Negligence is an important legal concept that allows those who experience negative consequences to hold people accountable for failing to act in an appropriate manner. If what someone did in a situation or didn't do is contrary to what a rational person would do in...
Month: January 2020
Will you get fired for going bankrupt?
The monetary pressures on your life are already overwhelming and it only takes a month or two of bad luck, car problems, medical bills or something else to put you in a financial hole you can’t hope to escape. Bankruptcy seems like your only option -- but you’re...
Marijuana is more acceptable than ever — but not in Alabama
There’s been a drastic change in the country’s attitude toward marijuana use since the 1980s when anti-drug campaigns called it a “gateway drug,” and laws regarding its possession were being ramped up as a deterrent. Now, marijuana is legal for adult recreational use...
Red flags for an upcoming divorce
Have you been thinking about divorce or considering how likely it is to impact your marriage? Maybe you understand the tremendous value of planning ahead for such a big life change, and you also know just how many marriages end in divorce. How can you tell if you’re...