By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
These days, more and more people are opting to work from home… and for more varied reasons than ever before! Parents are choosing to work from home so they can stay home with the kids, laid-off workers are starting up home based businesses, entrepreneurs are working from home through an almost entirely [...]
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Work At Home… So You Can Stay Home With the Kids!
July 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: Business Law · Federal · General · Lead Counsel · Lead Counsel Corner · Lead Counsel News
Federal Minimum Wage Increase to $7.25/hour
July 24th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
On July 24, 3009, the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 per hour. This increase is the last of three provided by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Many states also have minimum wage laws, however where the employee is covered by both state and federal law, the employee is entitled [...]
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FTC’s “Operation Loan Lies” Cracks Down on Mortgage Fraud
July 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
By now, we’ve all become familiar with loan modification scams, deceptive mortgage rescue ads, and other foreclosure scams. State Attorney General offices have received numerous complaints from unwary consumers who have fallen victim to some of these companies after having forked out substantial money to them, with little or no resolution to [...]
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It’s Fire Season…. Workplace Fire Safety (With Helpful Guidance from OSHA)
July 15th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Wildfires again in the news… Reminds me of a recent fire scare at a local business here in San Diego. The company conducted evacuation procedures in accordance with its policies to protect employees from possible injury from a fire hazard. With the recent fires in the news, I can’t help but wonder [...]
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Guide to California Adoptions
July 13th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
California is one of the states that has been pretty progressive in adoption law and, as such, is a popular adoption state. Many families are seeking information about how to adopt a child in California, including step-parent and domestic partner adoptions. Below are some resources about the basics to help you familiarize yourself [...]
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Moving for a New Job?… Beware of “Moving Company Fraud”
July 10th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
These days, when layoffs are large and new jobs are scarce, you might be considering even moving away in order to take a new job in a different location. So you search for movers on the internet, find the best deal out there (because a lot of new jobs these days aren’t [...]
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Credit Card Fraud 101
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Credit card and debit card fraud is more widespread than in the past. In fact, the FTC reports that such fraud costs hundreds of millions of dollars each year in losses to cardholders as well as the credit card companies and issuers. It can happen in a variety of ways ranging from [...]
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Summer Vacation Abroad? How To Protect Yourself in a Foreign Country
July 7th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
For many of us, summer vacation is the time to relax, enjoy and have some fun! Many of us take vacation to popular destinations such as sunny Southern California, Hawaii, or Florida. However, we’re increasingly heading abroad for a summer trip. Even college summer-abroad programs are on the rise. All U.S. citizens [...]
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Does Your Teen Have a Summer Job? Important Laws to Know….
July 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
For a teenager, getting a summer job can be pretty exciting. (I know, I know… less time at that beach or to have fun with friends, but getting a summer job typically ends up to be a pretty great experience. Not only are you earning your first paycheck, but you’re gaining valuable [...]
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Madoff Goes From Ponzi to Prison….
July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Bernie Madoff will be spending a lot of time in prison after being sentenced to a term of 150 years for his financial crimes. Sure, it is one of the strongest sentences for while collar crimes to date. But, that’s what you get for several counts of securities fraud, investment advisor fraud, mail [...]
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