California Lemon Law: Available Remedies

Under the California lemon law, if any vehicle or consumer product that a person owns, including motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, cars and trucks, which has to be repaired repeatedly within the guarantee period, then the manufacturer is bound by law to reimburse that person or give him a replacement vehicle which is similar to the existing one.

What is a Whistleblower?

A whistleblower is the name given to an informant, who reports a case of any misconduct or malpractice by an employer or an organization. This informant is more often than not an employee of the organization concerned. In a serious attempt to encourage the disclosure of illegal activities or malpractices, many federal as well as state statutes now prohibit all employers from exercising any form of retaliation against an employee who has blown the whistle and thus filed a report. In the context of environmental law, whistleblowers play a significant role in reporting environmental violations by their employers.

Whistleblower Investigations

It is good to know that any assertions regarding improper government action can be filed anonymously. At the same time, if you include your name and number, the concerned authorities are able to reach you in order to gather further information. This information may be of great help in carrying out a thorough investigation. In addition to this, the law also provides certain remedies especially for those individuals who are subjected to any from of retaliation as a result of their whistleblower activities.

Employment Law - Equal Pay

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has handed down its decision in an important equal pay case, Cadman v Health and Safety Executive.

Are Your Part-Time Staff Entitled To Time Off In Lieu Of Bank Holidays?

We look at a difficult area for employers - what bank holidays are your part-time employees entitled to?

Is There A Future For Rolled-Up Holiday Pay?

It is now well known that the Working Time Regulations 1998 give workers in the UK the right to four weeks paid holiday each year. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently gave judgment in a case concerning rolled-up holiday pay.

Business Dispute? Don't Litigate, Mediate!

Learn How To Mediate Instead of Litigate Your Business Disputes.

Divorce Is An Excruciating Process

Divorce is an excruciating process. It hurts the sentiment and morale of everyone involved. We at Urban & Pozzuto LLC strive to make this process smoother and quicker. The creative attorneys at Urban & Pozzuto LLC believe more in a separation through mutual understanding rather then the Hostile divorces. Mediation or collaborative divorces are a growing way of resolving split-up issues. Collaborative ways are less adversarial and allows greater control and privacy to both parties. It also saves money, saves mental stress, and in most cases achieves outcomes comparable with adversarial methods. The mediated settlements are also encouraged by courts and such divorces often got approved quickly. Collaborative law approves to the process where both sides are represented by lawyers but obligate to negotiating a resolution and refraining from litigation. Comparatively harmonious approach such as collaborative divorce usually reduces the pain of divorce for all parties.

Traffic Ticket 101

Beat Your Traffic Ticket!

Asset Protection Overview

Bank secrecy laws in Panama call for prison sentences and/or fines for any bank employee, officer or owner who divulges any information about a bank account or account holder(s). This generally tends to curtail any leaks of information. The only way the bank can legally divulge any information about you or any bank account associated with you is by court order from a court in Panama.

The Miracle Diet Drug that Fen Phen Attorneys Now Know is No Miracle

The Miracle Diet Drug that Fen Phen Attorneys Now Know is No Miracle

7 Words You Hear in Law But Were Afraid to Ask What They mean

Learn 7 common legal words and what they mean.

How To Hire a Good Private Investigation Agency

This article teaches you how to locate and what questions to ask when you are hiring a private investigation agency.