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  • "Well The Marriage Wasn't Even Valid Your Honor" And Other Excuses By Mr. Blowhard . . .  By : Antonio Fricano
    There is always that person that thinks they know some trick that will allow them to escape accountability. . .This article shall focus on the circumstances of a void marriage and the likely thoughts that will cross his mind.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 12 Steps of a Class Action Lawsuit  By : B Baker
    Thousands if not millions of claims might flood the court system without the ability to file together in a class action lawsuit. Filing together in a class action suit not only allows for the courts to be less burdened, but it also encourages corporate defendants to behave in a more responsible behavior.
  • 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.
  • 5 Common Misconceptions About Filing Bankruptcy  By : David Siegel
    Describes the most common misconceptions abount filing bankruptcy and sheds light on what actually happens when one files for bankruptcy relief.
  • 5 Critical Mistakes Often Made When Hiring an Attorney & How to Avoid Those Mistakes  By : David Siegel
    5 critical mistakes that are often made when hiring an attorney and how to avoid those common mistakes. The attorney you hire has a great effect on the success of your case. You want to insure that you have hired a competent attorney.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • A Bankruptcy Attorney's Perspective  By : David Siegel
    Bankruptcy through the eyes of an attorney.
  • A Basic Understanding Of Car Accident Cases  By : Christopher Davis
    Although insurance companies and many lawyers consider auto accident claims routine, that just isn't true. Every car accident and every individual injured in an auto accident is unique.
  • A California Compensation Attorney At Your Convenience  By : Aretha Singh
    A personal injury which is caused by someone else can create a whole host of problems, even more so when someone close to you is lost. Suffering any type of trauma causes enough stress alone without the added confusion over finding a compensation attorney. A new initiative being started by many compensation attorneys, particularly California compensation attorneys, is to bring the personal injury claims process to you, in the comfort of your own home, enabling you to make a successful compensation claim.
  • A personal injury attorney should have high credibility.  By : Aretha Singh
    If you have engaged a Compensation Attorney, or are seeking one, it becomes necessary to have a look at their qualifications, thereby ensuring that you decide on the best suited to represent you in a personal injury court case. When you get to see a substantial number of certificates and testimonials validating their qualifications, you would be better off hiring them than a Compensation Attorney lacking sufficient qualifications.
  • 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.
  • About Construction Site Accidents  By : Gary E Rosenberg
    Get legal advice immediately if you or a loved one have a construction site accident. Because these accidents involve complex issues and an assortment of possible defendants, there must be a thorough investigation of the construction site, interviews of co-workers and witnesses, and, possibly, taking of photographs. This must be done fast, fast, fast - sometimes even while the injured worker is still in the hospital.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Advance Parole: A Possible Necessity for Thais holding a K1 Fiancee Visa  By : Benjamin Hart
    Advance Parole can be a major issue for those bringing Thai fiancees to the United States. There are many problems that can arise if an alien fiancee leaves the US without obtaining an advance parole travel document and wishes to reenter the country. The article is aimed at informing prospective immigrants of the pitfalls associated with failure to obtain Advance Parole.
  • Advantages of Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding – Lawsuit Cash Advance  By :
    Most of the plaintiffs involved in lawsuits do not realize they can get cash advance before their case settles. It is called as lawsuit funding and often referred as lawsuit loan, legal finance, legal financing, legal funding, legal funds, lawsuit cash advance, litigation financing, pre-settlement loan and plaintiff cash advance.
  • Advantages of the Trust Administration Process  By : John Fraker
    The Family Limited Partnership is a sophisticated family business planning entity. When structured properly, it allows the senior generation to maintain substantial control over the assets of the Partnership during their life. Upon their death, it is possible to transfer those assets to the junior generation while enjoying substantial discounts on the value of the property transferred.
  • 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.
  • Alarming Increase of Unsafe Products Prompts Action from Congress  By : Joe Devine
    The shocking number of product recalls has protmped the United States government to take a closer look at products imported into this country. Defective and unsafe products have the potential to cause cancer and other high risk health concerns.
  • America's Blindspot: Backup Car Accidents  By : Christopher Davis
    Backup collisions are when a driver puts the automobile in reverse and runs into an object, person, or other car. All cars are equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are often inadequate when it comes to detecting small children or objects that are low to the ground and fall in the car's blind spot. Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults.
  • 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.
  • American Workers Injured In U.S. War Zones Get Compensation Under The Defense Base Act  By : William Prescott
    Thousands of civilian American workers have been injured in U.S.military actions abroad. This article describes how the rights of these injured Americans are protected under the Defense Base Act.
  • Anatomy of a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy  By : David Siegel
    Proof of Claims in Bankruptcy Cases
  • 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.
  • Arbitration: Why it may be in your best interest?  By : Kenneth Christensen
    This article explains what arbitration is and how it may be in your best interest.
  • Are Pedestrians Safe In Seattle?  By : Christopher Davis
    Yet another pedestrian has been hit and killed while crossing the street in Seattle. Are the streets safe for pedestrians?
  • Are You Confused on Legal Jargons - Get a Personal Injury Lawyer Who Understands You Better Than Your Case  By : Aretha Singh
    By getting a second opinion you avoid the risk of being discouraged by the performance of your Compensation Attorney. People tend to stay with their first Compensation Attorney whenever they face a personal injury case. Until the person signs on the dotted line, the Compensation Attorney tries to confuse the client with a lot of legal jargons. Get into a broad minded consultation if you want to avoid this from happening.
  • Are Your General Motors Sliding Doors a Problem? Lemon Law advice for GM users.  By : Paul Fleming
    Faulty sliding doors on General Motors minivans have become a problem for some 2005-2006 models. Those with these problems can turn to lemon law experts to help make a claim. To ensure that you receive full or partial refunds, we offer some tips on covering yourselves before contacting a lemon law office.
  • Arrest Of Unruly Teen Caught On Tape  By : Donald P. Schweitzer
    Have you seen the video of the teenager who was arrested in Ft. Pierce for curfew violations? If not, please take time to view it now: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/oct/04/dramatic-arrest-caught-camera-fort-pierce/
  • Asbestos: A Cautionary Tale from South Africa  By : Alan Haburchak
    Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of an incurable cancer known as mesothelioma. For years, workers mined for asbestos unknowingly exposed to deadly fibers that would cause them pain and suffering. Today, legal professionals are working to compensate the thousands of workers who suffer from exposure at the workplace because of business negligence.
  • Aspiring To Become a Lawyer? Read On ...  By : Verity Hillard
    The exciting world of law is an excellent career opportunity for individuals of all interests. If you think all lawyers are dressed in starched suits arguing a criminal case, think again! Lawyers have a expertise in a variety of fields, ranging from medicine to business. Whatever your interest, there is certainly a branch of law that is a right fit for you. If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, research the specific branch of law you wish to enter in order to find out more information on this great career.
  • Attorneys Referral  By : Katie Grea
    Have you ever wanted to know how to get an attorney referral and indeed exactly what one was? Well this article explains how you make be most effective and know what to ask.
  • 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.
  • Auto Insurance Fraud Doctors Sentenced  By : Gary E Rosenberg
    An update on the 2005 indictment of 15 people (some health care providers)charged with participating in an insurance scam in which insurance companies and the N.Y.C. Transit Authority were over-billed for No-Fault insurance charges for automobile accident cases.
  • 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.
  • Auto Repossessions And Bankruptcy  By : David Siegel
    Article describes the issues that arise with auto repossessions and the filing of either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case.
  • Automobile Accident Injuries and Their Relationsihp to Crashworthiness  By : Peter Kent
    Millions of Americans are injured every year in automobile accidents, and many of these injuries are the result of poor driving. However, many injuries occur as a result of driver's vehicle's crashworthiness, or its ability to protect the vehicle's occupants during an accident. Crashworthiness is important to understand because it relates to who may be responsible for damages or pain and suffering resulting from a car accident.
  • Avandia Gets Black Box Warning About Heart Attacks  By : Joel Simon
    The popular diabetes drug Avandia has been linked with a several serious side effects, including: congestive heart failure, heart attacks and bone loss. Avandia users who have suffered any of these injuries may have valuable legal rights.
  • Avoid Financial and Emotional Ruin When Getting Divorced  By : Belinda Rachman, Esq.
    A divorce lawyer makes an impassioned plea for couples considering divorce to take a serious look at how mediation can save money and their co-parenting relationship.
  • Avoid The Disaster Of Delay  By : Steven W Allen
    What will your loved ones face if you pass away unexpectedly and without a living trust? In this cautionary guide an industry expert outlines the truth with candor and surprising simplicity. He also explains the additional issues if minors are involved. Estate plans, wills and living trusts are tools that ensure peace of mind for everyone involved. Some tips on getting your living trust in place are also provided.
  • 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?
  • Bankruptcy Filers Should See Improved Credit Score  By : David Siegel
    Credit bureaus must make changes to their systems to update prior debts discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
  • Bankruptcy Filings Are Sure To Rise  By : David Siegel
    Bankruptcy filings will continue to rise due the current economic conditions.
  • Bankruptcy Reform Can Assist Homeowners From Foreclosure  By : David Siegel
    Article discusses Chapter 13 bankruptcy reform as an option to help homeowners save their homes from foreclosure.
  • Before Declaring Your Disabled Child Incompetent: Four Alternatives to Guardianship  By : L. Mark Russell
    Before parents decide whether their child with a disability needs some type of guardian, they should consider the alternatives to guardianship. These include special needs trusts, representative payees, and citizen advocates.
  • Beware of Compensation Attorney Scams  By : Aretha Singh
    In a materialistic world where the love of money often guides people's actions, finding a good personal injury attorney can be a difficult task. Unlike the past these days there seems to be a general mistrust of the profession and people are being extra careful. Now they must ask to see the attorney's legal certificates. This is due to the constant increase in the number of personal injury attorney scams. These fraud attorneys do not want to help their clients, rather they want to profit from your misery.
  • Beyond The Yellowpages: Choosing The Right Attorney  By : Christopher Davis
    If you’ve ever browsed through the “yellow pages” of your local phone book, you’ll often find numerous advertisements (some times dozens of pages) for personal injury attorneys. Finding a good personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines, which if followed, should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
  • Bicycle Accidents  By : James Dodson
    Bicycle Injurt Lawyer, James Dodson is here for all your accident needs. A brief description about Bicycle Injuries.
  • Birth Certificates: Can You Order Copies of Birth Certificates Online?  By : Chad Kiser
    Of all the documents, a birth certificate is probably the most important. They are used for obtaining employment, getting a driver's license, traveling and other situations where legal documentation is important.
  • Body Snatching: When Real Life Imitates Scary Movies  By : Alan Haburchak
    Horrible as it may seem, it has become apparent that a number of crematoriums and funeral homes may have conspired to profit from the loss of those grieving families that entrusted them with their loved ones. As a result, a number of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of those families, the remains of whose loved ones were improperly used or even sold.
  • Buyer Beware: What You Need To Know About Lawyer Advertising  By : Christopher Davis
    You need to know a few things about lawyer advertising. For example, if you look through the yellow pages you'll see that the ads placed by attorneys all say essentially the same thing. Very few of them actually give good useful information to make it easier for you to choose a good lawyer for your case.
  • Buying a Home 'As-Is' - Should You Be Worried?  By : Laine T. Wagenseller
    Some buyers will ignore an 'as-is' clause when purchasing a new home, only to find problems with the property later. Others will be intimidated by these clauses and refuse to close the purchase for fear of waiving their rights. In this article, real estate and business litigation attorney Laine T. Wagenseller details the correct and safe approach to the 'as-is' clause.
  • Calculating Net Income For Support Purposes  By : David Siegel
    Proper calculation for net income purposes and the allocation of support.
  • California Court Side Steps Mediation Confidentiality and Stretches to Find a Settlement Agreement.  By : Elizabeth A Moreno
    Counsel can no longer assume that anything that happens, especially written notes, is protected by the confidentiality provision. The California Court of Appeal in the case of Estate of Thottams ( August 13, 2008) found that a document in chart form that was prepared during a mediation to demonstrate how assets should be allocated between the heirs, and initials placed next to each entry was a settlement agreement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Calling All Bilingual Hairdressers Who Want An Extra $150 - $250 A Day  By : Belinda Rachman, Esq.
    An attorney shows bilingual people how to earn a lot of extra money by doing something any one can do.
  • Can A Spouse Be Put Out During A Divorce Case?  By : David Siegel
    The granting of exclusive possession of the marital home in a divorce case is possible.
  • Can Compensation Attorneys Deal with Diet Drug Cases?  By : Aretha Singh
    Today, people in Western countries are showing a growing tendency to diet. Everyone wishes for the ideal physique to realize our ambitions and appear self-assured. Unfortunately, this dieting has encouraged a majority of organizations in the cutthroat dieting drug business to compose the drug in a way that is risky, rather than safe at the end of the day.
  • Can Informations lawfully be laid by fax in the magistrates' court  By : Ian Mann
    An article examining whether an information can be laid by fax in the magistrates' court and when proceedings can be said to be instituted. Also an examination of new and exciting methods of electronic service in court proceedings.
  • Case Study: Allstate tries to deny, delay, and defend. Part #2  By : Christopher Davis
    A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
  • Case Study: Allstate tries to deny, delay, and defend. Part #1  By : Christopher Davis
    A 21 year-old college student receives neck and back injuries in a T-bone collision caused by the defendant. Her doctors later diagnose her with a permanent low back injury. Her past medical expense exceeds $9,000. The defendant’s auto insurance carrier is Allstate. After a 4-day trial, the jury returns a verdict in favor of Theresa in the amount of $114,558.
  • Case Study: Drunk Driver Causes A Hit And Run Injury Accident  By : Christopher Davis
    In August 2000, Diane Farmer suffered serious injuries when she was hit by another motorist who ran a stop sign and hit her head on. The other driver immediately backed his vehicle up and took off, fleeing the scene. After a police chase, the driver was pulled over and was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which he ultimately failed. Diane still suffers today.
  • Case Study: Insurance Company Tries To Minimize Injuries To Avoid Paying Damages  By : Christopher Davis
    On May 6, 2002, thirty-two year-old Sarah Brown was rear-ended on Interstate 405 near the Renton S-curves. The other driver was insured by Farmers Insurance Company. Ms. Brown received injuries to her neck and back. Her medical expenses were $18,205, including $10,500 in chiropractic charges. The last offer from Farmers was $50,000. After a 3-day trial, a jury awarded $500,000.
  • Case Study: Nursing Home Injury to Alzheimer’s Resident  By : Christopher Davis
    89 year-old Alzheimer's patient is dropped on the floor and fractures hip. The nursing care facility did not disclose the fall until after the family took the man to the hospital where x-rays revealed the hip fracture. Last offer before attorney hired was 0. Settlement after hiring an attorney $250,000.
  • Case Study: Once Again Allstate Tries To Avoid Paying A Legitimate Claim  By : Christopher Davis
    A careless driver causes a serious accident. The driver was insured by Allstate Insurance Company. Allstate's lawyer denied that the their insured was responsible for causing the collision. A jury disagreed.
  • Catastrophic Injuries: Paralysis, Amputation, Burns  By : Gary E Rosenberg
    The definitions of "catastrophic injury" as it pertains to a personal injury case. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person's life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is complex and may require the expertise of a team of health care professionals as the injured person moves from hospital to rehabilitation, and return to home and community.
  • 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.
  • Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Differences  By : David Siegel
    Means Testing in Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases.
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Debtor Audits: Welcome Back  By : David Siegel
    Debitor audits have returned to Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
  • Chapter 7 Pre-Filing Requirements  By : David Siegel
    Article describes the pre-filing requirement under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
  • Child Custody Cases & What To Expect  By : Andrew Daigle
    As divorce rates continue to rise, more and more children are growing up in a single parent household. Despite the fact that a divorce legally separates the parents from one another, it is important that both remain active in their child’s life.
  • Child Support and Private Educational Costs  By : Kayla Boucher
    In today’s world, parents often begin planning for a child’s education far in advance. . . If their children are lucky enough to be accepted into these prestigious programs, parents are then faced with the staggering tuition costs associated with these institutions.
  • 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?
  • Choosing A Seattle Personal Injury Attorney or Accident Lawyer  By : Christopher Davis
    How does someone who has never had to hire an attorney sort through all of these ads and find a qualified personal injury attorney? Finding a good Washington state personal injury attorney can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some guidelines that should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety.
  • Choosing the right Motorcycle Injury Compensation Attorney  By : Aretha Singh
    Even with the advent of all the age cars, the motorcycle still remains on the most favored forms of road sport and speed pleasure. The motorcycle has remained a symbol for speed, youth and trend to this day. But the romantic notion of the motorcycle is also fraught with the dangers of accidents and injuries. It is important to be aware of motorcycle personal injury cases and attorneys before choosing the right Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney.
  • Claims Against Keepers Of Animals For Their Animals’ Actions: Strict Liability Or Not?  By : Ian Mann
    An article describing the liability of owners of animals under the law of negligence for their animals' actions
  • Collect More Money For Your Workers' Compensation Claim  By : Brent Adams
    North Carolina workers' compensation attorney describes the 15 most common mistakes made by injured workers when making workman's compensation claims. He advises workers' compensation claimants how to avoid these costly mistakes and tells how to maximize their benefits.
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #1  By : Christopher Davis
    This is the first of a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #2  By : Christopher Davis
    This is the second in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
  • Common Insurance Company Arguments - Part #3  By : Christopher Davis
    This is the final in a three-part series on excuses used by insurance companies to avoid paying a fair and reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in a car accident insurance companies may try to defeat or diminish the value of your claim using some of these common arguments.
  • 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?
  • Consumer Protection and the Role of Class Action Lawsuits  By : B Baker
    Consumer protection laws exist to protect regular folks just like you and me. They're there to give consumers a way to remedy situations where there has been an outright scam, advertising that is misleading (or a flat out lie), bad service, failure of a service company to fulfill a contract and the likes.
  • Contested Versus Uncontested Cases  By : David Siegel
    Article describes the difference between contested and uncontested cases.
  • Copyrights and Trademarks  By : Sharon Housley
    Copyright is a type of intellectual property. A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted by the government for a limited time to protect the particular form, way or manner in which an idea or information is expressed. Copyright is the legal protection given to artists or producers of creative work which protects them against unauthorized copying of their work.
  • 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.
  • Covert recordings of Disciplinary Meetings with an Employer  By : Ian Mann
    This article examines the state of the law on the use of covert recordings as evidence in the employment tribunal of an employer's conduct.
  • Crashworthiness: Credentials and Legal Issues  By : Peter Kent
    Although there are many outside factors in a car accident, one factor that is often downplayed is the crashworthiness of the car. This refers to the car manufacturer and if the car was made to withstand an accident or not. A car that cannot endure impact from an accident can be the cause of injury to the passengers in the car.
  • 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.
  • Custody Disputes Produce Few Winners  By : David Siegel
    Custody disputes rarely produce any winners. In fact, all parties truly lose. This artilce sheds light on that often overlooked reality. The family perspective and the court's perspective is illustrated.
  • Cyber Criminals, Cyber Crime And You  By : Ed Opperman
    Don't be a victim to a cyber stalker. Takes the proper steps to identify them and bring their negative actions to a stop.
  • Cyclists' Legal Rights  By : Jason Crawford
    This article explains the legal rights of a bicyclist who is injured in a bike versus car accident.
  • DBA Law - Don't Get Caught - Get a DBA.  By : Elias Stassinos
    If you use a name other than your own legal last name, or your corporation or LLC uses a trade name different from its legal registered name, in most states, you need to file a DBA (Doing Business As) Business Name Certificate.
  • Dealing With the After Effects of TBI  By : Alan Haburchak
    A victim of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can endure side effects ranging from social and motor skill function failure to hearing loss. One of the more serious side effects, however, is schizophrenia, which is a disorder-affecting behavior and mood. It is a serious illness that individuals must seek help for in order to prevent them from harming themselves and others.
  • 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...
  • Debunking the Prenup Stigma  By : Kayla Boucher
    Strangely enough, Californians do not seem to celebrate choice and self-governance when entering into the marital relationship. The vast majority of Californians do not opt to create their own “prenuptial agreement” (a before marriage agreement) with regard to resolution of property and support issues in the event a dissolution occurs.
  • Defective Cell Phones May Cause Serious Injury  By : Joe Devine
    Defective cell phones may explode or catch fire, leading to serious injury. Understanding the factors that may cause this condition are the first step in preventing cell phone injuries.

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