This is being compounded by a Supreme Court decision in 2017 that allows plaintiffs attorney's fees to far exceed the damages awarded.

I don't have the slightest clue but there certainly should be an award for most persistent in which you are a shoe in for ya know.

I like elance, and find that people on odesk can be a bit cheaper and have found some excellent designers there.Another thing I like to do is mention inside the bid description one thing that I'd like them to do once they bid.So, for example, I might give them the job description, and then tell them to answer a question, and then close off.This immediately narrows it down to 30% of people, because the majority shockingly don't read the entire post, and I know not to waste my time with them.Some will provide you with a sample, or give you ideas before you award the bid to them (though you cant directly ask on elance).Of course, their feedback helps a lot too. :)

Since this has become the bragging grounds, may I add that I have the most awards, currently at 28!

Investor is good, he got some awards, generally is recommended in PL.

Any claims made about past success, such as an award won two years ago, must clearly state the date restrictions of that award.

You can't really charge a lot more in rent just because you had landscape done by award-winning gardeners.

My insurance covered up to 1 million and said if he won I would be responsible for any amount above the initial million.This was somewhat of a frivolous case as this guy fell because of his own stupidty and nothing pertaining any negligance on my part or properties part.We went to mediation and he was found at fault 60% and I was found at fault 40% he was awarded 8k but based on him being liable for 60% he only received 40% of the 8k payout.Although this case is different then yours, in other ways it is similar. 

Thank you for your work clearing out the trash.Don't forget my "Narc" and "Cop" awards or do the 10 fake accounts and 50 spam posts I reported only count as one?

In our divorce papers my ex was awarded the house and all that goes with it.