Spada Law Group - December 2023

ments in Personal Injury Cases YOU NEED TO KNOW

to protect the identity of the other party. This is common when athletes, celebrities, politicians, and other prominent figures find themselves involved in a personal injury case. The other reason is to keep things private so other parties don’t try to pursue similar claims in the future. This is where confidentiality agreements can get tricky. If the facts of a case are kept confidential, then the person or entity who did

suffer if they continue the destructive behavior in the future. As lawyers, we aim to work in our client’s best interests. If the confidentiality agreement puts them in the best position going forward, then there’s no reason they shouldn’t sign it, even if it means we won’t be able to show off a big win!

INGREDIENTS • 2 1/2 cups water • 1/2 cup brown basmati rice • 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder • 1 bay leaf • 1 tsp grapeseed oil • 2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped • 1 leek, thinly sliced • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced • 1 cup frozen peas • 4 walnut halves, broken • 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot, add water, rice, bouillon powder, and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil and stir-fry chicken over medium-high heat until just cooked. Remove from pan, then fry leek until soft. Add zucchini, stir-fry for a few minutes more, then add peas. 3. When the rice is cooked, add it and any liquid from the pot to the vegetables. Return chicken to the pan, then cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in walnuts and cheese and serve hot. Chicken, Leek, and Blue Cheese Pilaf Inspired by BBCGoodFood.com

something wrong is protected from negative publicity and public scrutiny. In some cases, the societal benefits of letting the facts be publicly known are so powerful, that clients want to be fairly financially compensated and have the wrongdoer

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delays the release of melatonin, causing us to stay awake longer and wake up throughout the night. It wasn’t easy, but I broke out of this self-destructive behavior by putting my phone out of sight, reach, and mind. I started reading books instead of scrolling through the news and social media. It’s made a hell of a difference in my sleep schedule. Whenever I go skiing, it’s not uncommon for me to run into an octogenarian or two on the slopes. It doesn’t matter if they’re going slow or fast; they’re still out there, and that’s all that matters. When I reach their age, I want to be out on the slopes just like they are, but I’ll only get there if I keep my health in tip-top shape. I’ll need to get as much uninterrupted sleep as possible to do so. And if I can do it, you can, too!

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