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Employment Law for the Employer

It is estimated that more than 155 million Americans are employed in the United States and more than 11 million others are unemployed. Thousands of businesses across and country are employing millions whom they trust and ensure with their businesses. There are approximately 180 labor laws in place to ensure...

Do I Have a Case for Racial Discrimination?

There are several state and federal laws in Arizona that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of an employee's or applicant's race. This includes discrimination related to hiring, terminating pay, job assignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment. If you believe you have been a victim of illegal...

Requirements for Social Security Disability Benefits

Individuals who are disabled and unable to work may be entitled to receive monthly financial benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA has strict requirements for those who qualify for Social Security disability benefits, outlined below. If you need assistance filing an application or appealing a denied claim,...

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

An injury caused by another's negligence can impose a serious burden on your life by building up expensive medical bills and causing disruption to your daily activities. In order to pursue legal action against the at-fault individual for compensation for your loss and suffering, you will need to prove his...

Jury Awards $110 Million in J&J Talcum Powder Verdict

Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a Missouri jury on May 4 to pay $110 million in the latest verdict concerning the link between the company's talc-based products and ovarian cancer. This is the largest verdict ordered against Johnson & Johnson. So far, four cases have been heard in St....

What is a Class Action Lawsuit? | Phillips Law Group

There are instances in which a person, corporation or entity's negligence or recklessness has caused large scale suffering that affects many people. In this situation, particularly when your claim is against a large corporation, your claim may be more effective if you were to join a unified litigation known as...

Generic Paxil Lawsuit Yields $3 Million Verdict

Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) must pay $3 million to a woman after a jury concluded Thursday that her husband's suicide was linked to a generic version of the antidepressant drug Paxil. The jury reached its verdict after a trial in a Chicago federal court concerning the death of a 57-year-old...

How Much is a Personal Injury Claim Worth?

When a person is injured because of another's negligence, he or she could be compensated through a personal injury settlement or verdict reached during a courtroom trial. Personal injury claims are considered a civil action, which means that instead of the defendant facing criminal charges and possible jail time, he...

When Do My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Start?

Workplace injuries can be expensive for an injured employee, who may face costly medical expenses and suffer financially from lost wages due to his or her condition. The starting point for when workers' compensation benefits are provided is often unique to the claim and can depend on several factors. If...

Arizona Attempts to End Wrong-Way Driving

After the seventh wrong-way accident involving injuries or fatalities in Arizona so far this year, renewed focus is being placed on efforts to prevent wrong way drivers. Last week, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced plans to install a prototype system aimed at preventing wrong-way driving. Wong-way driving collisions...