I defend a lot of workers’ compensation (“WC”) claims against employers who operate in high-risk industries and can’t secure affordable WC insurance without agreeing to pay high deductibles. There are a number of reasons their accident rates are higher and more expensive than for other employers (e.g., machine malfunction, machinery used, worker independence, worker skill)….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 19, 2015 Contact: Tyler Hernandez 202-463-5682 New York City’s The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced Manhattan’s The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick, as a winner in its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards®,…
In 1998, I was single and living in a small town in Upstate New York, where I worked at the college that was pretty much the epicenter of the community. The ice arena I managed was even more of the center of activity, especially in the winter months, and many of the students on campus…
This is another recycled post that was originally published on February 14, 2010: Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing two very talented friends do more than share their performances with audiences. Each of them did so with a charitable spin. I love that! First, FCW Amy Clarke performed at Sidewalk Cafe to raise…
I originally wrote this article for my February 2008 Grayfiti Newsletter (TM), which was replaced by my blog, social media and a new monthly newsletter from The Law Studio. In the article, I gave my 2007 Highlights and invited readers to celebrate all of the little moments. Being very close to losing my mom–the only…
Media Contacts: Amanda Romano MMI (919) 233-6600 amanda@mmipublicrelations.com http://mmipublicrelations.com http://twitter.com/MMIPR Enterprising Women Magazine Announces 2015 Enterprising Women of The Year Award Winners Prestigious Awards Program Recognizes World’s Top Women Entrepreneurs RALEIGH, N.C. Feb. 9, 2015 – Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced the winners of the 2015 Enterprising Women of the Year…
I was born in the United States in 1969 and had three sisters. I was exposed to the traditional fairy tales, such as “Cinderella” and “Snow White.” I read many Bible and other stories about women who were rescued by their princes. Yet my next-door neighbor and babysitter paid me to watch the soap operas…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nance L. Schick The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick Websites: www.nschicklaw.com, www.thirdearprogram.com Direct: 212.804.7041, Main: 212.804.7039 E-mail: nance@nschicklaw.com New York, NY, 01/22/15 – Attorney Nance L. Schick knows conflict. As a litigator for nearly 13 years, she has watched parties struggle to resolve more than their legal actions. Knowing that mediation and…
I want to ask you about your experiences. I see your woven hair and dark, ageless skin. I wonder if your confident smile was ever-present And what you’ve overcome to keep it. I want to understand how the world looks to you. I hear the angry rap playing in your expensive headphones. I wonder if…
You see a group of “white” people Doing what white people do According to your beliefs and experiences. I see John, who lost his father and his job on the same day. I see Jane, who eats and shops to soothe her self-hatred. You see a group of “black” people Doing what black people do…
