Civil Lawsuits

In personal bankruptcy matters, both federal and state laws apply, but the requirements for commencing a bankruptcy action vary from state to state. Due to the complexity of bankruptcy law, most people considering bankruptcy retain an attorney to represent them in court and draft the bankruptcy petition and statement of financial... more »

Civil lawsuits are resolved by awarding monetary compensation to the victim, or plaintiff, if it is proven to a judge or jury that the defendant's actions caused damages to the victim. They can be brought against individuals, business entities or nonprofit organizations. In general, lawsuits are filed when other methods of... more »

Despite a much higher level of education and understanding in society today, compared with society 10 or 20 years ago, there is still a shocking amount of prejudice and ignorance on the topic of HIV and AIDS. Because of this fact, there's also a great deal of discrimination that takes place towards those who suffer from either HIV or... more »

Many people, when they think of an accountant, picture a CPA slaving away in a cubicle working on tax forms. Not all accountant positions are so humdrum, though. Forensic accounting, for example, can be extremely exciting, involving gripping court cases. more »

Oklahoma's worker's compensation laws allow the employer to choose who will conduct treatment for their employees, and determine if the employee is eligible to return to work, and when. The costs for medical expenses are paid from the insurance that the company has purchased. more »