dogs can also cause problems. They might piddle in the wrong place, chew your shoes, tear up those lovely pillows that go so well with the sofa, dig a hole in the sofa you bought those pillows for and maybe bark in the middle of the night from time to time. That's ok. You love them. They're part of the family, and you can accept them for who they are. But the absolute worst thing your dog can do is bite someone. Now, we're not saying that this happens all the time, ...

How to do an Inmate Search

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-17-2020
If you have any relative in prison, but you need to find out where, all you have to do is do an online search as soon as possible. Not even your lawyer knows where the inmate is incarcerated. Sometimes, inmates are transferred to other facilities, so it can be hard to contact them. Don’t fret, there are a number of ways to find out where your relative is incarcerated. Keep on reading to find out how to do an inmate search. Don’t lose your hope; you just need to follow some simple rules to get to your relative. How can you find an inmate? To make sure that your inmate search is successful, you will need a minimum amount of information about the person ...

How to End a Business Partnership Legally and Amicably

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-17-2020
It’s hard to anticipate if a business partnership will last forever. Bonding over a business vision can be powerful stuff, but when things don’t go as planned, it can be equally devastating. Knowing how to end things in the best way to ensure that reputations remain untarnished and bridges are left standing. If you’re considering the end of a business deal or partnership, here’s a list of the things you can do to ensure that the separation is legal and amicable. Legal advice As part of your preparation strategy, it’s a good idea to ascertain your legal responsibilities within the partnership and what happens when you leave. There are a number of ...

The Secrets of People Who Overcome Tough Financial Circumstances with Courage

By Boyd Jenkins posted 12-03-2020
You feel as though you’re on the point of bankruptcy and more dependent than ever on the family to give some kind of financial aid. COVID-19 has virtually brought the world to economic collapse and one has to wonder just how to stay calm in such a financial crisis. Don’t procrastinate The world is an economic cripple with governments having to subsidize everything. Productivity has been down while unemployment is up. The economic growth rate has plummeted and debt payments account for most of everyone’s budget. Many people like to ride the wave of despair. They do nothing because they ‘we’re all in this together.’ You should ...

What to Do If Your Business Gets Sued

By Boyd Jenkins posted 11-01-2020
What to Do If Your Business Gets Sued Your business has been served with paperwork. Someone is bringing a lawsuit against you. It might be another business, a customer, or even a former partner. Regardless of the cause, you're about to enter an unfamiliar arena. While you may be quite astute when it comes to how your business runs, it's unlikely that you have much experience with being sued. While this is undoubtedly stressful, being sued is not uncommon. Before you respond, you must formulate a plan. The best moves you can make are those outlined below. Don't Panic Many of the major mistakes made by business owners after being sued happen during the ...