Category: General Article

Can you receive Director Disqualification AND go to Prison for the same offence?

By Delores V. Stalnaker

The answer is yes, as this case shows, where a director of a construction company received a 7 year director disqualification period AND an 8 month prison sentence following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive http://press.hse.gov.uk/2017/construction-company-director-imprisoned-after-safety-failings/  for non compliance with the regulations.

  

Why was the director disqualified and

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Are Exploding

By Delores V. Stalnaker

The two words that strike fear in the minds of doctors and hospital administrators are “medical malpractice.” The word on the street is, money hungry lawyers and patients who are not happy with the results of a medical treatment are suing doctors at an alarming rate. Young doctors pay high … Read the rest

Abuse And Loved Ones In A Nursing Home

By Delores V. Stalnaker

If you have a family member who is in a nursing home, then you might notice a few things that change about the person’s demeanor over time. This doesn’t necessarily mean that something is wrong. It could simply mean that the person is trying to get adjusted to living in … Read the rest