Mediation

There are several ways to resolve disputes.  Mediation is one such way. Often, courts order parties to mediate their disputes.   Mediation is a voluntary negotiation moderated by an independent individual not affiliated with either of the two disputing sides.  Each side must agree to the resolution.  The two disputing sides and the independent third party…

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Be Prepared and on Time for Court

Be ready and be on time when you go to court. Be ready and be prepared:  Plan what to wear before the day of court. Make sure that your clothes are clean and appropriate for court.  Do not wear tank tops, T-shirts, see-through clothing, torn-up clothes, shorts, short skirts, provocative dresses, or clothing with vulgar…

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Distracted Driving

Now, more than ever, drivers must stay focused on driving.  The roads are crowded, very crowded.  Traffic in cities during rush hours and other times often crawls or is at a standstill.  In the last four decades, the number of vehicles on America’s roads has more than doubled; nevertheless, the number of miles of roads…

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Does the First Amendment Protect Citizens Recording the Police?

Freedom of speech – the ability to freely speak one’s mind – is protected by the Bill of Rights.  Freedom of speech allows citizens to voice their opinions and criticize or praise politicians, elected officials, their policies and practices, and more; nevertheless, there are limits.  For instance, shouting “fire” in a crowded theater is not…

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Consumer Scams

America’s economy depends upon truthful and non-misleading information about the goods and services consumers buy.  Many transactions run smoothly. Unfortunately, some transactions are scams, and consumers are not getting what the seller leads them to believe that they were buying. Scammers use a wide variety of schemes to trick consumers, but here are some common…

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Domestic Violence

In America, the courts treat domestic violence very seriously.  Domestic violence is abusive behavior and tactics one individual uses in order to maintain power and control over his or her spouse or significant other. Exact tactics vary among abusers; however, victims are subjected to and endure verbal, physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse. How often…

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Contaminated Gasoline at Mapco in Nashville

Cars are necessities in America; people rely on them to go to work, to go to school, to run errands, and more. Cars require regular gasoline fill-ups to run, so people stop at gas stations to fill up their fuel tanks. People usually do not encounter problems at gas stations. But once again, Tennessee drivers…

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How Do You Deal with Problem Employees?

Many workers do their jobs and cause few problems. Nevertheless, some employees do not do their jobs well and cause problems at the workplace. Each problem employee’s nature and situation differs. So, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every problem employee and his or her situation. However, here are some tips that might assist you…

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Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) of 1970 tells how credit reporting companies are to process and maintain your credit information. The FCRA also dictates that credit reporting companies and information suppliers (companies and individuals that supply your credit information to credit reporting companies) make sure that your information is accurate and up-to-date and remains…

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The Consumer Protection Act

Almost everyone in America is a consumer.  Americans routinely buy, lease, sell, or dispose of goods and services.  Most consumer sales or transactions go smoothly, and if an issue arises, the seller or lessor resolves it quickly.  Unfortunately, some suppliers and vendors take advantage of consumers, do not treat them honestly or fairly, or lie…

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