If you have been involved in the construction industry for a relatively long time, then you would have come across aConstruction Environmental Management Plan. If you haven’t, then you will be very soon. The reality is that nowadays society has become more conscious of the impact that human activities have on the surrounding environment. Governments have responded accordingly by passing legislation that obliges construction contractors to detail the expected impacts of a project...

Everyone expects to enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday abroad but, unfortunately not all holidays have a happy ending. Accidents and illness often ruin package holidays but if you booked a package holiday you could be eligible for compensation under The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

It doesn’t matter if the accident happened in the UK or abroad as long as it was a package holiday. To qualify as a package holiday at least two or more...

[This was published June 9, 2007 in the Springfield, IL State Journal-Register]

Both the Springfield, IL anti-smoking ordinance and the Smoke Free Illinois Act have a well-intentioned public purpose - to safeguard public health. But when the Springfield City Council and the Illinois General Assembly included private clubs in their prohibitions, they overreached.

Our fundamental law, the United States Constitution, enumerates many of our individual rights that...

Self defense products like stun guns, pepper sprays, tasers, personal alarms, et.al. have quietly crept into the mainstream of society. There are several reasons of course.

They have been used effectively for years by military and police units world wide so we know how effective they are. They are easy to use, cost effective, and easy to find on the internet.

Combine all of that with one other ingredient and you have a very useful tool when it comes to self...

Dollars & Sense

By Denice Gierach

As published in the Naperville Sun – June 15, 2008

As the population ages and particularly our parents age, it is appropriate and helpful to use the services of a geriatric consultant. A number of companies offer a large variety of services depending on your family's needs. These firms are part patient advocate and part mediators with the family when required.

For instance, on many occasions it is necessary to determine...

Also known as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), Mace pepper sprays are one of the widely used self-defense products today. They are affordable, portable, easy to conceal, and when utilized at the right time and place, they can be completely effective in deterring your attacker.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Mace Pepper Spray as a Self-Defense Product
If you are worried about the effectiveness of Mace Pepper spray, you should familiarize yourself first with the pros...

"Chips," as it is called, stands for a Child in Need of Help or Protection. It is codified under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 260C. It identifies cases where the state's social services office becomes involved in family matters where allegations exist related to juvenile delinquency, truancy, child neglect or child abuse.

Who may file?A Chips Petition may be filed by the County Social Services office or it may be filed privately by any person having knowledge of a...

Sometimes, medical errors leave obvious signs: burns, misplaced cuts, infections at the site of incision. However, some are of the more subtle kind and don't manifest until much later. In this case, patients often don't take action until they suffer serious injuries, or occasionally, until the time limit for filing a case has passed. These five steps can help patients spot medical errors early on and get the best response for their case.

Act immediately

Each state...

Most of us have heard of a "Living Will." It is document in which you write out your health care wishes, including any desires you may have about the use of "aggressive and/or invasive" life-sustaining medical treatment. It is to be used if questions arise about what kind of medical care you would or would not want, in situations where you are too ill or injured to make your wishes known.

A "medical power of attorney" or "health care...

Although plenty of people understand the importance of leaving an inheritance to their children or grandchildren, few have procedures in place to ensure proper money management. The benefit of planning is that it helps you maximize the assets your loved ones receive when you can't provide for them.

Below are several financial factors you must consider when leaving an economic legacy.

First, all assets left to a minor must be held by a guardian or placed in a...