We don’t mean tennis rackets here. This is about a racket, or an illegal business operating as an arm of organized crime, also called the “Mob.” The business of running a racket is called rackeetering.
There are a variety of rackets being run across the US, however the most well known one (recognized from books and [...]
Successful Stratton Faxon Cases are a Potpourri
Settlements and verdicts resolved successfully by Stratton Faxon encompass a wide array of subject matter.
The cases resemble a litany of human suffering. The hard-working legal team of Stratton-Faxon has allowed a bit of grace to seep into the lives of Connecticut victims marred by unspeakable tragedies. When medical malpractice [...]
Wrongful death verdicts are rarely less than $1 million, no matter what the precipitating circumstances.
Wrongful deaths are the saddest events of all, so it makes sense that the ensuing verdicts arising from these invariably emotionally devastating cases are the most fruitful as to settlements and awards. No matter who dies “wrongfully” as precipitated by negligence [...]
Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates authorized the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to recruit more foreigners living in the United States to work as physicians, nurses, and linguists in wartime duty to make up for chronic shortages.
There aren’t enough physicians, nurses, and linguists currently serving in the U.S. Military. To begin to [...]
Act includes provisions to promote the identification and protection of trafficking survivors and those who are eligible for asylum and other forms of immigration relief.
On December 11, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. The Act will help promote the identification and [...]
We don’t mean tennis rackets here. This is about a racket, or an illegal business operating as an arm of organized crime, also called the “Mob.” The business of running a racket is called racketeering.
There are a variety of rackets being run across the US, however the most well-known one (recognized from books and movies) [...]
The latest crime to hit the papers is mortgage fraud. There is no question it is on the rise.
Since 2005, this crime increased by a rough average of 13% per year, an astonishing figure, and one the Federal Bureau of Investigation isn’t thrilled to report. It’s the latest form of white-collar crime invented by people [...]
The day after the car crash is usually when you realize you have suffered some major personal and property injuries. The question arises: Just what do you do about it?
If you don’t realize how badly you are hurt the day of the accident, then the day after will bring with it revelations that you hurt [...]
If you’re just about to set-up a new business in the state of Georgia, you’re in luck. It’s fairly easy to get it incorporated, and you can DIY or hire an attorney.
Hiring an attorney to incorporate, while not always necessary, does makes good business sense; you won’t run across any glitches that you may have [...]
If you live in Georgia be prepared to have your identity stolen. It’s a fact. Georgia has the unenviable status of ranking in the top ten states for identity theft crimes.
Now this isn’t a reputation anyone would be proud of, is it? You have to give Georgia a great deal of credit though (pardon the [...]
In early December, the CLASS, or Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, survived a vote aimed at removing it from the Senate health reform bill. The House and Senate bills both contain a version of the act.
Although the CLASS Act is buried deep in both bills and has garnered little media attention, its potential [...]
As the cost of health care increases, many people are turning to the internet. Using health insurance comparison services, many people and families are lowering costs.
During tough economic times, many individuals and families start looking at their monthly budget to determine where they can cut costs. Unfortunately, for families that do not have group health [...]
Wrongful death verdicts are rarely less than $1 million, no matter what the precipitating circumstances.
Wrongful deaths are the saddest events of all, so it makes sense that the ensuing verdicts arising from these invariably emotionally devastating cases are the most fruitful as to settlements and awards. No matter who dies “wrongfully” as precipitated by negligence [...]
