What’s The Appeal? Understanding How Appeals are Different from Trials.
When it comes to the law, it can seem like an appeal from a trial court’s ruling or judgment is a second chance, another bite at the apple, a “do-over” to try again to get the right result you were shooting for during your trial. …
What Happens to Your Personal Injury Case If You Were Partially At Fault?
When a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is filed, the injured person or those who have lost a loved one are alleging that someone else is responsible for the incident that led to the injury or death and therefore should be liable to pay damages. Sometimes, multiple parties may be at fault and more than one party is sued, for example, a truck driver and a trucking company. But what happens when the injured or deceased person was also somewhat responsible for the accident? Are they or their family out of luck? …
Rushing & Guice Welcomes Courtney Parker Wilson as Its Newest Associate
Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Parker Wilson as the firm’s new associate attorney. Courtney joined the firm in November 2014 and her practice will focus on commercial litigation and family law. …
Does My Child’s Opinion Matter In Determining Custody?
Most parents going through the difficult process of divorce recognize that the impact of their decision to separate falls heaviest on their children. Kids don’t make the choice to end their parents’ relationship and they may have their own opinions about what happens to them next, who they want to live with, and how much time they want to spend with one parent or the other. Amidst the discussions between the parents, they may be wondering if the children’s wishes are a factor in a court’s decision as to custody. …
Looking for a New Home for Your Business? Look for These Key Commercial Lease Provisions
When you make the decision to rent commercial space for your business, the considerations involved go far beyond location, term, and rent. Failure to take into account a number of other important issues, or ignorance of the detailed terms of your lease, can come back to haunt you with devastating consequences for the continued viability of your business. …
Rushing & Guice Once Again Included on List of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report
Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that it has once again been honored with a recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings. Rushing & Guice managing partner Maria Martinez commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for us. The fact that U.S. News & World Report included Rushing & Guice in its selection of "Best Law Firms 2015" signals that our constant efforts towards innovation, client service, and legal excellence continue to pay off for our clients. We are proud to be included on this list." For the quality of its law practice and breadth of legal expertise, ...
Injured Oil Rig Workers and the Jones Act
Anyone who has worked on a Gulf oil rig or has a loved one working on one knows that there are any number of ways that things can go wrong and lead to serious injuries. Defective drilling rigs, wellheads, and other machinery; improperly designed or installed safety features; gas leaks; structural damage to the rig; and hazardous weather conditions are just a few of issues that potentially confront oil rig workers on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when compared to all U.S. workers, those who work in the oil and gas extraction ...
Employee Embezzlement Can Be Costly: Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Your Business
Earlier this year, a Mississippi woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution to a Tennessee bank and two Oklahoma companies after she was convicted of embezzling money from all three companies. The employee handed direct payroll deposits and diverted money to her bank account and those of members of her family over an extended period of time. …
Changing Your Business Entity or State of Incorporation: Why and How
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of choosing the right type of entity for your new or growing business. From shielding assets, to determining control of the business, to tax issues, many factors go into deciding which corporate form is right for your business. Many similar issues are considered when choosing whether your entity will be incorporated in Mississippi or another state, such as Delaware. …
Pain and Suffering Damages in Mississippi: Will Law Capping Them at $1 Million Be Struck Down?
When someone has suffered a catastrophic personal injury, or a family is reeling from the wrongful death of a loved one, so much of the trauma that lies in the wake of such a tragedy doesn’t show up on medical bills or in lost paychecks. …
