Nicole Rice

Writing is like breathing. Necessary.

United States

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and double minor in Creative and Technical Writing. I am a lover of education and knowledge. Writing gives me a reason to spend plenty of time researching and learning new things. I have been a voracious reader since childhood, which led to a natural writing ability.
While I do not hold any specific preference of writing topics, the majority of my experience lies within the legal field. Having worked for more than 20 years as a paralegal and several years as a legal content writer for a national corporation servicing law firms across the country, my familiarity with different areas of law is vast. Other areas of expertise include medical communications and general product descriptions.
My portfolio contains a wide array of styles and topics. I am capable of producing ongoing, relevant blog posts, social media content, website landing pages, white papers, email campaigns, and much more.

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Medical

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Impact of the 2018 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Payment and Policy Changes |...

On July 31, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule for the 2018 payment and policy changes for Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF.) The changes to be expected from this rule include updates to IRF Prospective Payment System (PPS) rates, removal of 25% payment penalties for late transmissions, adjustments to the 60% rule of presumptive methodology, technical process revisions, and the IRF Quality Reporting Program.

E-commerce

Blogs

The Christian Heart
09/03/2019
ANGELS IN WAITING 91:4 - The Christian Heart

I have been a Neonatal ICU nurse since 2010. I am also on the bereavement committee, and part of my job includes dressing babies once they pass on to Heaven. God had been speaking to me about finding someone to help sew gowns small enough to fit our premature patients, and in turn, assist grieving families through the bereavement process.

Legal

Melinda Weerts PLLC
10/27/2019
Some tips to survive divorce | Melinda Weerts Law, PLLC

The end of a marriage can feel almost apocalyptic. Life becomes fractured. It seems as if nothing has a place, and you are not even sure which way to turn or where to begin. When children are involved, things can be especially stressful.

Levin and Levin, LLP
09/06/2019
Immigrants now subject to public charge rule | Levin and Levin, LLP

On August 12, 2019 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security finalized what is known as the "public charge" rule. It is slated to go into effect on October 15, 2019 and has the potential to cause the great majority of immigrants to be denied a green card or visa.

Springfieldildivorceblog
03/15/2018
What are the best interests of a child? | Stange Law Firm, P.C.

When a judge is tasked with the decision of determining child custody and/or visitation schedules, the first item he or she will take into consideration is commonly known as the child's "best interests." This is an all-encompassing term, which includes all aspects of a child's well-being.

Levin and Levin, LLP
09/12/2019
New apartment occupants left homeless by construction delays | Levin and Levin, LLP

Tenants expecting to move into Quincy's newest apartment tower, Nova Residences, received bad news by email on the last Tuesday in August. The project developer, LBC Boston, informed residents that their new homes would not be ready for move-in by September 1st, the date when the project was originally scheduled to be completed.

Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC
04/17/2019
Mother and child killed in Oakland hit-and-run | Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker

Although we all expect motorists to be attentive, rested, and sober behind the wheel, the sad reality is that many of them act in dangerous ways. This puts innocent individuals at risk, including pedestrians. These individuals, who are without the safety protections afforded by vehicles, are extremely vulnerable to suffering extensive harm in these accidents, as can be seen by one recent incident.

Gibbs & Sellers, PC
08/02/2018
Consumer fraud series: Fictitious or unauthorized banking | Gibbs & Sellers, PC

So far in our consumer fraud series we have learned about three different types of fraud: identity theft, phishing, and cashier's check fraud. We know that there are numerous ways scammers can steal information and use it for fraudulent purposes, and we have identified some specific scenarios in which the theft could take place.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
10/24/2016
Are Commissions Covered Under the Wage Act?

Do you live in the state of Massachusetts? Do you know the difference between commissions and wages under the state law? Whether you are an employer or an employee, it is important for you to know exactly how the law handles commissions in the event of a dispute.

Dunlap Fiore, LLC
08/03/2018
Representation for construction project development | Dunlap Fiore, LLC

Construction project development is not for the faint of heart, to put it mildly. Such is a far more complex process than simply filling out a few documents. When making the decision to undertake such a job, a developer would be well advised to make it his or her first priority to consult with an experienced construction law team.

Susan Rossi Cook, Attorney and Mediator
04/18/2019
Preparing a child to speak to a mediator | Susan Rossi Cook, Attorney and Mediator

A child stuck in the middle of a custody dispute can suffer serious psychological harm if forced to choose between their parents. Trained mediators are well versed in how to approach and question a child as to their own wishes without making them feel as if they are turning their back on either parent.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
12/25/2016
How to Fight an Eviction in Massachusetts: Tenants' Guide to Staying in Their Homes

When a landlord begins the eviction process, they are proceeding under Massachusetts's summary process rules. These are the rules that a landlord must proceed under or they risk violating the tenant's rights. While a summary process is the fastest legal proceeding in Massachusetts, it can still be quite slow and costly for the landlord.

Aldridge & Aldridge Law Firm
08/03/2018
Explosion causes injuries at a Lexington estate sale | Aldridge & Aldridge Law Firm

According to an article published by The Post Courier, three individuals simply attending a Lexington estate sale were injured when an explosive device went off. The estate belonged to a deceased explosives hobbyist. A man who was browsing through the items lit what he thought was a cigarette lighter but turned out to be an explosive device.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
09/21/2017
Can I have a jury? Yes! - Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts

The Housing Court in Massachusetts is an extremely busy court in which individuals often choose to represent themselves, instead of hiring an attorney.Unfortunately, those individuals are many times unfamiliar with the Uniform Rules of Summary Process.These rules include the right to a jury trial, and in a court with such a caseload, a jury demand can sometimes be overlooked.Such was the case in Tchad Cort v.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
03/25/2016
Adverse Possession in Massachusetts

So what exactly is adverse possession? Adverse possession is a way to obtain the title to a property by physically occupying it for a long period of time. This means that you can acquire property without the owner's consent if you possess it for long enough.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
02/25/2018
Massachusetts' Tenant Friendly Security Deposit Law - Let's Get Yours Back

The Massachusetts Security Deposit Law is one of the most tenant-friendly statutes in the United States. Many lawyers advise their landlord clients not to take security deposits because staying in compliance with the statute is not easy. Further, a violation of the statute may award tenants three times their deposit plus attorney fees.

Gibbs & Sellers, PC
08/09/2018
Consumer fraud series: High yield investment fraud | Gibbs & Sellers, PC

In the fifth and final installment of our consumer fraud series, we are going to discuss high yield investment fraud. Although it can happen to anyone, this type of fraud is more common among those in a higher income class. In addition, victims can be non-profits, charitable organizations, or even municipalities.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
09/04/2017
Will I Still Receive My Commissions If I No Longer Work For My Employer? - Doubleday Law in...

The Massachusetts Wage Act addresses the issue of commission payments by an employer to an employee. In such, it deems that a commission becomes "due and payable" when the amount is definitely determined. Simply put, if a sale is final and an exact commission has been earned, that amount is due and payable to the employee regardless of current employment status.

Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts
09/14/2017
Can My Service Dog Move In With Me? - Doubleday Law in Boston Massachusetts

Providers of any type of housing are obligated to provide a prompt response to any reasonable accommodation request, including requests involving service animals.The violation of that timely response became the basis of a case against one housing provider, in which the decision was rendered not only for the owners of the service animal and condo unit, but also closed a gap between laws that made response time to these requests a grey area.