The United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi agree that mediation is the best and most timely way to resolve disputes in bankruptcy cases. Mediation is helpful in several instances such as when the bankruptcy involves a complex estate or…
The term “white collar crime” has been used since the 1930s to identify nonviolent crimes that often involve professionals, including some executives. If you are accused of one of these crimes, it can be complicated to defend. Let’s look at a few of these crimes.…
Most people don’t like to think about death but it is inevitable for all of us. When we die, our “stuff” doesn’t die with us. Wills and trusts guide families in the division of the estate. Since most people want to avoid the subject of…
Over the past twenty years, alternative dispute resolution efforts have made significant headway in reducing the number of cases clogging up court dockets. Forms of alternative dispute resolution, and especially mediation, have been critical for allowing disputing parties to meet in other scenarios, work through…
An automobile accident can literally change your life in a matter of moments. Suddenly you might be faced with high medical bills, long recovery times, emotional challenges, and missed time at work. For those with serious injuries, you may be unable to return to work…
As a large portion of the population grows older, more and more families are faced with elder care issues. Whether a family is determining the safest place for an aging parent to live or is making decisions about an estate, mediation can play an important…