Articles By Pavel Leshchinskiy
- What Is a Destination Contract?
A contract may be defined as an agreement between two parties, creating legal obligations for each side to perform certain acts. Once the agreement is formalized, each party becomes legally…
- Legal Malpractice
Lawyers are required to follow numerous rules that govern their professional conduct. Many of these rules relate directly to the lawyer’s duty to act in the best interest of their…
- Who Is Eligible for Medi-Cal?
In short, Medi-Cal is a term used to represent the California Medical Assistance Program. The California Medical Assistance Program is California’s version of the Medicaid program. Medi-Cal is a California…
- Appealing a Health Insurance Denial
If your health insurance company refuses your claim, it implies they will not pay for any or all of the medical expenditures you reported. This may be a difficult and…
- What’s the Difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
The federal government established Medicare and Medicaid, and both programs are supported by tax revenue. They exist to aid in paying for medical expenses. These programs, despite their similarities, serve…
- Health Insurance Disputes
Insurance companies are regulated by the Department of Insurance present in each state. As such, insurance lawyers are lawyers that represent people who have had a legitimate insurance claim denied,…
- Are Employers Required to Offer Health Insurance?
Many businesses in the United States offer their employees health insurance, also known as “employer-sponsored coverage.” Additionally, health insurance can be obtained through military service, private purchases, or government programs…
- Can I Dig in My Yard?
A digging permit is a legal document that allows someone or anything to excavate, drill, or dig on a specified piece of property. A digging permit guarantees that excavation work…
- Compensation for Off-the-Clock Work
Employee compensation refers to cash payments and benefits that employees receive in exchange for services that they provide to their employers. The majority of employees receive wages or salary payments…
- How to Protect Your Brand
The identity of a brand many include many different aspects, including: Logos; Slogans; Mascots; Color schemes; and Other distinguishing features. The success of a business may depend upon the strength…
- Retirement Plan Vesting Schedule
A retirement plan is an arrangement that an individual sets up in order to provide themselves with an income after they retire. The most common forms of private retirement plans…
- Denial of a Disability Benefits Claim
Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits are paid by the federal government to qualified individuals, generally who are aged 65 and over, and/or who are disabled. In order to qualify for…
- Retirement Plan Fiduciary Liability
A retirement plan is an arrangement that individuals set up to provide themselves with an income after retirement. The two most common private retirement plans are IRA and 401(k). One…
- Domestic Violence Lawsuit
Domestic violence occurs when an individual engages in abusive behavior against a: Marital partner; Family member; Close social acquaintance. Domestic violence may also be referred to as spousal abuse or…
- Corporate In-house Lawyer
A consumer issue may arise whenever an individual purchases services or goods as a consumer. There are numerous consumer protection laws at both the state level and the federal level.…
- Board of Directors Responsibilities
Corporate law is a legal term that refers to the written body of laws and regulations which govern how corporations are formed, as well as their interactions with other companies,…
- Proxy Statement
In connection with the annual shareholder meeting, publicly traded corporations must issue “proxy statements” to their genuine owners or shareholders who own publicly traded shares. Investors can find useful information…
- Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O)
Corporate law is an umbrella term that refers to the entire written body of laws and regulations that govern how corporations are formed, as well as how corporations may interact…
- State Limits on Employment Discrimination Damages
Discrimination may be generally represented as any situation where a person is treated less favorably due to their membership or association with a certain group or characteristic, such as their…
- American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, in effect, prolonged many of the tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush’s administration. The act raised rates for higher-income groups while…
- Corporate Fiduciary Duties
A fiduciary is an individual who has either an ethical or legal relationship of trust to another individual or entity. When an individual has a fiduciary duty to another, the…
- California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970 and serves as one of California’s flagship environmental protection laws. The purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act is that…
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) I-9 Audits
All people who work in the United States must have immigration permission to do so. An I-9 form is an immigration document used to verify employment eligibility. All U.S. employers…
- Social Security No-Match Letters
Social Security is a public federal program that gives financial support to individuals who are retired, disabled, or surviving family members. Not everyone will qualify for these benefits, but a…
- PERM Labor Certification
Every year, about one million people obtain U.S. permanent residence (they get a “green card”). Once they have permanent residence, they are legally authorized to permanently live and work in…
- Form I-9 Revisions
The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is used by employers to verify that an employee is legally eligible to work…
- Immigration Laws
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the federal cabinet-level department responsible for public safety. While many people associate the DHS with terrorist attacks, it actually shoulders a much broader…
- Hold-over Tenants: A Landlord’s Legal Remedies
A hold-over tenant is a tenant whose lease has expired but who continues to occupy the leased premises. This situation is also known as tenancy at sufferance. This can occur…
- Small Business Insurance Lawyers
Business insurance, which is also referred to as commercial insurance, provides individuals with protection from risks and liabilities for a wide variety of aspects of running a business. For example,…