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Thai K1 Visas: How to Get Them By : Benjamin Hart This article is designed for US Citizens who wish to bring their Thai loved ones to the United States. Sane or Insane? Lawyers: Choosing a Psychologist to Examine your Client-From Chicago and Cary By : Dr Michael Shery Are you a defense lawyer who suspects that a client may have been mentally or psychologically impaired during the commission of a crime? Have him examined psychologically to assess his sanity, insanity or culpability. After all, there may be significant mitigating circumstances. Read this article to discover everything you need to know! How You Can Benefit From Online Investigation Services By : Ed Opperman You may find yourself in need of a professional private investigator to protect your interests. Sometimes its more inexpensive to hire an online investigation company to conduct flat fee searches instead of retaining a PI by the hour. Tennessee's New Crooks with Guns Law By : Nathan Moore The Crooks with Guns law, as it has been entitled, drastically increases the punishments for gun related crimes associated with the commission of certain enumerated "dangerous felonies". Debts and Bankruptcies By : Todd Osbourne People have been going bankrupt for a long time. In the U.S., some consumers start considering their bankruptcy options when debt repayment doesn't look realistic and they need a fresh start to deal with their financial situations... For NYC Shoplifters! By : Joseph Potashnik Caught for shoplifting in New York City? Read this article to learn what to expect from the legal system and how to minimize future problems and stigma a criminal record may carry. Joseph Potashnik is a criminal defense lawyer in NYC who has answered thousands of questions about shoplifting charges. Bankruptcy And Consumers- Are The Bills Due? By : Todd Osbourne People experience financial difficulties all the time. Job losses, medical bills, divorces, declining home values & general overspending can drive consumers into debt to maintain their lifestyles. Consumer debt levels and bankruptcy filings have gotten a lot of attention recently...will this trend continue? Achieving the best Child Custody Agreement By : Arthur Turner It is, of course, extremely painful when two people drift apart. The fact that there are little lives involved makes it just so much harder. It is therefore imperative that you do your best to secure the best possible child custody agreements if you are divorcing or separating.This articles gives a few pointers on how this can be achieved. Know the Differences Between Executors and Trustees By : Mitchell Miller Executors and trustees are both named in estate planning documents. Yet there are major differences in the responsibilities of these two different functions. ZOA Convinces Google to Change the Earth By : Brian Cuban How often can someone claim that they changed the way we view the world. Deborah Fidel and the Zionist Organization of American (ZOA) can do just that. Fast facts about court reporters in Florida By : Mark Etinger Court reporters in Florida provide an important service to the legal community in the Sunshine State. Because of their professionalism and reliability, these court reporters are charged with a key responsibility: creating an accurate written record of everything that is spoken during a trial, motion, deposition, meeting or other event. Facts and statistics about becoming a California court reporter By : Mark Etinger The state of the job market in California is currently uncertain. The unemployment rate is one of the highest in the country, and many companies are moving to other parts of the United States to avoid the high cost of doing business in the Golden State. 10 things to know about the Miami, Florida court reporter By : Mark Etinger The legal community in Dade County is one of the busiest in the country. As we speak, there are millions of criminal and civil cases being held in Miami area courthouses, as well as thousands of depositions being taken every day within the law offices found in the area. Things You Must Do After an Auto Accident - Part II By : Part II of Things You Must Do After an Accident. It contains information and tips to help you protect yourself is you are in an car accident. It outlines information your attorney will need if you decide you need an attorney. About New York Court Reporters By : Mark Etinger About New York Court Reporters New York City is home to one of the biggest, busiest legal communities in the world. Millions of attorneys practice their trade on the island of Manhattan, with thousands more graduating from law school each year and joining their ranks. New Standards Adopted for Greener California By : Kenneth Wang California adopted new green building standard for all new construction. Incorporating a Professional Practice By : Stephen Nelson Are you a professional--a doctor, dentist, engineer or accountant--interested in incorporating your practice? Use these tips for making the process easier and safer. After Numerous Recalls, U.S. Bans Lead in Toys By : Joel Simon The U.S. government took a surprisingly long time to officially ban lead from children's toys. There is not enough safety oversight for toys and other products that children play with. Children who have been injured by dangerous toys and defective products have legal rights. No more accident valuations by formula. By : Jason Crawford An article discussing the fact that there is no longer any "formula" used to calculate the values of accident cases. 6 Ways to Challenge An Insurer's Denial of Your (Late) Notice of Claim By : Jonathan Cooper This article provides some tips on what to do if the insurance company denies your claim Tips On How To Land A Training Contract By : Tomer Harel The article gives tips on how to do training contract applications and go through training contract interviews. If You Have Been Bitten or Attacked by a Dog in Virginia, Then You Need to Read This Article By : James Parrish This article is designed to help those people who have been attacked or bitten by a dog in Virginia and need to prosecute a claim for their medical bills and personal injuries. This information will help those people better understand what type of evidence they will need to prevail in a such a claim. Finally, the article dispels myths about certain breeds of dogs, like pit bulls, and how they are treated by the law. Do You Need To Locate Someone By : Ed Opperman Are you having a rough time trying to find someone who seems to have disappeared? Many times, a good investigation company is just a click of your mouse away. If you are unsure how to locate someone hiring a professional can be a whole lot easier online. Defense Attorneys: How to Get a Psychological Evaluation of your Client to Determine his Sanity By : Dr Michael Shery Defense lawyers: Do you have a client whom you suspect may not be fit to stand trial or may not have been sane during the crime? A psychological assessment is required to assess your clients mental status or culpability. This article explains how to have your client assessed for competence, fitness, sanity or insanity. How a New York Dentist May Lose A License and How To Avoid It. By : Joseph Potashnik This article discusses New York Office of Professional Discipline procedures and its implementations on New York dentists accused of professional misconduct. A short course on auto insurance in Virginia By : Car insurance provides compensation to another person in the event that you are found to be liable to that person damages. Your liability insurance not only protects your personal assets. It also provides coverage for you and your passengers if you have the misfortune to be injured in a collision with someone who only has the minimum coverage of 25/50/20 or someone with no insurance at all. Personal Injury: How to Get an Evaluation to Determine Psychological Damage-From Chicago and Cary By : Dr Michael Shery Personal Injury lawyers: Do you have a client whom you suspect may have been injured mentally or psychologically from an accident? A psychological assessment will assess your clients mental status and degree of injury. This article explains how to have your client assessed for emotional and psychological harm resulting from an accident. Consumer Fraud Criminal Liability By : Joseph Potashnik With consumer fraud on the rise, federal and local law enforcement agencies crack down increasingly on individuals and groups suspected of this crime. But what is consumer fraud to begin with? New Employee Benefits: Weed and Paid Leave? By : Elizabeth A Moreno California is seeking to be the first State in the nation to mandate that employee's get paid sick leave and continue to work while using Marijuana for medicinal purposes. How to Make a Claim in Virginia for Injuries Due to a Dog Bite-Part I By : James Parrish This article is designed to help those people who have been attacked or bitten by a dog in Virginia and need to prosecute a claim for their injuries and medical bills. This information will help those people better understand the law surrounding these matters and what type of evidence they will need to prevail in a such a claim. Memtal Health Damages? How To Choose a Psychologist to Examine your Client-From Chicago By : Dr Michael Shery Are you a personal injury lawyer who suspects that a client may be mentally or psychologically impaired as the result of an accident? Have him examined to assess the quantity and severity of any resulting psychological symptoms. After all, there may be a need for significant compensation to make your client whole again. Read this article to discover everything you need to know! Four Reasons Guardians and Parents Should get Legal Advice After their Child is Injured By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article provides important information for parents and guardians whose children have been in a serious accident. Federal Wire Fraud Crime By : Joseph Potashnik The Federal Wire Fraud Statute is one of the most used tools in federal prosecutions of white collar and business crimes. Together with the Mail Fraud Statute, it is the work horse of federal prosecutors in white collar criminal cases. Mistakes Often Made By Car Wreck Victims By : Brent Adams North Carolina personal injury lawyer discusses the important things that should be done after a motor vehicle collision.These steps should be taken in order to the collect maximum amount for the claim. What is Federal Mail Fraud Statute? By : Joseph Potashnik This article is about the Federal Mail Fraud statute, its elements, and defenses. Social Networking Sites Can Hurt Your Injury Claim By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article warns accident victims that insurance companies may use their social networking site profiles against them in their injury case. Federal Prosecution and Defenses of the False Statements Statute By : Joseph Potashnik This article, written by New York and New Jersey criminal defense attorney Joseph Potashnik discusses definitions and defenses related to federal charge of making false statements. The Home Owners and Buyers Guide to Organising Mortgage Insurance By : Jo Thomas The home owners guide to mortgage insurance that outlines what you need to know to get the right insurance. Don't purchase the wrong insurance and needlessly increase your monthly repayments. Settling Your Injury Claim Without a Lawyer By : James Dodson A common question lawyers receive from potential clients is whether the client should accept an offer made by the defendant's insurance company shortly after an accident. Insurance companies commonly attempt to encourage an early settlement of some claims by offering a relatively nominal settlement. There are some considerations that consumers should be aware of before simply accepting such an offer from an insurance company. New York Computer Crimes By : Joseph Potashnik This article by New York criminal defense attorney Joseph Potashnik discusses New York Computer Crimes statutes, including definitions and liabilities. Rejecting Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Stacking By : James Dodson Under Florida law, when someone makes an election not to have uninsured motorist coverage (UM) on their policy, a specifically worded form must be signed. The insured also has the right to accept or reject stacked uninsured motorist coverage. New York Insurance Fraud Crimes By : Joseph Potashnik New York Insurance Fraud Criminal Statutes and Liabilities. Steps to Protecting Yourself After a Truck Wreck By : Katie Kelley Truck accidents are quickly becoming the most frequent, costly and fatal automobile accidents that can occur in the United States. It is best to know the facts surrounding truck accidents and injuries in order to be prepared in case the unfortunate may occur. New York Arraignments By : Joseph Potashnik This article, written by Joseph Potashnik, a New York criminal defense lawyer, provides general New York city arraignment information. Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage on My Auto Policy If I Have Medicare or Health Insurance? By : James Dodson The purpose of uninsured motorist coverage is to compensate the insured for all of the elements of damage they would have been entitled to receive from the person causing the accident, but who carried no bodily injury insurance, or very low limits of coverage. Of this list of damage items, the only ones which would be covered by health insurance or Medicare would be "covered" medical expenses. Why You Shouldn't Sign a Medical Release for the Insurance Company By : James Parrish This article is designed to inform people injured in car accidents or attacked by a dog about the ways that insurance compnies will attempt to gain access to their entire medical history by getting them to sign Medical Authorizations or Releases. Diminution of Value to Your Vehicle Following an Automobile Accident By : James Dodson Article aims to help consumers understand Diminished Value claims and how they work. The Dramatic Life of The Murphy Case Ends With Personal Injury Damages Taxable By : Elizabeth A Moreno The dramatic life of the Murphy case came to a quiet end when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case which signaled the taxation of personal injury damages. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? By : James Dodson A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. The wrongful death statute specifically provides who is entitled to receive compensation, as well as the types of damages which may be recovered. This article outlines this and other information. Tracing License Plate Numbers By : Chad Kiser If you want to know who owns a particular car, then you can do so by conducting a license plate number reverse lookup. There are quite a lot of reasons why you might want to perform this kind of search. One reason is if you encounter someone suspicious driving a particular car, or if you were involved in a hit and run case. Three Legal Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Home - or More By : Jonathan Cooper This article addresses three common - and potentially disastrous - mistakes that people make when they have been sued, and provides practical suggestions to avoid them. Criminal Records Online: Where to Find Them for Free By : Chad Kiser In any thorough investigation about a person's background, verification of records of criminal activity, if any, is part of the modus operandi. The highly computerized environment of the present Information Age makes such inquiries both expedient and comprehensive with online criminal records. Will My Case Go To Court? By : James Dodson One of the most common questions I am asked by new clients is whether it will be necessary that their case go to court. Most people want nothing to do with having to go to trial. They fear that once they hire a lawyer, they will lose control of their case. They have heard of cases taking years to resolve and fear their's will be one of them. How to Get a Fair Insurance Settlement By : Mark Decherd No matter what has damaged your home, if it's covered by your insurance policy, you can rest easy knowing that it will be taken care of - or can you? California Supreme Court makes Confidentiality of Mediation Proceedings Iron Clad By : Elizabeth A Moreno The California Supreme Court, in Simmons v. Ghaderi (July 21, 2008), has hammered in the last nail and has made confidentiality of mediation proceedings iron clad. The court held that there can be NO implied waiver of mediation confidentiality. An oral settlement agreement that is not in writing, signed by the parties and where there is no express waiver of mediation confidentiality, is not admissible and will not be upheld in court. Free Divorce Records Search: Can You Search for Copies of Public Divorce Records for Free? By : Chad Kiser It is possible to find free divorce records if you are looking for records from a long time ago. Until the 19th century, divorce was almost unheard of. If in fact you are seeking divorce records that you know date back this far, you may be able to find them using sites like Ancestry and RootsWeb. Three Deadly Sins that Can Ruin A Mold Case By : Jonathan Cooper This article discusses the importance of appropriate mold testing and allergy testing to mold claims from the vantage point of the property owner and the personal injury plaintiff. The Non Custodial Parent's Quest for Dependency Exemption By : Donald P. Schweitzer As a parent you many assume that you can claim your children as dependents on your tax returns. But what if you and the other parent do not live together? In review of Anderson v. Commissioner, a recent case decided in tax court, we see that there are specific rules as to which parent is entitled to the dependency exemption. Rules that you may need to know before filing your taxes. Finding the Best Virginia Personal Injury Attorney For Your Accident Case By : Benjamin Glass If you've been injured in a car accident in Virginia you may find the choices of attorney to be daunting. Having a hard time differentiating one from another? Follow this simple check list of steps to finding the right Virginia accident attorney for your case. How to Choose the Best Trainee Solicitor Jobs By : Tomer Harel Choosing the best trainee solicitor jobs tips and guidelines. Mediators And Centurions Have More In Common Other Than Wearing Shoes. By : Elizabeth A Moreno Centurions conjure up images of battles and aggressiveness, not the attributes of a mediator who should be peace building and peacemaking individuals. It is far from a kinder- gentler, soul searching and peace loving process. Mediators have more in common with shoe wearing Centurions. Mediators, like Centurions, battle conflict. They are adept and skilled at using various tools in conquering conflict. Florida Car Insurance...What Does "Full Coverage" Really Mean By : James Dodson Many people say they have "full coverage", believing they are adequately insured. However, when asked the specifics of what coverage they actually own, they generally have no idea. This helps explain what Full Coverage really is. Think Long and Hard Before You Give a Recorded Statement to the Opposing Insurance Company By : James Parrish This articles is designed to help people injured in Virginia car accidents understand why it is so important to seek legal counsel before allowing the opposing insurance company to record their statement about the accident at issue. This course of action will strengthen their position in a personal injury claim against the insurance company for the driver who caused their injuries. Internet picture wins defendant two years in prison By : Robert Keefer Young people enjoy using the internet social sites. They post pictures, movies and articles. Sometimes these posts can come back to haunt them especially in the criminal justice contest. How Innocent People get convicted of DUI. By : Robert Keefer With a little bad luck or help from the officer, an innocent person can easily get convicted of drunk driving. Because the .08 bac standard usually involves an unimpaired driver it is easy to arrest a .00 bac driver who shows no impairment. You might hope that the breath machine will save this .00 bac driver; however, in Florida a .00 bac driver is often accused of refusing the very test that would save him. Failure to Recall Prior Physical Complaints and Treatments... Does It Mean Dismissal of Your Case? By : James Dodson One of the questions that we frequently encounter from clients in preparing for their deposition testimony is whether their failure to recall prior physical complaints and treatments by their physician could result in dismissal of their claim. Why You Should Always Seek Medical Care When You Are Injured in a Virginia Automobile Accident By : James Parrish This articles is designed to help people injured in Virginia car accidents understand why it is so important to promptly seek and obtain medical care for their injuries. These actions will not only guard their health, but also strengthen their position in a personal injury claim against the opposing insurance company. Caveat Venditor: Why a Retailer Sells Goods at His Own Peril By : Jonathan Cooper This article addresses how selling a defective product can lead to a retailer or distributor's financial ruin, and provides practical steps to avoid it. 5 Rules to Succeed in Filing an Insurance Claim By : Jonathan Cooper This article highlights 5 important rules to assure that your insurance claim is not denied. When A Widow Is Not A Surviving Spouse By : Donald P. Schweitzer Is it possible to be a widow, yet not a surviving spouse in the state of California? The answer is a resounding "yes," according to "Estate of McDaniels" (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 458. Tips for Florida Incorporation By : Stephen Nelson Thinking about incorporating in Florida? Consider these seven tips says one small business accountant to make incorporation easier and most beneficial. Iowa Work Injuries- A Story About Jim's Struggle with an Insurance Company By : Corey Walker Iowans' injured at work are sometimes treated very badly by insurance companies and this is a story about a client of mine named Jim and his journey for justice through Iowa's workers' compensation system. If You are Hurt in a Virginia Car Accident, Then CALL THE POLICE! By : James Parrish This article contains tips to assist a person injured in a Virginia automobile accident as they face-off against the insurance industry in the world of bodily injury claims. Let's take the fear out of calling the IRS By : Joe Mastriano This article discusses the way you should prepare yourself for calling the IRS. Preparing properly will take the fear out of making the call. You will be directed to IRS information to use, and additional free information to further prepare for the call to resolve you IRS issues. Top 5 Training Contract Interview Tips By : Tomer Harel If you've handled to obtain an interview for a training contract it means you've astounded the recruiters. The next part to deal with - the interview itself - won't be easy, but abide our advice and you can be one step ahead. Do You Need To Locate Sombody By : Ed Opperman Are you having a rough time trying to find someone who seems to have disappeared? Many times, a good investigation company is just a click of your mouse away. If you are unsure how to locate someone hiring a professional can be a whole lot easier online. Reasons To Do A Reverse Email Trace By : Ed Opperman Did you know that it is possible to do a reverse email search on emails or blog post directed toward you? Let's take a look at a few reasons why you might want to do a reverse e-mail search. Court Orders Google to Turn Over YouTube Data By : Donald P. Schweitzer A federal court has ordered the giant of all Internet companies - Google, to hand over documents concerning YouTube's viewing data to another media monster - Viacom. Viacom and Google are currently entangled in a no-holds barred lawsuit, concerning allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights. Speaking Out: Taking Legal Action Against a Sex Abuser By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This book reviews the legal options available to sexual assault victims in Ontario. How to Do a Criminal Records Search By : Ed Opperman You may want to perform a criminal records search on your own. However, most people will usually rely on a professional or an effective Web site for more information and accurate detail. Myths About "Impaired Driving", "Drunk Driving" or Driving "Over 80" Charges By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger Have you been charged with impaired driving? This article challenges some common misconceptions about defending these charges. 45 Things you NEED to Know About Impaired Driving Charges By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article provides an outline of the defences available to impaired driving charges and other important considerations. A person charged with impaired driving or driving "Over 80" should consider this list when deciding whether to self-represent or when chosing a defence lawyer. Just How Good is that Plea Bargain? By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article highlights factors a person accused of a crime should consider before pleading guilty to a criminal offence. Answers to 7 Questions Accident Victims Must Know By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article addresses common misconceptions held by accident victims contemplating a claim for compensation. 11 Things Car Accident Victims Should Know By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger This article outlines simple steps that everyone can take after a car accident to protect their claims for damages. From keeping receipts to dealing appropriately with their own doctors, this paper provide practical advice accident victims need to know now. California Father Is Left Off The Hook From Having To Pay Child Support For Adult Son By : Donald P. Schweitzer Determining a parent's obligation to support a child in California is pretty cut and dry in most cases. However, as the parties in a recent published case learned, determining a parent's obligation to pay child support for an adult child will usually depend on the particular facts of the case. Using a Limited Liability Company for Asset Protection By : Stephen Nelson Looking for techniques you can use to better protect your business assets or investment wealth? A limited liability company may be just the ticket, says one tax accountant. Practical Advice You Can Use Right Now: 13 Tips for After Your Car Accident By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger After you leave the accident scene there are important steps you should take, and other steps you should avoid, to maximize your insurance settlement. This article provide practical advice injured victims can take right now to protect their claim. The Iowa Injured Workers' Bill of Rights- Part 2 By : Corey Walker Iowans' hurt at work often do not know what their basic rights are. This article provides workers injured in Iowa with some basic information about their rights under Iowa's workers' compensation laws, including what benefits they should receive, how their weekly check is calculated and much more. Take these 5 Steps at Your Accident Scene to Protect Your Case By : Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger Do you know what to do at the scene of an accident? This article outlines the steps a person who is injured in a car accident should take. The article provides practical advice that will assist the accident victim later when dealing with the insurance company or if advancing a claim through a lawyer. From dealing with the police and the other drive, to making notes of important facts, this article is written in everyday language. The dirty little secret with Virginia's DWI testing program By : Robert Keefer The dirty little secret of Virginia's DWI testing program: the breath tester is "dated, unstable and unreliable". Iowa Work Injuries- How Can This Be Happening to Me? By : Corey Walker Iowans' injured at work often wonder how can this be happening to me? This is a story about one of my clients named Karen and her journey through Iowa's workers' compensation system. Simple Tips to Fill your Application for Training Contracts By : Tomer Harel Your training contract application form is your primary personal marketing tool and is often the first contact you will have with decision makers at the firm. Your aim is to provide a comprehensive summary of your career and education that is concise, easy to read, attractive and appropriate to the firm. Spend time getting your application just right as it may be your first and only chance to impress the firm. America's Fastest Growing Crime, Think You're Not At Risk? By : Don Hayes The first thing you should do after reading this article is get a copy of your credit report. Your credit report is going to be the first indication that someone else is using your identity. Unfortunately many people do not take the time to go through their report. It is more common then you realize for their to be mistakes and inaccurate information on your credit report. The Battle Against Trial Lawyers By : Jason Crawford A commentary on the recent trend to limit the amounts that attorneys can charge clients in injury cases and a recent New York times article on this trend. Australian Workers Report of Mesothelioma By : Peter Kent The number of victims suffering from mesothelioma cancer and asbestosis in Australia is continually rising and within the next several years experts anticipate that number to increase. Researchers even went as far as suggesting that at least 900 individuals in Australia alone will die a year from asbestosis. Why hire an Accident Lawyer? By : Jason Crawford This article explains why an auto accident victim should hire a lawyer to help them in their accident claim. Horrors of the American Judicial System By : Kate Loving Shenk This story is a wake up call, letting us know that safety lies only in the mind that heals us. Auto Med Pay Law in Colorado By : Jason Crawford Discusses recent changes to Colorado auto insurance law requiring insurance companies to give motorists the option to purchase at least $5,000.00 in medical payments coverage under their auto policy. Children In Car Seats: Don't Drive Without Them By : Gary E Rosenberg Too often I see children standing up in cars, looking out the back window or just sitting on laps. Don't parents know that in an accident the body of an unrestrained child becomes a projectile, bouncing around the interior of the car?
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