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As lawyers, we often focus so much on the procedural and evidentiary requirements of litigation that we forget about the clients' human needs. Based in part on Nance's experience as a litigant, this …
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If the rapture had been today, would you have been ready? I don't mean "ready" within the Christian definition. I don't actually expect the world to end today, but the rapture theory gives us an …
On Saturday, April 30, 2011, Nance will teach a one-hour course at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service's Annual Continuing Education Bootcamp in New York City. Course …
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I recently had the pleasure of sharing this story with Marty Latz, who is one of the dispute resolution professionals I have long admired and respected: One of my favorite resolution stories occurred …
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I was touched as I read the article about a documentary by high school students that chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in Connecticut, where he worked on a tobacco farm while in college. …
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I love New Year's Day. Next to Thanksgiving, it is probably my favorite holiday – especially now that I am of an age when I awaken without a hangover. :) I love being an adult. That's right. I said …
The Uninsured Employers’ Fund (“UEF”) will pay the WC benefits up front, but you will be subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to secure WC insurance for your employees. In my eight …
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The Conflict Your health insurance claims representative and your doctor disagree as to whether your medical expenses should be paid under your insurance policy. The Interests You want the claim to …
The 05/29/08 NYCOSH NEWSLINE contains an article by Liza Frenette that also appeared in New York Teacher Magazine on 05/22/08. In the article, Ms. Frenette describes a hazardous waste situation at a …
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My best friend and I have been friends since we were 12 years old, so we often call on each other to shine the light when we feel a little lost. Recently, she shared with me her fear that she should …
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