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Debt Collection and Credit Repair

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 by Laura Kalish

Information regarding "fair" debt collection guidelines under Federal and state law and what steps you can take to be sure your credit report is accurate and up-to-date. ... Read More

Posted at 18:31 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Contracts

FERS & CSRS disability retirement: The Packet

Thursday, June 5, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

It is often a good idea to understand the process of Federal Disability retirement, in order to effectuate the best approach in winning a case. Remember, for instance, that in all likelihood, the Applicant will not be speaking with the Benefits Specialist at the Office of Personnel Management; even if you call them (and I never recommend calling too often, for there is the "irritant" factor, which may -- thinking in purely pragmatic terms -- result... Read More

Posted at 17:45 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

The Case For Asset Protection

Thursday, June 5, 2008 by James R. Modrall

Expansions of liability to third parties make Asset Protection a priority for many people in the manufacturing or service industries. It is vital to plan ahead to protect assets from "creditors" who are plaintiffs in negligence or wrongful death cases.... Read More

Posted at 11:45 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Estate Planning

FERS & CSRS Disability Retirement: the Purpose of Case Law Citation

Monday, June 2, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

Is it necessary for a Federal Disability Retirement Applicant to cite relevant case-laws and statutory authority when filing for disability retirement? Or, should the medical evidence be sufficient? Certainly, there is no statutory requirement that "the law" be referenced when filing for disability retirement. And, further, it is normally not a good idea for a non-lawyer Federal or Postal employee to refer to case-law or... Read More

Posted at 22:47 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Good Ole Boys (and Girls) and Same-sex Relationships in Texas; The Gay Marriage Issue

Monday, June 2, 2008 by Laura Kalish

Got your attention with that headline, didn’t I? Few current issues are as emotionally and politically charged as this one. Here is summary of what you should consider if you are in a committed same-sex relationship and live in the state of Texas. ... Read More

Posted at 13:31 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

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