Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, as every parent wants to see their child grow and become successful in every part of their life. According to Howar Middle school principal Karen Swanson, children live in a competitive world, making it crucial to keep their brains stimulated, engaged, and motivated. Karen, who is also the Centerville Community School District Coordinator for Career & Technical Education in Centerville, Iowa, has worked with children for over 30 years and understands the characteristics of successful children. She shares five…
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Haley Zelenka Shares Tips for Choosing a Family Lawyer
Finding the right family lawyer can be stressful, whether it’s for adoption, divorce, child custody, or any other family matter. The right lawyer can make a real difference to your case’s outcome and how you come out of the emotional process. According to Haley Zelenka, a practicing attorney in Gulfport, a good family lawyer should have a good track record, be professional, quick, empathetic, and understanding. Haley devotes most of her free time performing pro bono work in the family law sector and has also represented an adoption agency. She…
Read MoreScared Of Driving – All You Need To Know To Overcome It
Do you feel anxious and stressed while driving? Most people worldwide enjoy driving cars, motorbikes, etc. however, some people also experience fear of driving which is an acute mental condition. The clinical term for describing the fear of driving is vehophobia. The most common symptoms experienced by people suffering from this condition are palpitation, chest pain, tense muscles, sweating, nausea, etc. If a person goes through such physical conditions while driving, physicians call him a patient of vehophobia. However, this condition is not rare and can be treated. The followings are…
Read MoreBackground Checks: What You Need to Know
For those who have never conducted a background check, DBS checks are a lot to learn. In order to simplify the hiring process, we have compiled a list of factors you should consider when hiring a background screening company. What Is The Difference Between a DBS Check And An Employment Background Check? In DBS checks (e.gDisclosure and Barring Service checks), a person’s past is examined thoroughly to determine whether they’ve committed any crimes, been reprimanded, warned, or cautioned. A DBS check may also be run against adult and child barred…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need a Probate Attorney or a Will Attorney?
Your family can benefit from a will if something were to happen to you. Having a valid will that is enforceable is equally as important. We can help with these proceedings if you hire a lawyer who specializes in probates and wills. What Do Probate And Wills Lawyers Do? Will attorneys create wills, documents stating how your property will be divided upon your death. Following that, the family will be assisted by an attorney in carrying out the wishes of the deceased. A lawyer handling both probate and wills is…
Read MoreSmart Money: Improve Your Personal Finance Situation
Many people are experiencing reduced wages, job insecurity, and retrenchment due to the poor response to the COVID-19 pandemic on the part of governments and corporations. As we are now recovering slowly from the multiple issues, the economy remains uncertain. More people are finding themselves having to dip into their savings to maintain their lifestyle. Some are looking for second jobs, part-time work, and auto title loans to help them meet the pressures of reduced wages. If there was ever a time to start living frugally, this is definitely it. Perhaps the…
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Defendant insurer appealed a judgment for plaintiffs from the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco (California), which awarded punitive and compensatory damages to plaintiff insured, based on defendant’s unreasonable conduct in failing to settle a claim arising from an automobile accident. Overview Plaintiff was injured in a car collision with another car owned by Word Norway salmon. The automobile involved was owned by defendant’s insured. Prior to trial, settlement offers were put forth by plaintiff’s attorney, and were rejected by defendant, although the offers were within…
Read MoreAppellant driver was injured after his truck hit a tree
Appellant driver challenged a judgment from the Superior Court of Alameda County (California), in which a jury found against him in his personal injury action against respondent employer, and the trial court granted respondent’s motion awarding it reasonable costs in proving certain facts relating to a request for admission that appellant improperly denied pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2034(c). Appellant driver was injured after his truck hit a tree. Appellant contended that respondent employer’s driver crossed over the yellow line causing appellant to swerve into the tree and…
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On a claim for disability benefits by plaintiff employee, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California, dismissed a claim against defendant, the third party claims administrator for a group long-term disability insurance policy; granted summary judgment for defendant employer, with costs and attorney fees under Code Civ. Proc., § 1038, and granted summary judgment for defendant insurer. The employee appealed. Overview After her job was eliminated, the employee was placed on temporary disability for depression. Benefits were terminated after two years. The court found no merit in the claims…
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Plaintiff insured appealed the San Francisco City and County Superior Court’s (California) grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant insurers, in a suit to determine whether the first-publication exclusion in the insurance policy barred any potential coverage for the defamation claims in the underlying lawsuits against plaintiff. The parties were represented by California business and employment lawyer. Overview In granting defendant insurers’ motion for summary judgment, the trial court held that the first-publication exclusion (exclusion) in the insurance policy barred any potential coverage for the defamation claims asserted in…
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