Depositions are a common practice in the adjudication of any claims, and it is very easy to damage your case based on statements in a recorded setting. A deposition is a testimony taken by a skilled New York court reporter, conducted by a legal representative in a civil tort lawsuit, that is aimed at revealing

don’t worry, it’s rising again as Cannon Law on Monday May 2. Yep, I’m officially done with solo practice and moving on to bigger, hopefully better, adventures. It’s been a great experience, but I think the future is brighter with a partner. It’s going to be nice to have another lawyer in

It’s almost cliché to think that servers in restaurants are the victims of sexual harassment. But the statistics are even worse than you might imagine. In fact, almost 80% of female restaurant workers have experienced sexual harassment by coworkers. If you want your mind blown by more statistics like that, click through

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you’ve probably received a bunch of letters from insurance companies. They ask who your doctors are, what treatment you’ve received, whether you’re willing to give them a recorded statement, and all sorts of other things. One form that is usually included in the flood

Most injury cases don’t hinge on who was to blame for the injuries. Usually it’s pretty obvious who caused a car accident. But what you are able to recover in an injury case is sometimes less clear. Even when you know the law, it can get confusing. It’s worth knowing the rules

The question I get asked most often by my personal injury clients is this: “Do I have a good case?” It’s impossible to answer that question in detail without knowing a lot about a particular case. But I’ve developed a 4 step analysis of a case to estimate whether it is worth

One way employers have tried to get around employment laws to make people working for them sign “Independent Contractor Agreements.” That way, they don’t have to pay overtime, unemployment, or obey a lot of other rules. Unfortunately for them, the courts are wise to their games and look beyond what a worker

At-will employment means that either an employee or an employer can end their relationship at any time for any reason. In practice, it means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason at all or even for no reason. It’s the default rule in every state except Montana.

Title VII is the federal statute that protects many workers from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex. This infographic will give you a basic rundown on what is banned, and what you can do about it. Title VII Discrimination by Sam Cannon

Most people don’t really understand victims’ rights. Here’s my effort to show you the numbers behind the issue. Victims’ rights really deserves more attention than it gets. The criminal system often loses track of the people most affected by its outcomes, and victims can get lost in the process. It may sound