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Paul Roche, Online Studies

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742-5231

301-405-8989

Online Degree Programs:

Online Studies at the University of Maryland offers two completely Web-based graduate programs, a 30-credit Master of Life Sciences and a 30-credit Professional Master of Engineering in Fire Protection.

The Master of Life Sciences, with concentrations in biology and chemistry, provides in-depth knowledge of current research areas in the chemical, biological, biochemical and biomedical sciences. Courses cover modern biology, modern molecular genetics, transmission genetics, human physiology, biodiversity and conservation biology, chemical ecology, principles of chemical biology, biochemistry, natural products chemistry, electrochemical cells, evolutionary biology and behavior and experimental biology.

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

At the time of the filing of a petition for dissolution, at least one of the parties must have been:

• A resident of Indiana; or stationed at a United States military installation within Indiana for six months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.
• A resident of the county; or stationed at a United States military installation within the county; where the petition is filed for three months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.

[Based on Indiana Code Title 31 - Article 15, Chapter 2-6]

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:

Dissolution of marriage shall be decreed upon a finding by a court of one of the following grounds and no other ground:

• Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
• The conviction of either of the parties, subsequent to the marriage of a felony.
• Impotence, existing at the time o ... Read more »

[ Kentucky Statutes - Title 35 - Chapter: 403.140]

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:

If both of the parties by petition or otherwise have stated under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or one of the parties has so stated and the other has not denied it, the court, after hearing, shall make a finding whether the marriage is irretrievably broken. No decree shall be entered until the parties have lived apart for 60 days. Living apart shall include living under the same roof without sexual cohabitation. The court may order a conciliation conference as a part of the hearing. [Based on Kentucky Statutes - Title 35 - Chapter: 403.170]

LEGAL SEPARATION:

If a party requests a decree of legal separation rather than a decree of dissolution of marriage, the court shall grant the decree in that form unless the other party objects, in which latter event the other provisions of this chapter shall apply. No earlier than one year af ... Read more »

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE:

To file for a divorce or annulment, the plaintiff must be a resident for at least six months prior to filing. The court of common pleas has jurisdiction of all domestic relations matters, and all actions for divorce and annulment shall be brought in the proper county. [Based on Ohio Revised Code Section 3105.011 and 3105.03]

• Incompatibility, unless denied by either party.
• Living separate and apart for one year.
• Desertion for one year.
• Either party had a husband or wife living at the time of the marriage from which the divorce is sought.
• Adultery.
• Extreme cruelty.
• Fraudulent contract.
• Any gross neglect of duty.
• Habitual drunkenness.
• Imprisonment in a state or federal correctional institution at the time of filing the complaint.
• Procurement of a divorce outside this state, by a husband or wife, by virtue of which th ... Read more »

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Students enrolled in this clinic represent indigent defendants in all phases of criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trial and appeal. They also represent defendants in juvenile court delinquency proceedings.

Students in this clinic represent clients in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mediations involving alleged discrimination. Students investigate claims and prepare cases for mediation. As part of their preparation, students develop the theory of the case, determine damages, and write a mediation brief. Upon successful resolution of the case, students prepare a settlement agreement.

Students also represent federal employees in Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) hearings. This representation is for federal employees who are appealing actions such as termination or suspension. Students interview clients, conduct discovery, appear in pretrial conferences and represent employees in MSPB hearings. For this representation, ... Read more »

Law Enforcement Schools in Brookhaven NY and Greater New York

Law Enforcement is something typically taken for granted by the public, however today, more than ever it is critical important to maintaining a high quality of life that many people throughout New York and greater America have become accustomed too.

With the recent developments in law enforcement and challenges this presented to law enforcement agencies today, the need to undertake relevant training and education by law enforcement schools in Brookhaven NY and greater New York or those schools throughout America who offer law enforcement education and courses is critically important.

If you aspire to undertake the career of law enforcement, this article has been written to provide you with an overview of the opportunities in law enforcement and then help you find the most relevant education and training courses provided by accredited law enforcement schools to prepare you for the c ... Read more »

If you’re interested in working in the legal profession but not as an attorney, an online paralegal degree may be for you.

Paralegals are becoming increasingly important in law firms, government offices, and corporate legal departments around the country as they seek to reduce operating costs; paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, help lawyers in many ways and now even perform many duties formerly performed by young attorneys.

While no formal education is required by most states to become a paralegal, those with specialized training and paralegal degrees are looked upon most favorably by employers. Accordingly, an online paralegal degree is becoming increasingly essential for those who wish to work as paralegals.

If you’re ready to learn more about earning your online paralegal degree, read on.

What is an online paralegal degree?

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The law has businesses and civil rights groups up in arms and threatening -- or in some cases pledging -- to boycott the state.

The reaction has gotten so hot, that on Saturday, Pence told The Indianapolis Star that he is working with legislators to amend the law and "clarify" that it does not promote discrimination.

He told the Star that a new bill would likely be introduced in coming days but did not specify what it would say or who would introduce it.

What's so controversial about religious freedom?

It's not so much that religious freedom has suddenly become controversial, but rather critics of the bill assert the law could be used by individuals and businesses to discriminate on the basis of religion -- particularly against the LGBT community of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

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Some stories just won t go away. Consider the tale of Reema Bajaj. the attractive Illinois attorney who pleaded guilty to prostitution last June. Reema keeps coming, and coming, and coming.

After the story climaxed with her guilty plea, we expected it was all over. But then Bajaj thrust herself back into the headlines by suing one of her former lawyers. along with other attorneys, alleging that they shared nude photos of her around the courthouse.

And now Reema Bajaj has been hit with ethics charges from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (IARDC). The IARDC s most salacious allegation: that Bajaj traded sex acts for office supplies.

What would Reema do for a ream of printer paper? How much toner to access that taut, toned body?

After Bajaj s guilty plea to prostitution, we asked Michael S. Frisch. ethics counsel to the Georgetown University Law Center and an editor of the Legal Profession Blog. whether her plea to a a singl ... Read more »

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So you ve just written or composed a great song or beat, and you want to know how to copyright music. Well look no further, as below I ll be telling you everything you need to know about copyrighting music.

There are three levels of copyright you can apply to your music:

1. Low level music copyright,
2. Medium level music copyright, and
3. High level music copyright.

Although your music is automatically copyrighted if you put any of these three levels into effect, the higher up you go, the better protected your music is. So read the full article below for all the details on how to copyright your music, and what options are available to you.

Please Note: This article is not in any way meant to act as legal advice; it s simply showing you some practical ways to copyright you ... Read more »

You've purchased a new car, but something isn't right. Whether it's the steering, the brakes, a botched paint job, or a horrible smell, you think you've bought a lemon. But just because you personally believe the car to be a lemon doesn't mean the law necessarily agrees with you. Each state has enacted its own set of "lemon laws" to deal with the problem of irretrievably malfunctioning new cars. Some states also protect the purchase of used cars - see below. The following is a general framework for determining whether your car qualifies as a "lemon," and therefore whether you are afforded protection under consumer protection laws.

While you can handle the problem yourself using the guidelines below, if you find the process too difficult or the manufacturer is acting inappropriately, you can contact an attorney with experience dealing with lemons and manufacturers, who will fight for your rights.

Under the law of most states, for a vehicle to be considered a lemon, th ... Read more »

Mesothelioma is a disease brought on by exposure to asbestos. And while it can take years to show symptoms, the results can be deadly. More than three thousand new cases are diagnosed each year, often attacking people with work-related asbestos exposure decades earlier. Join Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law, Ricky LeBlanc, who will explain how his firm continues to help and get compensation for victims of this dreaded disease as it has for more than thirty years. With many financial settlements exceeding one million dollars, it’s important to have proper and experienced legal representation as victims and their families deal with this very difficult and extremely challenging condition.

Sokolove Law is committed to helping those who have been affected by the devastation of mesothelioma.

It is certainly a dark part or our history as a nation that for many years a substance being used in building due to its strength, flexibility and resistance to heat and corrosion, ... Read more »

T. R. Halvorson is a lawyer in sole practice in Sidney MT President of Pastel Programming Co. and author of How to Avoid Liability: The Information Professional's Guide to Negligence and Warranty Risks and Legal Liability Problems in Cyberspace: Craters in the Information Highway .

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I like LOIS well enough that I could wish to write a whole review in that metaphor. The trouble is I hemmed myself in by something I already said. Elsewhere I have written that searchers are responsible for quality in the Web world and proposed that we publish SCOUG-inspired quality evaluations of selected Web resources. 1 Now I have to practice what I preach.

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Estate planning is one of the of principal concerns of elder law.

With more Americans living well into their senior years, elder law has become an important field. Professionals working in the field of elder law include advocates, social workers and lawyers. Attorneys practicing elder law focus on a wide variety of issues pertaining to the elderly, such as estate planning, acquisition of government benefits, long-term insurance, financial abuse and grandparenting issues. Seniors needing elder law assistance should find qualified professionals to work through these issues.

As people age, they encounter new issues pertaining to health, estate planning, government benefits and much more. Professionals specializing in elder law help senior citizens weed through the information and create solutions. Estate planning is one area that requires specific attention. All estates should have at least a power of attorney and a will. The power of attorney is essential because it al ... Read more »

A number of federal, state, and local laws forbid discrimination against individuals or classes of persons based on factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability. Among the best known federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace are the Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991. which addresses illegal discrimination by employers, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. which protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in several areas, including education and employment.

The term affirmative action is not readily defined; in fact, controversy has long surrounded both the definition and the means necessary to achieve the desired goals of affirmative action. Commentators have cautioned that affirmative action and strict minority quota systems not be confused with one another. The concept and actual application of affirmative action is usually confined to two areas: education and employment. An employer or a scho ... Read more »

IS THERE ANY LAW GOVERNING THE INTERNET?

I am sure almost everyone will agree there must be laws at the WorldWideWeb because lawlessness will inevitably lead to chaos. Every country in the world has their own laws and so, why should the Internet be any different?

However, the interesting part about having an Internet Law is that the Internet is shared by everyone in the world and so, the laws must be agreed upon by all countries. The drafting of an Internet Law will be a legislator s (and draftsman s) nightmare. The Internet Law has to be accepted by all the countries in the world and therefore consonant to all existing laws worldwide. The existing laws of each country already differ from each other. English Law is not really the same as American Law and neither is French Law wholly compatible with German Law. Laws in Japan are different from those in Russia and China. So how do you formulate a set of Internet Laws that all countries can agree to?

M ... Read more »

Published October 2006, last updated April

National law school rankings do not focus much upon the best entertainment law schools or sports law schools. While our 2005 law school rankings provide an overall picture, this article specifically examines which are the top law schools amongst entertainment law schools and sports law schools.

Please note that there is little information ranking entertainment law schools and sports law schools, so the following information should be verified more so than other national law school rankings presented on Top-Law-Schools.com.

Not surprisingly, the majority of the top entertainment law schools and sports law schools are in the entertainment capitals of the world, California and New York City.

The two of best law schools in California for these specialties are in Los Angeles, UCLA and USC. National law school rankings always put these law schools in the top 25 law schools overall. However, these are top ... Read more »

Common-law marriage. sometimes called de facto marriage. informal marriage or marriage by habit and repute. is a form of interpersonal status which is legally recognized in some jurisdictions as a marriage even though no legally recognized marriage ceremony is performed or civil marriage contract is entered into or the marriage registered in a civil registry. A common-law marriage is legally binding in some common law jurisdictions but has no legal consequence in others. In some jurisdictions without true common-law marriages, for example, Hungary. the term "common-law marriage" is used as a synonym for non-marital relationships such as domestic partnership or reciprocal beneficiaries relationship. [ 1 ]

The essential distinctions of a common-law marriage are:

1. Common-law marriages are not licensed by government authorities, although they may be recorded in the public records of some government ... Read more »

If you think that you may be driving a lemon, you have the right to take legal action! A lemon law attorney can evaluate your situation and determine whether you may be eligible to get a full refund on your car - or a new car altogether!

Understanding your legal rights if you own or are leasing a defective vehicle or other product can help you take the appropriate action to finally end the hassle and expense associated with your lemon. Depending on the state where you live, you may be able to get a refund of all the money you have spent on your defective product or may even be able to receive the full MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) from the responsible party, whether this is the manufacturer, retailer or other party.

By contacting a lemon law lawyer at our company, you have the opportunity to find out how you can approach your particular situation and begin the process of taking the legal recourse that is your right. Rather than trying to get hel ... Read more »

Before you make the commitment to earn an MBA, you must first understand exactly what an MBA is, as well as whether it’s the right degree program for you. An MBA, or a Master of Business Administration, provides a graduate education in foundational business practices, such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. It is often a beneficial degree choice for working professionals who need to obtain additional education to reach their career goals and climb the corporate ladders of business administration.

Students can specialize the degree in fields as diverse as health care and sports management. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to learning, MBA programs are not only meant to deepen students’ understanding of business management, but also to further develop their critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

A Brief History of the MBA

Although institutions of higher education around the world now offer MBA programs, this degree i ... Read more »

Military justice is the body of laws and procedures governing members of the armed forces. Many states have separate and distinct bodies of law that govern the conduct of members of their armed forces. Some states use special judicial and other arrangements to enforce those laws, while others use civilian judicial systems. Legal issues unique to military justice include the preservation of good order and discipline, the legality of orders, and appropriate conduct for members of the military. Some states enable their military justice systems to deal with civil offences committed by their armed forces in some circumstances.

All Commands of the Canadian Forces (CF) (that is, Maritime Command, Land Force Command, Air Command, Operational Support Command, Expeditionary Force Command, Special Operations Forces Command, and Canada Command) are primarily governed by the National Defence Act (NDA). Section 12 of the NDA authorizes the Governor In Council's creation o ... Read more »

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Law firms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from single-attorney law practices to multi-state, multi-staffed legal organizations. In addition, law firms in the U.S. are generally equipped to handle nearly every legal challenge facing individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

Depending on your legal issue, there are a variety of law firms to choose from, generally broken down by size, type of practice, (for example, litigation, criminal defense, or transactional), location, or legal topic (like personal injury law, family law or tax law.) While there is no one-size-fits all solution to solving legal problems, choosing the right law firm can make the difference between a successful outcome and missed opportunity. Knowing which law firm to hire will depend on a number of factors - including your finances, geographical location, personal work preferences, and your specific legal challenge or need.

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As the free and open source software ( FOSS ) movement gains momentum in commercial settings, lawyers need to address the legal problems associated with the sometimes vague and contradictory tenets of intellectual property law as it pertains to software, and the often ambiguous or contradictory terms of FOSS licenses. Of greatest concern is the so-called viral nature of the GNU General Public License (GPL), which purports to place restrictions on integration of proprietary software components with software covered by the GPL. Central to this question is the definition of derivative work under the Copyright Act, and the public position of the Free Software Foundation on the definition of this term, which some believe to be broader than that used by the Copyright Act as interpreted by courts.

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An online diploma provides you a chance to advance in your career or even start a new one. An online diploma is aimed at busy working people who are interested in studying part-time. An online diploma is offered by online institutions that take advantage of cutting edge technology to serve their students.

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Anonline diploma is available in virtually every subject. Some people opt for an online diploma in liberal studies. These are meant to be broad degrees that enhance your ability to think and write clearly. Students in an online diploma program select courses from history, art and architecture. This breadth of study allows them to prepare for careers in many different kinds of fields.

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