Generally, income as a result of personal injury is not taxable, depending on the specific type of award. However, some areas are taxed as income. For this reason, and the fact that there is a certain amount of gray area when settlements are not categorized into specific taxable groups, many settlements are set up in … Read more
As more law firms and corporations seek to lower costs, paralegals will be in much higher demand. Kaplan University offers four accredited paralegal programs, which will give students the skills they need in order to thrive in this demanding market. The first program that the Kaplan University offers is the Advanced B.S. in Paralegal Studies. … Read more
When LawLeaf receives and application for pre settlement funding chances are the plaintiff doesn’t want to accept an offer made by the defense. The question within the litigation financing industry pertains to pre settlement funding as a financial viable option. Pre settlement funding is defined as a cash advance against a pending personal injury or … Read more