Other Litigation and Disputes

This is FindLaw’s collection of Other Litigation and Dispute articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Here you’ll find valuable information on Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection extended by the Supreme Court of the United States, an informative piece on understanding your ethical obligations as in-house counsel if you represent an employee, as well as the company, and frequently asked litigation questions. You’ll also be able to learn the advantages that litigation finance offers to both corporate clients and their lawyers. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

Litigation and Disputes

Other Litigation and Disputes Articles

Herbal Supplements: Buyer Beware

For the past several years, an herbal supplement craze has been sweeping the country. Promises and claims of fast weight loss, better health, deeper concentration, more accurate memory, increased sexual performance, and a myriad of disease cures ...
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Hiring an Attorney for DWI Prosecution

Faced with a DWI, especially a first offense, it would be natural to ask "Do I need to hire an attorney?". Technically, the answer is no. There is no requirement in Minnesota that a person charged with DWI be represented by an attorney. There are ...
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Housing Report

Housing Update is a publication of Pepper Hamilton LLP. The material in this newsletter is based on laws, court decisions, administrative rulings and congressional material, and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinions on specific ...
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How do I get a Social Security Number?

For several years, the Social Security Administration would issue Social Security Numbers to a foreign national if he/she could demonstrate that he/she was in the country legally. The issuance of the SSN would allow a foreign national to purchase a ...
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How Do The Zoning Laws Affect You?

Zoning represents an attempt by local government, usually cities and towns, to regulate the land usage. Generally, municipalities create different requirements for land use, based upon the intensity of use. Different regulations may govern ...
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How Does the Social Security Administration Define Disability?

When you apply for federal disability benefits SSA will ask a number of questions to decide whether or not you fit the definition of "Disability". If you are working at a job and make gross earnings of $700 per month, SSA will say you can work and ...
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How to Avoid Losing Your Money to Investment Frauds

Washington, D.C. Â— Every year, Americans lose more than a billion dollars to investments that turn out to be fraudulent. Companies engaged in fraud often operate a particular scam for a short time, quickly spend the money they take in, and then ...
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How to Choose a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Article provided by Knapp & Roberts. Please visit our Web site at www.krattorneys.com. Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. Equally difficult is knowing which nursing home to choose. The right nursing home ...
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How to Dispute Credit Report Errors

Your credit reportÂ—a type of consumer reportÂ—contains information about where you work and live and how you pay your bills. It also may show whether you've been sued or arrested or have filed for bankruptcy. Companies called consumer reporting ...
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How to File A Complaint with the Office of Civil Rights

If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your handicap, you may file a complaint with OCR within 180 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act. (OCR may extend the 180-day period if good cause is shown.) Include ...
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