Life & Legal Insights: Your Guide to Living Well, Legally and Beyond

Divorce among middle-aged couples is a growing phenomenon. Many assume that once a couple reaches middle age, their marriage is stable, but this isn’t always the case. If you find yourself contemplating the biggest cause for divorce among middle-aged couples, you’re not alone. Let’s explore the … [Read more...]

Effective December 1, 2024, significant bankruptcy rules changes have come into force. These changes include a simplified process for turnover of repossessed property, removal of the need for financial management course certifications, complete restyling of the rules, and important resources to … [Read more...]

Filing for personal bankruptcies is a tough decision, but delaying it can make financial troubles worse. Bankruptcy filings remain below pre-pandemic levels but have risen sharply in the past year. In October, personal bankruptcies increased by 16% compared to the same time last year. More … [Read more...]

A bankruptcy judge delayed a crucial hearing on Monday, stalling Alex Jones’ efforts to block The Onion from acquiring Infowars. The decision leaves the auction outcome uncertain for now. Jones alleges the auction was rigged with fraud and collusion, favoring The Onion over a competing bidder … [Read more...]

$816 Million Exxon verdict faced by the corporation after a worker's benzene exposure led to leukemia, highlighting decades of negligence and health risks. The Facts of the Case The plaintiff worked at a Mobil Oil station in Philadelphia from 1975 to 1980. He said he was frequently exposed … [Read more...]

In Albany, New York, a jury ordered a nursing home to pay $2 million after finding it liable for the wrongful death of Roger Sanford. His daughter, Lori LaRock, filed the lawsuit, claiming that Albany County Nursing Home failed to provide essential care for her father, who had Alzheimer’s and heart … [Read more...]

Before having children, many of us imagine raising them with the help of grandparents. The phrase "it takes a village" often includes them as key supporters. But reality doesn’t always match this vision. Grandparents may be absent for various reasons, such as distance, estrangement, or loss. This … [Read more...]

American freight to close all stores amid bankruptcy - American Freight, a well-known furniture retailer, will close its 328 locations across 41 states. This follows a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by its parent company, Franchise Group Inc. Franchise Group, based in Delaware, Ohio, announced the … [Read more...]

Johnson & Johnson (J&J’s) Texas two-step strategy nears success as it has tried innovative legal tactics to handle billions in alleged liabilities from its talc products. Since 2021, J&J has attempted the "Texas two-step" approach, seeking bankruptcy protection for a subsidiary to … [Read more...]