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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...
Mold can be found almost everywhere, both inside and outside of one’s home or office building. In some cases it’s harmless but in others it can be harmful to human health. What are your options should you discover toxic mold in your home or office?
Common Types of Toxic Mold
Some of the more...
If you have serious problems with toxic mold in your home, the “no action” clause in most insurance policies may provide you with only one year to file a lawsuit from the time you discovered the mold. It is critical to properly and efficiently prepare and preserve evidence in order to obtain the...
Changes in your life can affect the amount of Social Security Benefits you can expect to receive.
Social Security Benefits Eligibility
Being eligible for Social Security benefits means meeting three main requirements:
You must submit a written application for benefits with your local Social...
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code helps business owners who are in deep financial crisis by allowing them to continue running and potentially save their businesses. The principle behind Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization is that it is better for all parties when a business is reorganized...
If you served in the military, you may be entitled to special extra earnings credits as a veteran which could increase the amount of social security payments you receive. Anyone employed by the military should have paid Social Security taxes the same way general civilian employees have paid...
Any time you start a legal action, you will almost certainly be required to pay a fee - even filing for bankruptcy. In addition to administrative costs the government must bear such as having a court clerk make photocopies and file your documents, the filing fees are intended to discourage...
This article will answer frequent questions about criminal charges for shoplifting, petty theft and retail/return fraud.
What is the difference between shoplifting and fraud?
Shoplifting is the theft of merchandise from a store or retail establishment. Return fraud typically involves either (a)...
This article discusses whether you can be fired for your posts on a blog or social network such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace or Linked In.
While you may have your own blog, a Facebook or MySpace page, a Twitter account or a membership on another social network, you are ultimately responsible...
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) and some state laws help workers take time off for military service without the fear of losing their jobs and seniority. This article will explain how a member of the military can protect their employment rights if they need...
This article discusses whether you can be fired for your posts on a blog or social network such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace or Linked In.
While you may have your own blog, a Facebook or MySpace page, a Twitter account or a membership on another social network, you are ultimately responsible...
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...