Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Joe Murphey “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care” The above quote is attributed to Teddy Roosevelt [TR]. Even aside from having the pleasing, lyrical flourish …
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By Jim Shea There has been a growing trend of states enacting legislation making general contractors jointly and severally liable for the wages, benefits and supplements owed by project subcontractors to that subcontractor’s workers. …
Read MoreWed, Jun 1st, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Bob Cowles Whether it’s a custom-built home, a large housing development or a high-rise condominium or office building, legal disputes related to construction issues can be complicated. The number of primary defendants and …
Read MoreMon, May 9th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steve Dunn With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published …
Read MoreWed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Gregory J. Parent There are alternatives to taking a case to trial other than mediation. Arbitration is the process of settling a dispute through a presentation to a neutral third party or panel. …
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By Debbie Tarkington When lawsuits occur in the trucking industry, the potential for “nuclear verdicts” – verdicts where a jury award exceeds $10 million – is enormous. According to the most recent research on …
Read MoreWed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Jack Slover Often when a parent or other family member gets to a point where they cannot safely live at home and take care of themselves due to their age or to health …
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By Elizabeth Todd Whether an individual is purchasing a new car, a new television, or a new kitchen appliance, the company that makes those products isn’t the only manufacturer involved. In today’s global economy, …
Read MoreThu, Apr 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steve Dunn Wage cases are stressful for everyone involved. Workers, sometimes representing a large, similarly situated group, feel as though they were systematically underpaid. Employers often feel as though they tried to comply …
Read MoreTue, Apr 5th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Joe Murphey Spoiler alert: In case you haven’t seen the movie yet, Old Yeller dies in the end. And the whole world cried. And they still do, as the film continues to captivate …
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