I wanted to share this follow up to the earlier posts on the Dukes et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. case. In case you didn't see it or haven't heard about it, this case involves a class action claim by women employees of Wal-Mart who contend that they have been...
Year: 2020
My Favorite Song – Ryan Montbleau Band – Fix Your Wings – Off Topic
Thanks to Erika Napoletano (@RedheadWriting and RedheadWriting) for this tip. This is my favorite song. My new favorite song. This guy has a great voice, and each video in this set is a treat. From the YouTube link - Live video #8 of 14 from the album Heavy on the...
Small Businesses – Do You Have a Succession Plan?
I was sorting through my archives, and came across this post from a year ago. Still as relevant now as it was then. The New York Times ran an article on the benefits of having a succession plan for small companies. Small Business Guide. The article profiled...
Swindle The Elderly, Go To Jail
Former Chicago police officer, Donald Owsley, now faces up to 15 years in jail after his conviction for financial exploitation of the elderly and forgery. Here is the Chicago Tribune article. Justice moves slowly, but at least it moves. As public awareness of this...
Can You Invalidate A Prenuptial Agreement In Illinois?
I was at a gathering earlier this week where I walked in on a conversation about prenuptial agreements. There was some debate in the group over whether one could get out of such an agreement. Almost any contract contains language that provides for termination. And...
Social Security Disability Claims
Social Security Disability Claims We represent individuals with claims for Social Security Disability. This page is a work in progress and will be updated as new information comes available. Keep your information current with the Social Security Administration -...
IRS Tax Debt and Bankruptcy
You should know your rights with respect to what can be discharged in a bankruptcy case and what cannot. The big things that cannot - child support obligations, student loans, and IRS tax debt. For those you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney and evaluate...
Useful Guide and Summary to the Medicare Program
We just posted a new link on our Resources for Seniors page - https://www.retireguide.com/medicare/. Thank you to Samantha Litten for the link. This resource highlights coverage, costs, eligibility and enrollment information, along with answers to some frequently...
Divorce Mediation and Family Law
There Is Hope For Dealing With IRS Liens, Garnishments, and Threatening Notices
One things seems to be missing these days - missing from news broadcasts, missing from the daily newspapers, missing from your stack of mail - hope. Hope is missing. But when all seems to be gloom and doom, and when you are facing moments of great stress staring at...