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Poor Detroit – Local Bankruptcy Lawyers in Ann Arbor Could be Only Hope

staff — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:02:27 +0000

Could it get any worse for Detroit?

Poor Deeeetrrrooiiittttt. The Detroit Lion’s 2008 season finished 0-1was followed by their pathetic performance winning only two games in 2009. The hopeless NFL team is tied with other local embarrassments. Michigan’s own GM needed almost $13.5 B emergency loan from the feds to avoid Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing which would not have been advised by local Ann Arbor bankruptcy attorneys. And then there is the Greektown Casino which shed any hope of an economic turnaround for Michigan. The filed for bankruptcy protection in May, where they were down over 16% from the year prior.m poor Detroit. they game than any other team in the entire NFL franchise.

The Lion’s have managed to spark more hype in ONE PREseason than any other of the 11 ACTUAL seasons of the entire NFL franchise. But the buzz is a direct result of their rock bottom performance in 2008 and their let down during their expected 2009 turnaround. But poor Detroit has other problems.

Like the Lions, and their first draft picks for this season, Michigan is in the process of rebuilding. Whether Michigan is able to reboot and get back on two feet and get people employed will stand in the hands of the present administration as well as the the success of their top industries including their NFL franchise. The Lions are like any business and could be launched into involuntary bankruptcy if they can’t stay afloat. Although rare, local bankruptcy lawyer in Ann Arbor, states that these proceedings can be launched against a business if debts are not paid. Things are looking up though, their preseason scores reflect a good start. However lets not romanticize the stats. Their wins against the Browns and the Bills are not necessarily prime examples of tough wins. Michigan keep your fingers crossed.

A failing industry. A bankrupt casino. A jailed mayor. The worst football team of all time. Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports

…Poor Detroit.

When you need a Wrongful Death Attorney in Georgia

staff — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:09:38 +0000

Most wrongful death cases in Georgia achieve the best resolution with the assistance of a skilled GA wrongful death lawyer. Contacting an attorney ensures you understand all available options. And, your attorney has the negotiation skills and understanding of local law to protect your rights to ensure you get a fair settlement in or out of court.

Accidental death cases do not strictly require legal assistance. If you file an insurance claim and receive an offer for the full benefits defined in the policy, there is no need to involve anyone else. If, on the other hand, your claim is not settled as expected, an attorney can often help you to achieve the best possible settlement.

For an honest, compassionate wrongful death attorney in GA who can assist you with your wrongful death matter, contact the Law Office of Jonathan W. Johnson, LLC today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Rats Think “Outside the Bun” in NYC

staff — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:36:55 +0000

An NYC Taco Bell franchise is open for business after hours – for about a dozen rats. This case is being followed by franchising attorneys around the country, from New York to Florida franchising law firms.

Playing with fire in San Francisco

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:50:19 +0000

A great piece on 60 minutes last night spoke of the San Francisco Bay Bridge and the potentially devastating impact on the bay area if an earthquake were to strike. According to the segment, the two fault lines in the earth directly below the Bay Area are supposed to cause and earthquake every 140-150 years; the area’s last earthquake was nearly 140 years ago. The segment really honed in on the worry-free approach to getting a new bridge built that could withstand an earthquake. Apparently this plan had gone into place in 1990, is still have yet to be completed after 20 years of bureaucratic delays.

Judge Judy on social security disability

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:24:40 +0000

Judge Judy questions some recipients of social security disability on whether or not they should qualify to receive such benefits. Apparently the first recipient should have acquired better disability lawyers as he claims the government doesn’t care if someone on social security collects cash on top of their monthly payments to supplement their income.

Ordinary Guys Strike Gold

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:25:42 +0000

A colleague of mine, AJ Byrum, pointed this story out to me the other day which had originally aired on the National Geographic Channel. Apparently a local metal detectorist in Britain’s midlands came across Anglo-Saxon treasure in the middle of a farm field. Who lays claim to this treasure? It’s rights? It’s monetary value? Turns out the landowner as well as the finder each were awarded a finder’s fee claim of the share.

Creepy Tiger Woods Commercial

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:46:59 +0000

Nike golf just released a new Tiger Woods commercial that quite possible could be the creepiest commercial I’ve ever seen on TV. Did Nike really need to bring up the whole Tiger Woods scandal fiasco ahead of this weekend’s Masters? Not only is this commercial very creepy, but I think it makes Tiger look even worse.
If anything, Nike should have replayed last year’s Tiger commercial, which remains one of my favorite commercials of all time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTuk5Uloyjg

Media Mobilizing Project News: Stand With Cab Drivers

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:18:36 +0000

In this Media Mobilizing Project clip, we take a look at Philadelphia taxi cab drivers who are new inhabitants of the city. Learn more about this great project going on in Philadelphia at PhillyIMC.

Labor Acts, FLSA Coverage, and Retirement

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:44:14 +0000

Several states have endorsed higher minimum wages while they have also extended their laws that even workers who are not covered by FLSA or are not recognized by federal law are included. Additionally, local governments have also coined various living wage laws that compel their contractors to giver higher minimum wages and benefits to their employees.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) decides on the standards that need to be followed in relation to funding and operating pension and health care plans offered to employees. ERISA disregards state legislations that are geared towards regulating the administration and the type of pension and healthcare plans provided. ERISA also prevents situations where employees may claim discrimination by employee and hence denial of benefits.

Family and Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 necessitate the provision of twelve weeks unpaid medical leave as well as continual medical benefit coverage to employees. This is necessary for employees to have the chance to look into their medical conditions or those of their close relatives. Statutory provisions of this act differ in respective states since there are better protections in some states than in others.

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Enacted in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) gives recommendations for safety at the work place. The Act has faced several challenges put forth by industry groups who challenge the standards set for chemical exposure permitted. This act attempts to protect employees who protest unsafe working conditions. It allows workers to recognize that it is their right to work under safe conditions and to refuse anything less. Additionally OSHA also allows states to adopt its authority.

This article is not giving legal advice.

For legal advice about labor acts and other issues pertaining to your rights as a worker, please contact the Florida based Shavitz Law Group.

Treatment of Loss and the Insurance System

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:41:47 +0000

In order to understand the concept of insurance, one may think of it as a pooling resource to compensate for the possible loss one of the parties who contribute to that pool may suffer as a result of some contingent event. The resources consist of the premium which is paid to the insurer, the entity selling the insurance, by the insured, or the person or entity who owns or buys the policy or insurance. In order to determine how much premium a person or entity must pay the insurer and to determine and control the level of risk involved, an insurance company makes use of the practice of risk management.

Risks Involved with Insurance

Insurance can also be seen as a sharing of risk between the persons and entities who hold insurance policies and the insurance company. Thus, when one of the policyholders suffers a risk, the pool of resources which come from the premiums paid by the insured persons or entities is applied to indemnify the policyholder who suffered the loss. These forms of indemnity may include cash payments, repairs, replacement, and reinstatement.

The amount that an insurance company pays to indemnify another person or entity for loss of property is limited by the amount that is mentioned in the policy. However, the amount actually paid by the insurer will depend on proof of the amount lost by the insured.

Life Insurance

In the case in life insurance, it is different. There is no need for proof of loss. The insurance company pays the full amount of the policy as long as the insured person’s death is not caused by excluded conditions. In some cases, an insurance policy can include a double indemnity clause. Under this clause, an insurance company promises to pay double the amount on the policy should the insured die of an accidental death. An accidental death is defined as one which is neither caused by the intentional acts of another person or from disease and natural causes.

Because only 4.3 percent of all deaths in the United States have been found to be accidental, double indemnity clauses have been offered by insurance companies at cheap premiums and are marketed aggressively.

This article is not made for providing legal advice.

For additional information about insurance risks and losses, visit the website of Ned Kimmelman Attorney at Law. Assisting with insurance claims and lawsuits in Boca Raton, Florida.