Why Signing a Standard Severance Package Is Usually a Mistake I smell ozone and mint. My suits are tailored to project a specific kind of cold authority. In this room, silence is the only currency…
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They felt the need to fill the void. They started explaining…
The tactical reality of proving independent contractor status in court I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. The…
The Brutal Truth About Invisible Harassment You think you have a case because you were treated poorly. You think justice is a natural byproduct of being right. It is not. I have sat across from…
How to prove a toxic work environment without recorded evidence I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They…
Why a signed release of liability is a death warrant for your legal claim The office smells like strong black coffee and the metallic scent of a late night printer. You sit across from me,…
You sit in a chair that costs more than your first car, smelling the sharp scent of strong black coffee and old paper. I have spent twenty-five years watching employers try to intimidate workers into…
The illusion of the restrictive covenant Non-compete agreements are often unenforceable because they fail the reasonableness test regarding duration, geography, and scope of activity. Most employers draft these documents with a heavy hand, assuming that…
The brutal mechanics of corporate insolvency and wage recovery The coffee in my office is the only thing stronger than the realization that your former employer has filed for bankruptcy. I recently spent 14 hours…
The smell of burnt coffee and old paper fills this office because the truth is rarely pleasant. You think your silence is a virtue. You think waiting a week to report that back strain or…