Drivers have a duty to pay attention to what’s going on around them. When they succumb to distractions, they can put others in danger. Distracted drivers claim an average of nine lives daily in this country. One thing that drivers may not realize is that even shorter...
If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may move forward and file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, you may believe “it’s in the bag” and that you have compensation coming your way. Unfortunately, you might be mistaken. The fact is, there...
Written by Jon M. DeVore In April 2022, Jon DeVore participated in the Native Hawaiian Organization Association Business Summit. The event brought over 200 Native Hawaiian Organizations, small businesses, government representatives and large businesses together to...
You take every possible precaution to drive safely in Alaska. You’ve managed to do this successfully for a number of years. Despite this, there is still a possibility that you end up in a collision. You may be able to control your own conduct, but you can’t directly...
When you imagine a business declaring bankruptcy, you may assume that it has to close. And this is true in some cases, such as when they use Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This is liquidation bankruptcy, meaning the assets that the business holds have to be sold and the money...
As a property owner, you certainly hope that you don't get sued by someone who gets injured on your property. Not only do you not want them to be injured, but you don't want to be liable for that injury. You know that there's always a risk that something could happen....
When people get involved in accidents with semi-trucks, they often try to determine if the company was liable for the accident, not just the driver. This is very different than getting involved in an accident with someone in their personal car, when it is very clear...
There is often a lot of confusion around HIPAA and the protections that it offers. This often starts with the spelling, so it's wise to note that HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. But the confusion goes far beyond that....
As an employer, you probably have a compensation plan that covers workers against workplace accidents. This also means that you have probably dealt with compensation fraud at some point in time. This can happen in several ways, from employees making fraudulent claims...
If you’re running a business and having trouble making ends meet, you might decide that bankruptcy is the right choice for you. If you do, you may need to sit down with your attorney to work out what kind of bankruptcy is best and when to file. Sometimes, business...