Bankruptcy 101: A Simple Guide to Filing

Lots of small start-up companies look for investors, and putting your money behind one can be a good move for your long-term financial prospects. However, before you invest your hard-earned cash in a business, make sure that it isn't a zombie business. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from this peculiar variety of the walking dead. What is a zombie business? A zombie business is one that has been stuck in a state of zero growth for a while.

If you are to believe the comment section of nearly any popular news site, you will quickly see how that seems to be a race to the bottom. The ability to hide behind screens and keyboards seems to give people free reign to troll, abuse, and belittle others without having to face the consequences of doing so. However, that isn't always the case. What you say or do online can (and sometimes should) be used against you in a court of law.

Finding a job can be hard for anyone, but it can be even harder if you have a criminal record. Just because you have been in trouble with the law in the past does not mean that you'll never be able to find a job again, however. If you follow these three tips, you can improve your chances of finding a job, even if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in the past.

If your loved one recently passed away in the state of Michigan, depending on the circumstances of their death, you may want to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Here are four things you need to know before going forward with a wrongful death lawsuit. What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?  You can file a wrongful death lawsuit if you believe that your loved one's passing was caused directly by the negligent actions of someone else.

If you ride a motorcycle in Michigan, you need to make sure that you understand Michigan's insurance laws and how they uniquely apply to you. Here are three things you need to know about Michigan insurance laws in regards to motorcycles.  #1 You Only Have To Carry Liability Insurance As a motorcycle owner, you are not required to carry what is commonly referred to as "no-fault" insurance like drivers of regular automobiles are required to carry in the state of Michigan.

If you have recently been injured in a car collision, the best way to ensure that you receive compensation for the injuries and any financial losses that you have suffered may be to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney who specializes in car accidents. In order for the lawyer to best assist you, he or she is going to need to fully understand the facts surrounding your situation. In order to do this, there are a few key details that the attorney is going to need to know, including the following:

Medical malpractice lawsuits are not simple matters, and they are only made more complicated by the fact that laws can vary dramatically from state to state. To help you figure out if a lawsuit is right for you, here are some of the most important topics that you will need to think about when it comes to filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Arkansas: Proof of Negligence The first and most difficult part of a medical malpractice lawsuit is proving that you were actually a victim of medical malpractice.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or "big rig," then you may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered any personal injuries and can prove negligence on the part of the driver. Being involved with a lawsuit or legal case involving a big rig is somewhat different than pursuing damages against the private owner of a passenger car. Here is a look at some of the key legal issues that pertain to these massive vehicles. Commercial Owner  Unlike the typical auto accident case where a private individual owns the vehicle that is at fault, semi-trucks are generally owned by large commercial trucking firms.