It is unfortunately true that we often get what we pay for. If you download your Health Care Proxy from the Internet, get it from a book, or from an attorney who does not adequately explain what you need to know about advance directives, you may end up with an ineffective or unenforceable Proxy. The following is our list of the ten things you must remember to make your advance directives as effective as possible:

1. Executing a Living Will is not enough. Although Living Wills are...

A DUI or Driving under the Influence charge is much more serious of an event than most people think. Especially in Los Angeles and the Southern California area, where driving is a large part of one’s daily life. The common thought amongst most people is that a DUI is not a serious crime and is more of a traffic violation. The reality is that it is as serious as any other crime and the penalties associated with it might even come with a heavier burden and price tag.

Nuvaring was first approved by the FDA in 2001 as a birth control contraceptive. Nuvaring birth control dangers have been widely reported since. Nuvaring is the 3rd best selling product made by Organon USA.

This and other latest contraceptive devices have the goal of preventing pregnancies. Studies have shown that contraceptives such as Nuvaring which contain desogestrel have almost 2 times the risk of venous thrombosis (also known as Nuvaring Blood Clots) as compared to an...

GlaxoSmithKline released the drug Paxil in 1992 as antidepressants. The conditions that Paxil treated were anxiety disorders, OCD, ADD, PMS, and postpartum depression. Paxil was sold on the market for over ten years before anytime of complications were addressed to the public. It was found that taking Paxil could produce negative side effects, the most devastating being suicidal thoughts and tendencies as well as birth defects. Paxil was reported to have been...

Many are under the inherent assumption that all contracts are the same, and that if it’s written down on paper, then the terms of the contract are clearly spelled out. Conversely, contracts aren’t simply about written terms, and represent a greater significance that should be taken seriously. Contract law can often be confusing due to the involvement of independent contractors and contractor agreements. Without careful attention, these factors can complicate the contractual...

New York is a booming city where new ideas, tools, and technology are consistently being improved upon. With an increasing supply of advanced machinery, the field of medicine in NY has the ability to diagnose and treat patients at a faster rate than ever before. Patients can be treated quickly and can even order their prescriptions online. Health care can be provided by a click of the mouse. Although these advancements may be convenient, this type of care leaves room for negligence and...

One example of Employment Law Dispute is Sexual Harassment. Sexual Harassment is a form of employment discrimination. The law defines it as an unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment.

Stats on Sexual Harassment

About 15,000 cases relating to sexual harassment in the workplace are being brought to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity...

Mesothelioma is a very serious form of cancer which is cost by prolonged exposure to asbestos dust.  It affects the lining surrounding the lungs, the heart, or the abdominal cavity and organs.  While mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer, it often takes 30 to 50 years for the cancer to progress to the point of noticeable symptoms, and since the symptoms are not unique to this disease, it is frequently not diagnosed until the cancer has passed beyond the early...

The thought of a car accident is enough to send a child down our spines. We are so afraid of the words that we try to avoid it in most of our conversations. In today’s fast moving world, we are always hearing news of more and more car and auto accidents. There are millions of cars running on our roads and some of them are way too dangerous to be there. It is almost impossible to keep every careless driver, or improper vehicle under check. While cops and the government are doing...

The early part of the 20th Century saw the United States enjoy an unprecedented building boom, both for residential and commercial properties. This was obviously a benefit to the overall economy, as more people own homes and commercial property now than ever before. Owning property is one of the safest and most reliable investments available for many reasons, but there was also an upswing in one unfortunate variable in regards to this boom – a distinct rise in construction...