Probate Litigation and Estate and Care Planning
Probate Courts are set up with the goal of handling matters involving life decisions and choices, usually when someone is involved who does not have the ability to make decisions for him or herself. This can happen when someone is incapacitated, sick, has died or is a minor or has special...
Embrace the Power of Networking
Lately, I have found myself spending more and more time on LinkedIn. Perhaps it is a natural progression of aging (both personally and professionally) that we find ourselves redirected away from one form of social media and drawn into another, or perhaps it is a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic when...
Severance Agreement Checklist: What Employees Should Look For
Severance agreements are commonly used contracts that provide terminated employees with certain compensation, benefits, rights, and obligations. If you are about to lose your job, your employer may ask you to sign a severance agreement. Almost always, these documents will contain a release of liability, meaning that by signing the document you...
Stanfield Bechtel Law Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case
Stanfield Bechtel Law pursued a claim against the trucking company and its driver, and recently reached a multimillion-dollar settlement. Follow the link to learn more: Stanfield Bechtel Law Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case - Law Firm Newswire
Performance Reviews: Recognizing and Addressing Discrimination
Employment discrimination comes in many forms, some more subtle than others. One example is the use of performance reviews to evaluate the quality of an employee’s work. If you’ve been the subject of a review or you’re an employer who wants to make sure the process is equitable, there are examples of...
Informed Consent in Dentistry: What It Means for Patient Safety
Informed consent is a cornerstone of medical ethics that requires patients of all types of medical providers to have sufficient information and understanding before making decisions about undergoing dental and medical procedures and treatments. Without obtaining a patient’s written informed consent, depending on the nature of the damages and losses and the...
New Year, New Perspective
According to historical records, it is believed that the concept of a New Year’s resolution dates back some 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonians. Although the year began in midMarch, rather than in January, they are said to have made promises to the king and the gods to pay their debts...
Truck Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries
Truck drivers operate large vehicles and are often behind the wheel for many hours at a time. Although regulations are in place to limit how much time drivers can spend on the road, many drivers and trucking companies disregard these rules. Any sort of fatigued driving puts others at risk and the...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Explained
Pregnant employees often face unfair treatment in the workplace, which has prompted Congress to enact the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This law provides a number of unique legal protections designed to make sure pregnant women enjoy reasonable accommodations on the job. The employment lawyers of Stanfield Bechtel Law work to
7 Valid Reasons You Can Get Fired in Connecticut (And 7 Reasons Why You Can’t)
Connecticut is an at-will employment state. What this means for the employee is that, in general, an employer can fire you for any reason it wants to. Of course, there are limits and exceptions to this right, and not all job terminations are legal. Stanfield Bechtel Law is an experienced Connecticut employment...