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Claim Survived Bankruptcy, No Final Judgment
With exceptions inapplicable to the action, appeal is possible only upon final judgment, which is the judgment that resolves all issues as to all parties. That question is for an appellate court to determine without regard to the parties’ or … Continue reading
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Settlement Covered Successive Claim
Claimant settled an earlier claim for repetitive injury to the “left upper extremity [,]” then made a later claim related to claimant’s left wrist, which the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission denied because of the settlement. Claimant challenged that conclusion … Continue reading
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Holdover Plus Payment Equals Renewal of Lease
Real property lease included an option for lessee to renew, which required lessee’s notice of intent to renew six months before the lease terms’ expiration. After the lease’s expiration, lessee continued to pay, and lessor to accept, rents before lessor … Continue reading
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From markers to face masks, classroom supplies may be tax deductible
Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. … Continue reading
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U.S. Household Debt Tops $16 Trillion Amid Rising Inflation
U.S. household debt increased to a record $16.15 trillion in the second quarter, driven mostly by a $207 billion jump in mortgage balances, with credit card and auto loan debt also rising as consumers raised their borrowing to deal with … Continue reading
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Worker Classification 101: employee or independent contractor
A business might pay an independent contractor and an employee for the same or similar work, but there are key legal differences between the two. It is critical for business owners to correctly determine whether the people providing services are … Continue reading
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