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All over the world, having a queer identity means living in daily fear. This discrimination can be based on who you’re attracted to, how you represent yourself, how you identify, and even your genetic makeup. Discrimination against queer individuals is a form of violence, and should be handled effectively. Although the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars discrimination against people based on...

You hear about rental scams far too often. The scariest part of the scams is knowing that a scam is probably happening in your neighborhood right now. Most renters have likely come across an ad that sounded a little bit off. Yet, a whopping 5.2 million renters have fallen victim to a rental scams within the last year alone.  There’s a lot to consider when looking for a rental property....

So you’ve just won in small claims court, and it’s now time to receive compensation. The only problem is that your convicted debtor refuses to pay their judgement. Debtors have 30 days to appeal the decision if the settlement is more than $2,500 in a Small Claims Court.

You can have all the proper medical insurance, and yet one emergency or illness can send you into financial ruin. It’s not unusual to see stories of cancer patients becoming homeless because they’ve accumulated an exorbitant amount of debt from their medical expenses. One study found that around 40 percent of Americans only have enough saved to cover a $1000 medical emergency.  Last...

The FTC recently sent Plano-based multi-level marketing company AdvoCare under fire for operating as an illegal pyramid scheme. The company was charged with a $150 million fine from the FTC, and is officially banned from participating in any multi-level marketing. Even though AdvoCare has had plenty of celebrity endorsements such as Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, it’s estimated that 72...

Victims experiencing abuse, stalking, or infringement have the right to be safe from contact with their abuser. A restraining order or protective order grants victims legal protection against their abuser. Every state has specifications on restraining orders. However, all states have protective orders and restraining orders legally binding abusers to stay away. Filing a restraining...

Here is our free tenant lawyer advice for knowing when you should hire a tenant lawyer.

Whether accident was your fault or not, there are steps you should take to ensure you get the best of care. In any accident, remember to gather as much information as possible, even if it seems excessive. As one small detail can make a huge difference to your insurance company. Keep the scene as it was, and if possible, do not move your vehicle(s). After everyone involved is safe, it’s...

This guide shows you everything you’ll need to know about subpoenas from how it needs to be served, to what it means to be served a subpoena. A subpoena is a request issued by a judicial court asking a person to provide evidence for a case. The request is issued by the clerk of the court in the name of the case’s judge. The subpoena must be notarized by the judge. It can be served by...

Are you looking to hire a lawyer? When you visit your potential legal representatives, they will want to know everything they can about you. To do so, they will ask you several questions during your first interview. The more information they can get from you, the better the quality of the legal representation that they can offer. Below are five questions that you should expect from your...