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The following laws, prohibiting discrimination or regulating workplace issues, are not enforced by the EEOC:

This law makes it illegal to discriminate against a federal employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. The CSRA also prohibits discrimination on the bases of certain other factors that don't adversely affect employee performance, such as marital status, political association, and sexual orientation. The CSRA makes it illegal to fire, demote, or otherwise "retaliate" against a federal employee or job applicant for whistle-blowing or for exercising the right to file a complaint, grievance, or an appeal.

www.opm.gov .

This law makes it illegal for certain employers to fire or refuse to hire a person on the basis of that person's national origin or citizenship. This law also makes it illegal for an employer to request employment verification only from people of a certain national origin or only f ... Read more »

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Privacy law refers to the laws which deal with the regulation of personal information about individuals which can be collected by governments and other public as well as private organizations and its storage and use.

Privacy laws are considered in the context of an individual's privacy rights or reasonable expectation of privacy .

Privacy laws can be broadly classified into:

General privacy laws have an overall bearing on the personal information of individuals and affect the policies that govern many different areas of information.

These laws are designed to regulate specific types of information. Some examples include:

  • Health privacy laws
  • Financial privacy laws
  • Online privacy laws
  • Communication privacy laws
  • Information privacy law s
  • Privacy in one's home

Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. which was drafted and adopted by the Council of E ... Read more »

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A nonexempt employee is one that isn't exempt from overtime regulations. Iowa defers to the federal Fair Labor Standard Act's regulation on overtime, which mandates that employees receive time and a half for hours worked over 40 in one week. Nonexempt adult employees in Iowa aren't entitled to any rest or meal breaks, but they must be paid at least the state minimum wage; in Iowa, the minimum wage is $7.50 an hour at the time of publication, but an employer is allowed to pay $6.75 an hour during the first 90 days of employment.

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Most employees are either paid on an hourly or salary basis. An hourly employee receives payment according to how many hours worked.

Iowa Labor Law on Work Hours. Legislatures crafted Iowa labor law, much like federal labor laws. Massachusetts Department of Labor Laws.

When you work a job, you are either classified as an hourly or salaried employee. A worker who is paid on a ... Read more »

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Choose degree program of interest and learn more about the options for degrees, prospects for jobs and additional details that can help you decide what program best suits your needs. This comprehensive list includes accredited online universities, colleges and schools. Read more about accreditation types below the directory on this page or check out the Accreditation Guide to learn more.

This page will walk you through the difference between accreditation for a whole institution, such as regional accreditation, and accreditation for a specific degree program or department, often called programmatic accreditation. Programmatic accreditation is particularly important for certain fields of study, and some schools may lack programmatic accreditation for these fields even if the school as a whole is accredited. Read on for information on this type of accreditation and how to find the offline and online degrees that are right for your field. Earning a degree with all the necessary ... Read more »

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AccreditedMBA is a guide to online MBA programs and careers. Earning your MBA from an accredited school has never been easier with the advent of online education. You can pursue a graduate degree without even having to visit a school’s campus.

When looking into online MBA programs, you want to make sure the program is accredited by a national or regional organization. Some online programs are accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. While this organization is slowly gaining respect in the education community, it is not among the top accreditation sources. Ask a school advisor about the program’s accreditation. Remember just because a school is accredited in one program does not mean all of the programs are accredited. It is best to double check with an advisor before committing to courses or handing over a check.

You can check a school’s accreditation by visiting this site of the U.S. Department of Education and entering the appropriate information. ... Read more »

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Commercial law refers to the body of law that pertains to commercial transactions. Its wide-ranging scope includes many different areas that affect businesses and individuals who enter into commercial transactions. Contracts, agency, bailments, carriers, sales, product liability, partnerships, corporations, unfair competition, secured transactions, property, commercial paper, insurance, and bankruptcy are all governed by commercial law.

Modern commercial law in the United States evolved from a system of mercantile courts in England that administered a law known as lex mercatoria, or law merchant. The law was based on the customs of merchants and served to resolve disputes between merchants or between merchants and their customers. The law merchant was incorporated into common law tradition in the 18th century, and thus became part of American law.

In the United States a large part of commercial law has been codified in the Uniform Comme ... Read more »

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What is Employment Law?

Employment law governs the rights and duties between employers and workers. Also referred to as labor law, these rules are primarily designed to keep workers safe and make sure they are treated fairly, although laws are in place to protect employers? interests as well. Employment laws are based on federal and state constitutions, legislation, administrative rules, and court opinions. A particular employment relationship may also be governed by contract.

American labor laws trace back to public outcry against the oppressive practices of the industrial revolution. In the early 20th century, the first laws were passed to compensate injured workers, establish a minimum wage, create a standard work week, and outlaw child labor. In the 1960s and ?70s, Congress acted to prohibit discrimination and unsafe work conditions. Current issues involve employee healthcare and equal pay for men and women.

Many of the employment disputes that res ... Read more »

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Tech Leaders Call for Anti-Discrimination Laws to Protect Gays in All 50 States

Nick Wingfield, The New York Times | Thursday April 2, 2015

More than three dozen chief executives and other senior Silicon Valley leaders issued a joint statement on Wednesday.

US Broadband Trade Group Sues FCC Over Net Neutrality Rules

Reuters | Wednesday April 29, 2015

The group argues the new rules are "arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion" and violate various laws, regulations and rulemaking procedures.

Obama Calls for New Laws to Bolster Cyber-Security

Julie Hirschfeld Davis, The New York Times | Wednesday January 14, 2015

Obama's proposal would increase the prosecution of crimes conducted through computer networks and toughen penalties for them.

Obama to Call for Laws Covering Data Hacking and Student Privacy

Michael D. Shear and Natasha S ... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions:

OBEYING THE LAW IS THE BEST WAY TO AVOID HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS.

Here's a brief summary:

In Ohio, these are first degree misdemeanors, for which you may be arrested:

  • Drinking, buying or possessing an alcoholic beverage if you are under 21 years of age. If you are under 21, it is illegal to drink alcohol on public and private property and you may not even carry a closed container of alcohol. These laws are commonly called "underage drinking" or "prohibitions."
  • Providing an alcoholic beverage to anyone under 21, whether you sell it to them or give it to them.
  • Using false identification to obtain alcoholic beverages.

The law does not specifically define what constitutes a public place, and a variety of facts and circumstances may be relevant to that determination. Streets, sidewalks, the strip of grass between the street and sidewalk are almo ... Read more »

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Advancing career through online education is an aspiring decision for working adults as it helps them in getting an accredited online degree regardless of their location, sex or marital status.

Our online degrees informational resource intends to guide students, working professionals and career beginners in learning more about online education, related latest updates, featured colleges and universities, popular fully accredited online degrees programs, and useful career tips.

Online High School Diplomas

It used to be that if a person didn't graduate from high school, their lives were going to go downhill from there.

Beware of Fake Diplomas

With the rise of online distance education programs, students everywhere are turning to this convenient method to receive a college education.

Today, the internet offers prospective college students a wealth of information regarding many different aspects of the education process, inclu ... Read more »

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Do you find yourself questioning whether or not a college degree is something you really need? With the way the economy and job market has been in the past 10 years, you d be sort of crazy if you didn t. That said, we are extremely passionate about higher education and it s value to individuals, families and communities. The following are just a few of the more important reasons why a college degree is worth the time, effort, stress and the cost it will require to earn one.

One of the most important and obvious reasons to earn a college degree is to increase your earning potential. That fact of the matter is, if you obtain a college degree, you re more likely to earn more money throughout your career than if only have a high school education. According to the United States Census Bureau, individuals achieve the following degree levels earned the following median annual salaries: PhD s. $100,000 or more; master s. $63,000; bachelor s. $55,700; associate s. $42,000; high schoo ... Read more »

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An MBA is universally recognised as the benchmark professional qualification in business management. A Master of Business Administration degree will introduce students to vital areas of business and commerce, such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and operations management.

It is a course that will enhance a student s ability to think strategically and understand the essentials of business and organisations in order to manage change more effectively in the global business environment.

This degree will not only demystify and explain a lot of management jargon, but it will also equip you to be more confident in any job you do. It is a vocationally relevant, career enhancing degree and will improve your career prospects, whilst at the same time develop you as a person. It will make your profile more appealing to employers from diverse sectors that range from management consultancy, retail management to social enterprises. It is not only ideal for people ... Read more »

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The best online master s degree in law for value is Champlain College. which offers an online Master of Science in Law. U.S. News World Report ranked Champlain No. 13 among the top regional colleges in the northern U.S. Students can attest to the value of an online education at Champlain, as well: as noted on Champlain.edu. 96% of students strongly agree or agree that they differentiate themselves from their peers by applying what they learn in this online Master of Science in Law program effectively at work, and since beginning the MSL degree, more than 94% of the students received more than a 5% increase in their salary.

Flexibility

The online Master of Science degree in legal studies at Kaplan University wins the award for best flexibility. Student reviews on CollegeProwler.com reflect A+ scores for academic flexibility, in testimonials that prove students were extremely satisfied with the freedom and flexi ... Read more »

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A paralegal is someone who is specially educated and trained to perform work requiring knowledge of legal concepts, but who is not fully qualified as a lawyer.

Responsibilities of a Paralegal

The paralegal is generally retained as part of the support staff in most law firms or as a direct assistant to a single attorney. Having a paralegal allows the attorneys to deal with the execution of legal matters while still being able to take care of secondary responsibilities behind the scenes. Both “paralegal” and “legal assistant” are synonymous terms in course descriptions and job listings.

Paralegals spend their time helping lawyers carry out a wide variety of tasks. Some paralegals simply keep up with the paperwork that attorneys carry around, while others perform actual research. The exact duties that are carried out depends on the lawyer a person works for. To enter into the occupation of a paralegal, a person will need to go through paralegal ... Read more »

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The principle that individuals are and can be held criminally accountable for violations of the laws of war dates back to many years. However, it was only after World War II and the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials, set up to judge those German and Japanese military leaders accused of serious crimes during the war, that the idea of individual criminal responsibility for serious breaches of international law gained ground.

The current system of international criminal law works through international ad hoc tribunals, internationalised or mixed tribunals, the International Criminal Court as well as national courts (military tribunals and ordinary courts). One of the legal consequences of framing an act as an international crime is that it may give rise to what is called universal jurisdiction, which allows any state to try alleged perpetrators, even in the absence of any link between the accused and the state exercising jurisdiction.

International mechanisms of imple ... Read more »

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Founded in 1901 by William Payson Richardson and Norman P. Heffley, Brooklyn Law School was the first law school on Long Island. [ 2 ] Using space provided by Heffley’s business school, the law school opened Sept. 30, 1901 with five faculty members (including Richardson as dean and Heffley as president) and two special lecturers.

The year started with five students and ended with 28. [ 3 ] In late 1901, the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York gave the school a limited charter. Although the school could not grant degrees, the Board of Regents could confer law degrees once students passed the bar exam. [ 4 ] By 1902, in its second year, Brooklyn Law School’s enrollment had increased to 112. [ 5 ]

From its earliest days, Brooklyn Law School opened its door to minorities, women, and immigrants, and it offered night classes for those with full-time jobs. Dean Richardson also allowed students who had trouble paying tuition to remain enrolled on cred ... Read more »

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Stupid Laws in USA

From Catherine Parry except where stated otherwise

  1. You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
  2. You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
  3. A pickle is not officially a pickle unless it bounces [Thanks to an anonymous sender at Emaloo5489 aol.com for that one ]
  1. Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
  2. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
  3. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
  4. (SARASOTA) It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
  5. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
  6. In Miami, it is forbidden to imitate an animal. [Thanks to Dave Knott ]
  7. It ... Read more »
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You can barely go a week without hearing ominous news about law schools and the legal profession. Applications are down. job prospects are awful. schools may close. less qualified people are sitting for the LSAT. The latest in the string of bad news is a drop in people taking the LSAT. Law schools slump is the new dog bites man.

Some, like President Obama. suggest that one of the ways out of this slump is to shorten law school to two years. As a former law student who left after one year, I think allowing for more flexibility in the length of law school is a great idea. Too bad it will never happen.

(There are a handful of programs that offer two-year JDs; problem is, they still require the same coursework and generally the same tuition. In other words, it s three years jammed into two without any discount.)

In my experience, law school is too long and too impractical. Many law schools are masquerading as liberal-arts colleges when they should be preparing s ... Read more »

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Obtaining a Masters in Business Administration paves the way to various executive designations in the systemic superstructure. As the business administrator, you receive adequate training to fulfill diversely encompassing roles in organizations. Your responsibilities include handling human resources, finance, planning, and international relations. An ideal MBA program incorporates a holistic approach, enabling graduates to develop a thorough insight into the methodology of operations. The MBA degree applies to all executive positions, without the limitation of a particular designation. Professional trainings have life changing personal implications and the business administration training is no exception. In fact, top executive MBA programs filter the thousands of applications from taking into note the personal alignment of the applicant to the core principles of business administration.

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For many people, the doctorate degree represents the final stage of their education the pinnacle of years spent mastering a specific subject. It s a very beneficial degree and one that can take you and your career to some very rewarding places, but it s also one of the more misunderstood degrees offered in the educational system today. Learning more about it is important, and could help you understand why it could be the right call for you and your future.

A doctorate degree is a graduate level degree, and is often confused with a master s degree. The major distinction between the two is that a doctorate is generally needed to qualify for teaching within one s field of study as well as for completing and overseeing research efforts in a field. A master s will qualify a student for work within a field, but those with a doctorate are the ones who often initiate new studies and projects to the field and who most contribute to the overall understanding and progression of an area ... Read more »

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Stetson University (College of Law)

For more than a century, Stetson has guided aspiring lawyers as they prepare for brilliant careers. Stetson University College of Law is Florida’s first law school, and the first and only law school in the greater Tampa Bay area, with campuses in Gulfport/St. Petersburg and Tampa.

The main College of Law campus is located in Gulfport, a residential beachfront community adjacent to St. Petersburg. This 21-acre campus houses nearly all of the College’s programs and classes, as well as the 58,000-square-foot law library, administrative and faculty offices, five courtrooms, student housing, recreational facilities, a cafeteria, and reception halls.

The College of Law moved in 1954 to the Gulfport campus from its original home in DeLand, Fla. at Stetson

University’s main campus.

At Stetson, you will quickly find yourself woven

into the fabric of this close-knit community.

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Director of Public Service Careers & Pro Bono Programs

(610) 519-7228

Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by a Referral System with Coordinator. Also, recipients of Villanova's public interest scholarships are required to perform pro bono as law students in addition to post-graduation requirements.

www.law.villanova.edu/studentservices/careerstrategy/probonoprograms.asp

The Director also oversees administration of Villanova's "Lawyering Together"www.law.villanova.edu/administration/alumnirelations/lawyeringtogether.asp

The Director coordinates the administration of other standing and ad-hoc pro bono projects, including:

  • Disability Project with the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (students present "Know Your Rights" workshops and conduct intake clinics for persons who are disabled);
  • Federal Defender Capital Habeas Unit project (students assist in preparation for capital cases);

  • Homeless A ... Read more »
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    The Life-Changing Benefits Of Taking College Degree On Line

    I want to give you many thanks for giving me the MB degree. And I am very happy to get the student ID, graduation letter, reference letter and transcript also. If you have many years work experience but don’t have a degree then distinctivedegree.com is best choice to buy a degree. Now I am going to apply for senior position. Thanks!

    After I get the degree I have put two titles BA and MBA in my business card and letter head. I am self employed and my business does not need a university degree. Now I have noticed that now my clients increases rapidly and they want my service. They also not bargain and they fully trusted my service.

    After I buy a Doctorate degree then I upgrade my passport and credit card. Then once I presented my card and passport to buy an Air ticket. When the ticket was printed I had to wait in ... Read more »

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    Indiana University Maurer School of Law: Bloomington

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Indiana University Maurer School of Law announced today a significant $20 million estate gift from Lowell E. Baier, a 1964 graduate of the school.

    In recognition of his gift, the law school building will be renamed Baier Hall, and the law library will be renamed the Jerome Hall Law Library in honor of a longtime law school professor who was a mentor to Baier and many other alumni. The gift, which will be distributed annually over a period of years, will be used to enhance the law school s facilities, including its long-term renovation and expansion.

    Lowell Baier s extraordinary legacy gift provides tremendous support to the school, said Austen L. Parrish, dean and James H. Rudy Professor of Law. His generosity will enable us to plan for a learning environment that matches the quality of our students academic experience.

    I am deeply ... Read more »

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    :: Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

    Posted On: July 2,

    It is often difficult to discern whether the employee’s conduct online—whether it be posting pictures, writing comments about the work environment or the employer, will constitute protected concerted activity. This determination will determine what actions, if any, an employer may take against an employee when s/he as posted online content, and more broadly, the cases which follow can allow an employer to craft legally permissible policies and handbooks.

    No protected concerted activity:

    For example, in Karl Knauz Motors, Inc. 358 NLRB 164 (), a BMW automobile dealership (the Respondent) discharged a sales representative for photos and comments that he posted to his Facebook page. The first post was about a sales event for a new model and included sarcastic comments about the quality of the food (hot dogs, chips, and bottled water) being served at a marketin ... Read more »

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    The Michigan criminal defense attorneys at KRONZEK CRONKRIGHT, PLLC aggressively defend clients facing felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile charges throughout the state of Michigan. If you or a loved one need a skilled and effective courtroom attorney, call us immediately at (866) 766-5245.

    Our lawyers cover all of Michigan s lower peninsula in all state courts and Federal Courts. Our team of trial attorneys has approximately 100 years of combined experience defending clients against criminal charges in Michigan. We have earned the reputation of being some of Michigan s best criminal defense attorneys.

    Through hard work, knowledge of Michigan law, and trial skill, we have experience in defending the most serious life offense felonies and virtually all other criminal charges. We have excellent results in rape, murder, manslaughter, criminal sexual conduct. child abuse. drug crime. embezzlement, and drunk driving cases. We handle assault, home invasion and drug cha ... Read more »

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    Wiltshire Lawyers practises exclusively in the areas of family law and de facto law.

    By focusing only on family law and de facto law, we are to provide specialised service and advice in relation to this challenging and ever changing area of law area. Separation is one of the most difficult experiences a person can encounter which makes it even more important to be advised by specialists in this area.

    At Wiltshire Lawyers, we believe that family law advice should not be restricted to people who are contemplating separation or who have already separated. We believe that strategic advice should also be sought in relation to the preparation of Binding Financial Agreements prior to the commencement of cohabitation or marriage.

    Binding Financial Agreements are an extremely effective way to regulate and protect your financial affairs if you are living in a same or opposite sex relationship; considering marriage; already married; separated or even divorced.

    P ... Read more »

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    In short: The Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy, is arguably the most prestigious degree in existence. The average amount of time required to earn a Ph.D. is five years, but the degree's financial payoff is huge. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, professionals with doctorates earn approximately $37,265 more each year than workers with bachelor's degrees.

    The doctoral degree is the highest academic credential it is possible to earn. Whether it's a research Ph.D. (DPhil to the Brits), a D.A. (Doctor of Arts), or some other variant, the doctorate degree typically requires four to six years of additional study beyond the master's level. To get a doctoral degree the graduate student must complete a course of study, do original research and write a publishable thesis or dissertation. Not surprisingly, only one in 100 Americans call themselves "doctor." Consequently, a doctorate commands respect.

    The doctoral student takes advanced courses in a chosen field, ... Read more »

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    Students who pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology from any school of psychology will receive a basic overview of the different psychological disciplines, from experimental psychology to social psychology to abnormal psychology. If they decide to pursue a higher degree, students can choose to specialize in one of these areas where they can focus their efforts.

    Students interested in psychology will start with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Some junior colleges may offer a two year Associate of Arts in Psychology, but for a rewarding psychology career, further education will usually be needed and can be earned from any top psychology school. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology typically takes four years to complete and involves the learning of the different approaches to psychology, the major theories and their originators, the history of the discipline and its various applications. Students may then move on to a master's degree or doctoral degree in psychology or a rel ... Read more »

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    In common usage, eviction is the process used by landlords to recover possession of leased real property from tenants who do not want to leave. Evictions are difficult, painful, and expensive for all parties involved.

    Eviction is governed by six basic types of rules: state law, local law, leases, federal law, the common law. and court rules. Most states regulate residental renting, including the eviction process. Many base their laws on the Uniform Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (URLTA) or the Model Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. Cities, counties, and other local governments often supplement these regulations. Landlords and tenants may further regulate evictions through lease terms. For example, leases might specify the form and timing of eviction notices. Lease provisions may overrule some common law rules, but may not conflict with official regulations.

    Outside of the District of Columbia and other territories directly administered by the federal g ... Read more »

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    Mexico has a radical idea for a rational immigration policy that most Americans would love. However, Mexican officials haven t been sharing that idea with us as they press for our Congress to adopt the McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill.

    That s too bad, because Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the immigration issue. Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico.

    At a time when the Supreme Court and many politicians seek to bring American law in line with foreign legal norms, it s noteworthy that nobody has argued that the U.S. look at how Mexico deals with immigration and what it might teach us about how best to solve

    our illegal immigration problem. Mexico has a single, streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are:

    • in the country legally;
    • have the means to sustain themselves economica ... Read more »
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    SCIENTIFIC LAWS and THEORIES

    I've had a student ask me to clarify the difference between a scientific law and a theory . This person asked, in part:

    . Is a law, in essence, something which has no detractors -- a unifying 'concept' for which scientists (at the present time) are in accordance with? Is a law a single idea by which all scientists, regardless of discipline, conform?

    Can a theory be looked at as a 'transitory' law (i.e. a law in waiting)? In contrast to a law, is it correct to say that there can be several scientific theories about a particular phenomena whereas a law represents a single unified agreement among all scientists .

    Such questions are very common. The difference between a law and a theory often confuses people. This happens, in part, because even among scientists there can be different usage of these terms. Of course, to the general public, these terms have very different meanings and connotations. I sugg ... Read more »

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    Offering a tropical setting and some outstanding academic programs, the Stetson University School of Law is a diamond in the rough. It is still a low-ranking, regional institution however, and students should be aware of the limitations that come with a Stetson Law degree.

    Roughly 39% of applicants were granted admission last year (1176 out of 3053). For those who matriculated to the full-time program, the 25th to 75th percentile GPA range was 3.21-3.65 and the range for the LSAT was 153-158. The medians for such measures among full time students were 3.46 and 156.

    Stetson Law School also accepts applicants on a part-time basis. Admissions standards are less demanding compared to those of the school's full-time program. GPA's ranged from 3.12 to 3.59 for the 25th to 75th percentiles, and LSAT scores ranged from 151 to 156. The part-time medians were 3.39 and 153.

    Stetson Law School is one of the cheaper private schools in the country. Full-time students pay o ... Read more »

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    On April 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a Guidance Update addressing the importance of cybersecurity and the steps registered investment advisers (and registered investment companies) may wish to consider in light of growing cybersecurity risks. This Guidance Update is the latest instance of the SEC s increased emphasis on cybersecurity as a priority for advisers. A Cybersecurity Roundtable was hosted by the SEC on March 26, and the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations released a Risk Alert on February 3, 2015 summarizing its cybersecurity examinations of over 100 advisers and broker-dealers.

    The Guidance Update provides several measures that advisers may wish to consider when creating a cybersecurity policy. These suggestions are not, however, intended to be comprehensive and advisers should tailor their cybersecurity policies to the particular nature and scope of their businesses.

    The Guidance Update suggests that to assist i ... Read more »

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    All transactions in Indian real estate sector are governed by various laws enacted by the Central Government of India and respective State governments. One such law is the RENTAL LAWS. These laws govern the rental of commercial and residential property and are necessary to enforce individual civil rights of both landlord and tenant and prevention of any kind of deceit.

    The real estate scene in India is flawed by land market distortions. The most glaring ones include inflexible zoning, rent and tenancy laws. Zoning laws, rent controls and protected tenancies have been detrimental to the healthy rental trends in India. They have put a freeze to land in city centers that could be otherwise made available for new retail outlets and flats.

    These laws also gloss over operational inefficiencies and scuttle competition. Tenants residing could not be evicted for along time and would not surrender their cheap tenancies on their own volition. The renovation of ... Read more »

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    What is Personal Injury Law?

    Personal injury law refers to the legal remedies and defenses involved in civil lawsuits brought as a result of wrongful conduct. In fact, the word ?tort? comes from a Latin term meaning twist, wrong, or harm. In contrast to criminal law, a tort action does not involve the government prosecuting the wrongdoer. Rather, these cases involve a private plaintiff seeking compensation (usually money) for the harm caused by the defendant?s actions.

    Most personal injury cases are based on the doctrine of negligence. In essence, negligence requires every member of society to act responsibly and avoid putting others at risk. That is not to say that negligence will result each time someone gets hurt. The doctrine recognizes that some accidents are unavoidable. To establish liability, the plaintiff must show that a reasonably prudent person in the defendant?s position would have acted differently under the circumstances.

    Examples of neg ... Read more »

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    A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. [ 1 ] Within the area studied, graduates possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis. critical evaluation and/or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently. [ 1 ]

    In some languages, a master's degree is called a magister. which is Latin for master (teacher), and magister or a cognate can also be used for a person who has the degree. There are various degrees of the same level, such as engineer's degrees. which have different names for historical reasons. See List of master's degrees .

    There has recently been an increase in programs leading to these de ... Read more »

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    Antitrust laws, or competition laws. are laws which prohibit anti-competitive behavior and unfair business practices. The laws make illegal certain practices deemed to hurt businesses or consumers or both, or generally to violate standards of ethical behavior. Government agencies known as competition regulators regulate antitrust laws, and may also be responsible for regulating related laws dealing with consumer protection. Antitrust laws become a legislative inducement towards fairness and are used as a key for principled business relationships.

    Antitrust laws prohibit agreements in restraint of trade, monopolization and attempted monopolization, anticompetitive mergers and tie-in schemes, and, in some circumstances, price discrimination in the sale of commodities.

    Efficiency-oriented economists reject the goal of competition and instead argue that antitrust legislation should be changed to primarily benefit consumers. No congress or administration has ... Read more »

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    Technological innovation has fundamentally changed the way today’s legal, accounting and tax professionals serve their clients. It has also revolutionized the way we deliver graduate education. That’s exactly why the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program is adding our distinguished taxation degree programs to the online arena. Our distance learning portfolio now includes:

    • Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation online
    • Master of Taxation (MT) online

    These programs are expertly designed to deliver the complete Villanova educational experience in a cutting-edge online format. The flexibility and convenience of this innovative approach allows you to earn your degree while simultaneously balancing the demands of work and family.

    Villanova University is consistently ranked among the best in the nation.

    • U.S. News World Report has ranked Villanova University #1 in the “Best Universities Masters Category ... Read more »
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    In the United States. court action based on workplace bullying is problematic at best. A plaintiff must prove a) that the bullying actually occurred, b) that the bully's actions fall into at least one of the four categories mentioned above and c) that the plaintiff's subsequent problems stemmed from the bully's actions. As of this writing, only five states have legislation against workplace bullying pending, and no state has ever passed laws against it. However, some states do have laws against creating or maintaining a "hostile work environment". Many states also have general laws against harassment, but charges of harassment are notoriously hard to prove. [How to reference and link to summary or text ]

    Katherine Lippell, Comparative Labor Law Policy Journal entitled, The Law of Workplace Bullying: An International Overview. Volume 32, Number 1, Fall is among those who has criticised the efficacy of the pending workplace bullying legislation, the Healthy Workp ... Read more »

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    This document contains legal information concerning the content of www.eset.com Web sites (further referred to as the Site(s) ). The legal information herein applies to these Site(s) and not necessarily to other ESET, spol. s r.o. sites.

    Software

    ESET, spol. s r. o. (hereinafter “ESET”) and/or its respective suppliers own or can exercise copyright to all software available on these Site(s) (further referred to as “Software“ ). The Software can be used only in accordance with the end-user license agreement (further referred to as “License Agreement“ ). License Agreement is supplied together with the Software, or it is a part of it. Software supplied with License Agreement cannot be installed without user's consent with License Agreement.

    Software is provided exclusively to end-users for the usage. This usage is in accordance with the License Agreement. ESET and/or its respective suppliers expressly prohibit any Software reproduction ... Read more »

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    Two young boys at work in a textile mill. Before child labor laws went into effect, many companies employed young people at low wages, often exposing them to overwork, as well as hazardous and unsanitary conditions.

    LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

    Federal and state legislation that protects children by restricting the type and hours of work they perform.

    The specific purpose of child labor laws is to safeguard children against harm generally associated with child labor, such as exposure to hazardous, unsanitary, or immoral conditions, and overwork. Child labor legislation primarily applies to business enterprises, but in some states nonprofit activities are within the purview of the law.

    The federal law controlling child labor is the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) 29 U.S.C. 201 et. seq. administratively regulated through 29 C.F.R. Part 570 et seq. The law is enforced by the U.S. Labor Department's Wage Hour Division. Federal law provides th ... Read more »

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    8-13.5-102. Legislative declaration

    (1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:

    (a) The American academy of pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of an infant s life and has continuously endorsed breastfeeding for at least one year or longer as the optimal form of nutrition for infants and as a foundation for    good feeding practices;

    (b) Extensive research indicates that there are diverse and compelling advantages to nursing for infants, mothers, families,          businesses, and society, including less illness among children who are nursed and lower health care costs;

    (c) Epidemiologic research shows that breastfeeding infants provides benefits to their general health, growth, and development and results in significant decreases in risk for numerous acute illnesses;

    (d) Breastfeeding has been shown to have numerous health benefits for mothers, including an earlier return to prepr ... Read more »

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    Hundreds of UK broadband users accused of sharing copyrighted content are preparing for the prospect of coordinated legal action against ACS:Law, the controversial solicitors' firm at the centre of a huge row over file sharing and leaked data.

    Those contemplating the action claim to have been wrongly identified as breaking the law, insisting that the methodology behind identifying illegal file sharers is deeply flawed and the pursuit of alleged file sharers classifies as harassment. ACS:Law and other lawyers chasing the accused insist the methodology is sound. Not so, rings the cry from just about everyone else.

    A recap. Private information about thousands of broadband users held by ACS:Law spilt out onto the web last week. The data, obtained through court orders to internet service providers, was leaked online in the aftermath of a denial of service attack on the website of ACS:Law. An investigation by the Information Commissioner will establish whether or not the d ... Read more »

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