by hirst | Mar 28, 2019 | Estate Planning, Featured
Do the varying types of “wills” that may be associated with an estate plan have you confused? Not all “wills” do the same thing, each serving a very distinct purpose. Read on to learn the basic distinguishing features and be sure to meet with your estate planning...
by hirst | Mar 22, 2019 | Employment Law, Featured
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division recently issued an opinion confirming that an employer cannot delay designating FMLA-qualifying leave as FMLA leave and cannot designate more than 12 weeks of leave (or 26 weeks of military caregiver leave) as FMLA leave....
by hirst | Mar 11, 2019 | Employment Law, Featured
Teachers, like any other employees eligible for FMLA leave, are typically entitled to up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. Employers can choose the method for counting the 12-month period within which the 12-weeks of leave may occur (e.g., fiscal year,...
by Amy Hodges | Mar 11, 2019 | Employment Law, Featured
Teachers, like any other employees eligible for FMLA leave, are typically entitled to up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. Employers can choose the method for counting the 12-month period within which the 12-weeks of leave may occur (e.g., fiscal year,...
by hirst | Mar 8, 2019 | Featured, Legal Updates
A recent decision from the United States District Court for North Dakota addresses the importance of the 7th Amendment right to trial by jury. The 7th Amendment provides, in relevant part, that “[i]n Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed...
