Legal
We live in a litigious society. Find out what you need to know to defend yourself legally. All about the legal system, from opinions to advice.
- Woman Awarded $2.1 Million from Walgreens and S&J Security in Civil SuitA Los Angeles court has ordered Walgreens and S&J Security to pay a woman $2.1 million in damages following a 2004 incident in which she says a security guard wrongfully arrested her and made sexual advances.
- Gun Control Measures for the Mentally IllAn evaluation of the argument for increased legislation regarding ownership of handguns by the mentally ill. Inspired by the April 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech.
- Should the U.S. Use Capital Punishment?Capital punishment is used in this country far too much.
- MS-13 Gang in Nashville: Gang Member Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for RacketeeringNashville officials announced that a local member of the street gang, MS-13, or La Mara Salvatrucha, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in jail for his role in a racketeering operation.
- Is Your Advertising Legal?If you're going to be advertising your products or services to consumers, you'd better make sure it follows FTC guidelines, or it might not be legal!
- Job Advice for Law Clerks: Respect the Legal SecretaryLaw clerks have learned how to do legal research and writing in law school, but there are many practical tasks of law clerks that law school does not teach. The only place I could turn for help was my firm's legal secretaries.
- Put the Law to RestI am amazed as I traverse the many Christian websites and listen to the television evangelist just how little they seem to understand about the laws given by GOD. The laws were given for a specific reason.
- Ten Steps Toward Law School SuccessAfter my first year of law school, I learned the game. The people who did best learned the game (or knew it) before classes started. Here are some tips to help the soon to be law student.
- Legal Interview TipsEven if you've been working in the legal field for twenty years, legal interviews are always stressful.
- The Law of NegligenceIf you are going to civil court you may want to understand the laws of negligence, so you do not make yourself the butt of the courtroom.
- The LawGive Love all you have and then give it all you are and remember only then will you always come out winning.
Future Lawyers: Which Type of Law Should You Practice?Choosing the right type of law to practice can mean the difference between loving your legal career and hating it. If it were only a matter of choosing which subject you enjoyed best in law school, choosing which type of law you should practice would be easy. But it's not.- FBI Joins Second Life: The Law is on the Rise in Second LifeWith the hundreds of businesses in Second Life, there is a growth of legal aide. Now Count Leiberman is creating the first "law" island to assist residents with every day legal concerns.
- The Law of AttractionPrimarily it is like the old saying "you reap what you sow". But in this case we are talking about our thoughts. What we think plays apart of what we get in life. It's our energy being put out to the Universe.
What Law?If alcoholism is a clearly seen as a disease by our gvernment, then why is drug addiction not seen as a disease, and even punishable by our courts when a user acts on the symptoms of the disease? The double standards in America should be noticed.
The Three Strikes LawThe Three Strikes Law, a variation of which most U.S. states hold, is a law enacted in 1993 by Washington state which assigns a minimum sentence to anyone who has been convicted of three consecutive felonies.- An Introduction to Case LawUnited States laws are formed in a myriad of ways, and one of those ways is by federal, state and local legislatures who work year-round to pass bills and that become statutes and regulations.
Legal Responsibilities for CoachesAlthough coaching might sound like a lot of fun, coaches do have certain legal responsibilities that they must uphold.- Immigration Law for AdoptionsIf you are planning on adopting a child that was born in another country, there are some legal issues that you need to be aware of.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Information and Legal GroundsDrivers have blood alcohol concentration above 0.8 percent are considered driving under the influence. New standard of BAC become effect in 2001. DUI Attorney is skillfull & knowledgable. Prosecution try to prove defendent guilty by four items
- Colorado Family LawYou'll find information on divorce, step-children, child-support and abuse. Start here for informaton on filing against a spouse, filing for custody and protecing yourself from abuse.