NLRB Proposes Controversial Changes for Representative Elections

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed some controversial changes for representative elections that could affect many businesses in the US. From new union rights changes to a new mandatory federal labor law posters, business owners and Human Resource professionals will be busy this Summer.

The NLRB has a duty to carry out secret ballot elections to establish whether employees want to be represented by a labor union. This is one of their most important responsibilities. On June 22, 2011, the NLRB proposed amendments to the rules of procedure for representation cases in an effort to shorten election procedure and simplify the entire process. They have eliminated what they consider unnecessary steps in filing, reduced excessive elections, and modernized the process through use of electronic communication.

Following are the proposed amendments and the way current procedures differ:

• The NLRB would be allowed to deliver petitions and notices

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Parents uproar over TSA handling children

In response to the TSA’a latest announcement of more invasive pat-downs at the airports, parents across the country are livid at the thought of their children being molested by airport officials. There are two options for going through airport security including a full body imaging scan using a metal detector such as the Garrett Pro Pointer, or a full rubber gloved pat down.

It seems to me that this is just another thing to complain about for people. If these things didn’t exist, we’d be complaining about the lack of security and vulnerability knowing that a terrorist can bring items on a plane via there children. So what’s the alternative to ensuring all little ones boarding a plane pass the same type of inspection that adults do?  Children should be subject to the same inspections as adults.

Like anything, there will be those profound cases that make the… Read the rest

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys Representing Debtors or Creditors

Often called liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 7 attempts to resolve debt by selling the debtor’s property and distributing the proceeds to the creditors.  This process can be painful to everyone involved.  While individuals, corporations, or organizations filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with experienced bankruptcy attorneys in Dallas, lose many of their possessions and property, their creditors typically must settle for only a portion of what is owed to them—if anything at all.

How we help debtors seeking Chapter 7 liquidation

Bankruptcy lawyers in Dallas assist debtors through every step of the complex filing process:

• Analysis:  We carefully review the details of your financial situation to determine if Chapter 7 is the right option for you.  In many cases, individuals, corporations, or organizations may not be aware they are in a position to avoid liquidation through alternative options—such as adjusting individual debt through Chapter 13 or reorganizing

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Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce Without a Prenup

Christina Aguilera has filed for divorce under “irreconcilable differences” to her current husband Jordan Bratman.  “  Questions soon surfaced whether they had made a prenup with a San Francisco family attorney.  Ain’t no other man but you” ironically one of her hot pop singles, seems to be an interesting twist because although she has petitioned for the divorce and Jordan Bratman is listed as the respondent, sources have revealed that Christina Aguilera has cheated on Jordan Bratman.

Although it seems like a given, Christina Aguilera filing for divorce without a prenup a lot of times is not that far fetched.  Especially with younger couples, they feel it just isn’t right, maybe it takes away from the romanticism of it all, and a prenuptial agreement is never signed or even talked about.

The divorce filing interestingly enough also terminates spousal support for Jordan Bratman.  Child custody will… Read the rest

Disability Claims – Myths and Misconceptions

Dealing with the expense and physical challenges of a disability is traumatic.  And all too often, individuals operate under misconceptions that prevent them from seeking the financial assistance that is available to improve their lives.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers programs that can help.  Disablity lawyers recommend that you not let misconceptions prevent you from getting the help you need for your disability claim.

If you are dealing with a disability, you need to dispel the following misconceptions about the help that is available for you:

Social Security disability (SSD) and SSI benefits are available only to those of retirement age:  This is the exact opposite of the truth.  In fact, these benefits are available to claimants in Tennessee—and nationwide—prior to retirement.  When recipients reach retirement age, their benefits actually convert to retirement benefits, although the value remains the same.

The SSA only permits certain conditions to… Read the rest

Class Action Lawsuits Require Legal Research

It can be difficult to know whether a class action lawsuit involves you or not.  Your attorney must do research to see if any other class action in the area has the same complaint as your lawsuit.  If there is none in the state, say for West Virginia, Clarksburg attorneys would seek information for lawsuits on a federal level.

While there is an abundance of information available to consumers on the Internet, there is also a possibility for fraudulent activity.

Class action in West Virginia

A class action lawsuit is one court case that addresses the injuries, financial and physical, of many different parties.  The court must certify that a case is a class action lawsuit and that the product or service injured all the parties of the lawsuit in the same manner.

A class action frequently starts when a consumer finds an error on the… Read the rest

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys Helping Debtors and Creditors Address Foreclosure

The ownership of homes and business property has been dramatically affected by the recent financial downturn.  Neither debtors nor creditors truly benefit from foreclosures—in fact, both parties can achieve a better outcome when foreclosure can be avoided with the help of experienced Detroit bankruptcy attorneys from an experienced law firm in Michigan.  Lenders have been forced to foreclose on properties in default—and property owners are increasingly forcing foreclosures on their own properties by walking away when the amount owed significantly exceeds the reduced value.

Only certain forms of bankruptcy can avoid foreclosure

The key to avoiding foreclosure is finding a way to bring past due amounts current—and continue making future payments in full and on time.  This typically is possible only when debtors qualify for debt restructuring under Chapter 13 bankruptcy (for individuals) and Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for corporations and other organizations).  This involves being able to prove… Read the rest

Open vs. Closed Adoption

Family lawyers can provide the type of adoption support and services that you need

No matter what type of adoption, child support, child custody, or other family law issue you are facing, good family law lawyers in Longview will be able to help.

There are different types and levels of open adoptions.  In many open adoptions the biological parents and the adoptive parents share a significant amount of information and stay in touch after the adoption.  They may meet and exchange letters and photos.  Open adoptions are frequently arranged privately by birth and adoptive parents through the use of doctors, friends, and attorneys.

When the adoptive and birth parents do not share information and do not know one another, the adoption is considered to be a closed one.  Most adoptions are no longer completely closed.  In some situations, a birth mother requests to remain anonymous.  In… Read the rest

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