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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... -
Premises Liability New York City 4 Hour Snow Removal Law
While many New York City residents may believe they have 24 hours to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks and walkways, they most likely have only 4 hours to remove snow and ice. You can find an explanation and complete details of the New York City Department of Sanitation snow removal...- Michael Wechsler
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Ownership, Title How to Prevent and Address Squatter Abuses Against Property Owners
New York City squatters have been making headlines by evicting legal homeowners from their property, with extreme examples including the arrest of a homeowner trying to regain possession of their house in Flushing, Queens. With the influx of migrants seeking shelter and the arrest of a popular... -
Premises Liability New York City Snow Shoveling & Ice Removal Laws
There are many snow and ice removal laws and regulations with which each New York City property owner or lessor must be familiar. This article summarizes some of the most common snow shoveling and ice removal laws, regulations and resources so you can be prepared for the winter season. Who...- Michael Wechsler
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Video surveillance is common in the workplace in order to deter thieves. But many employers also use video surveillance to monitor the activities of employees during work hours. What are your rights as an employee?
Video Surveillance is Used by 50% of Employers
Employees in the retail sector...
This article will explain to you the difference between prison and jail, which on the surface seem like two words that mean mostly the same thing. But in the eyes of the law, prison and jail are two very different places even though both deprive a person of their liberty.
Jail is Short in...
This article will explain the process of what criminal charges are, how they are filed and how to remove them.
What is an Arrest?
If a person is reasonably suspected of committing a crime, he or she may be arrested by a police officer. A crime can be of a minor (misdemeanor) or serious (felony)...
This article will explain to your rights to have a "Miranda warning", also known as your "Miranda rights", when you may be subject to an arrest, search and seizure of property.
What are "Miranda Rights" and the "Miranda Warning"?
The Miranda warning consists of a group of statements (also known...
This article answers the most frequent questions about the Social Security SSDI and SSI benefits programs. The Social Security Benefits Applications & Appeals FAQ covers specifically the application and appeals process for SSDI and SSI.
What is the SSA and what does it do?
Social Security...
Men and women who serve in the country’s military are entitled to veteran’s benefits after they leave. The article will explain benefits programs available to veterans, the process to apply and to appeal if a claim is denied. As long as you didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge upon departure...
A person who becomes disabled before the age of retirement may be entitled to claim disability benefits in accordance with the Social Security Act. Benefits paid for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) may equal the amount of money that the worker would have received at the age of...
This article answers the most frequent questions about the Social Security benefits application and appeals processes. It covers SSI, SSDI and SSA procedures. The Social Security SSDI & SSI Benefits FAQ covers questions about child benefits, payment determination, working while receiving Social...
Bad investment advice, recent economic troubles and poor stock market performance have resulted in many people losing a great deal of money on their investments. However there is some hope for a taxpayer suffering such misfortune. The taxpayer may be able to recoup some of the losses with the...
Prior to filing and incorporating a nonprofit organization, it is important to review the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements to ensure qualification for tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 501(c). Not doing so could result in a significant waste of time and money and...
It is of critical importance to choose a strong Board of Directors for a new corporation. This article will explain the functions of the board and provide best practices on the selection process. This is the third article in the "How to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation" and fourth...
In this article we will cover the information you need to create and incorporate a for-profit corporation, including C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and more. The steps to create a for-profit corporation are listed at the end of this article.
Incorporation...
This article discusses how to define the primary purpose of your nonprofit organization and how to begin the process of starting your marketing plan. It is the second article in the "How to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation" and "How to Incorporate a Business (For-Profit)" series...
This article is an introduction to creating and incorporating a nonprofit organization and obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. The steps to create a nonprofit organization by yourself are listed at the end of this article.
Introduction, Costs of Creating a Nonprofit Organization
The first...
This article provides best practices on how to select a good company name when creating a new corporation. It is the third article in the "How to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation" and fourth in the "How to Incorporate a Business (For-Profit)" series.
Every for-profit corporation...
People work hard to earn money at work. Fortunately, tax credits are available to certain taxpayers which can limit the amount paid to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It can be a difficult process to determine which tax credits are available from the IRS / federal tax code and there are...
In the past, the rich and wealthy could avoid paying most or all of their income taxes by taking advantage of tax loopholes in the tax code. However, in 1969 the federal government came up with the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) in order to put a stop to this tax practice. It was another way to...
This article will help you understand the reasons why people incorporate a nonprofit organization and help you make a decision as whether it is right for you.
Should You Incorporate a Nonprofit Organization
If you have just started the process of setting up a not for profit company you might...
If you live in the United States, it is important that you are aware of your state government website. While state run websites were typically poorly run and maintained in the past, the emergence of the Internet and mobile phone usage has increased the need for US states to increase the quality...
The following list contains information where to find important databases for each official U.S. State website. On these websites you can search for Corporate Names, Corporate Registrations, UCC Liens and Tax Liens and Professional Licenses. Most of the time the information provided by the state...