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Article 'Wrongfully accused of shoplifting? Are you aware of all your rights?'- Steven J. Pisani
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Court System Court Interpreters: Who They Are and Why They’re Important for US Courts
Courtroom interpreters play a crucial role in ensuring that the US justice system is able to serve the needs of individuals with low English proficiency. Census data in the past decade has shown that the number of LEP individuals in the United States has reached 25 million, making court... -
Buildings, Condo & Co-op Creating successful house rules for condo and co-op buildings
Creating effective co-op and condo house rules is an essential part of maintaining harmonious community living. Rules are similar to regulations that are typically created and modified by the organization's board of directors. The best house rules strike a fair balance between protecting the... -
Buildings, Condo & Co-op Building Compliance Best Practices Checklist for Owners and Board Members
Property owners are the party ultimately responsible to know, address and pay for building compliance requirements in each jurisdiction, such as with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) in New York City. Board members take the responsibility to ensure that they, or an experienced...
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, 76,000 motorcycle accident injuries were reported in 2004 and that number has soared to over 103,000 in 2007 and over 5,000 fatalities. These accidents frequently involved collisions with another vehicle and were the result of negligence...
Consumer Fraud is defined as an illegal act of deception in order to obtain an unlawful financial gain at the expense of another person or entity. It can be committed by one or more persons at the expense of others.
Consumer fraud is often referred to as white collar crime, generally committed...
The following article explains what a class action lawsuit is, how you can qualify or start a class action, join a class action or opt out of a class action lawsuit. It will answer the most frequently asked questions you might have about lawsuits by a large number of people against one or few...
The most common times that a person may desire to change a last name or “surname” occurs when they get married, divorced, or when a child is adopted. Other circumstances occur when a person does not like the name they were given at birth and desires to make a change. This article will provide...
Birth injuries are the result of complications during labor and the delivery of an infant, which can cause anything from mild bruising up to and including brain damage, permanent disabilities, lifelong health problems and even wrongful death. When these injuries are the result of negligence by...
When a person dies, that person’s estate is distributed to his or her heirs. It is in everyone’s best interest for each person to have a will, which states exactly how the deceased wants his or her estate to be distributed and who will receive each piece of property. With a will, the wishes of...
If you have been served with a DMCA takedown notice from your ISP or web host notifying you that you are hosting or have uploaded infringing materials, you will have an opportunity to reply. The Counter Notice is your formal disagreement with such a copyright infringement allegation and the...
This article will provide you with the help and information you need to create your own DMCA takedown notice to expeditiously remove materials that are an infringement of your copyright.
Problem: Finding your "Stuff" on Other Web Sites
On the Internet, there are many wonderful and interesting...
This article will help you understand what you might face in the event you are convicted of a DUI or DWI driving offense and what you may have to do in order to get your driver's license back. In addition to covering habitual violators laws, driver's assessment tests and vehicle forfeiture, it...
The terms “driving under the influence” (DUI) and “driving while impaired” (DWI) describe the criminal act of operating an automobile while one’s ability is impaired by the effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medicine or other substance. DUI and DWI are illegal in all 50 states, with...
What do you do if you're stopped under suspicion of DUI or DWI? What happens? What should you expect? How should you react? This article, the second in a three part series, will explain what you can expect if you're stopped by a police officer under suspicion of drinking and driving, how you...
If you feel that you have been unfairly discriminated against by an employer, you may have the right to sue them for discrimination. This article will help you understand what the laws are that may protect you, the facts and proof you will need to make your case, the questions you need to ask...
This article will help you understand how to manage your case and potential lawsuit if you have been involved in a commercial truck accident. Below you'll find a list of the most common causes of commercial truck accidents, an insight into Federal and state laws, gathering evidence to make your...
When false or injurious words are printed or spoken that may damage your reputation, you may have a remedy against the person writing or speaking those words. The term "defamation" is used to describe the results of what happens when someone commits is injured due to a written or spoken lie...
Every year over a half million brain injuries occur. This article will help you understand the causes and symptoms of brain injury, treatment, statistics, and what you can do to protect your legal rights and collect money damages in the event you wrongfully suffer a brain injury.
Causes and...
Commercial leases are different than residential leases and this article will explain the basics of commercial leases and what you should look for when obtaining one for your business.
Basic Lease Provisions
The terms of most commercial leases will typically be for a year or more. The average...
Dogs are the most commonly kept pet in the United States. As a result, animal bites are a regular occurrence and most states have enacted laws to handle these situations. This article will explain the basics of dog and animal bite laws and provide a chart showing the law in each state.
Animal...
Is a contract that you make with someone else enforceable in a court of law? Does it matter whether it is written or spoken? This article will explain to you the basic requirements needed for a binding contractual agreement.
The elements of a binding contract
The law recognizes that people make...
This article will assist you in understanding the basics of criminal law concerning sentencing, parole and probation. It will also cover pre-sentencing reports, suspended sentences, community service, bail, the differences between jail and prison and other topics of concern to an accused...
Who is legally considered a juvenile or a "minor" and how does the juvenile court handle crimes committed by minors? What rights does your minor child have if arrested?
Definition of a Juvenile or Minor
In most states, a person under the age of 18 is considered to be a juvenile or a "minor."...