A special needs trust is established to benefit an individual under the age of 65 who is considered disabled by governmental standards. A special needs trust allows those individuals to have income held in trust for their benefit without their assets being disqualified from certain government benefits, including…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act is legislation that was passed to help provide better financial footing for certain disabled clients and their families. Below are a few important points for families and their lawyers to know about the ABLE Act. What Does the…
People with disabilities often require support from other people and institutions. Along with numerous non-profits, the government has multiple agencies that offer a range of “services” for people with disabilities. In the vast majority of cases, these social services were designed – and continue to…
Each year, typically around this time, the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) and The NAWL Foundation release the results of their annual Survey on Retention and Promotion of Women in Law Firms. This survey is the only one of its kind, as it collects data on hundreds…
After noticing they were outnumbered and out-voiced in meetings, female staff members in the Obama Administration adopted a process called “amplification.” When a woman would make a key point in a meeting, the other women in the room would repeat it to give credit to its…
It’s unfortunate that in the 21st century, businesses are still trying to figure out effective ways to achieve demographic diversity in the workplace. While the legal profession has seen exceptional accomplishments spearheaded by underrepresented groups, there is still much to be done in the legal area and…
Gender diversity in the field of law is increasing. It’s no secret that the growth in collaboration among the nation’s female lawyers is changing the landscape in a positive way. Female Leadership in the Legal Profession Elizabeth J. Cabraser of Lieff Cabraser was appointed to serve…
At Milestone Consulting, we take great pride in our ongoing relationships with legal professionals that bring passion and compassion to everything they do. One such relationship is with Laura Yaeger, an accomplished attorney affiliated with Morgan and Morgan, a Tampa-based law firm that specializes in…
In a decision filed in MSP Recovery, LLC v. Allstate, et. al on August 30, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the existence of a primary plan insurance company’s contractual obligation to pay medical expenses is enough to trigger the demonstrated responsibility prerequisite…
Personal injury lawsuits involving minor or moderate injuries are often settled with lump sum payments, in which the entire settlement amount is simply paid to the plaintiff in full. Cases involving severe injuries, on the other hand, commonly lead to structured settlements. What Is A…