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Homo Novus in the Australian Legal Encyclopedia.

When starting research in the law of a foreign country it is often essential to have some sense of what publications are available and in what sources research is best conducted. The Encyclopedia has several Guides to Sources of Basic Legislation which describes resources in international and foreign law, including digests, legislation, codes and secondary sources. There is also a set of surveys of the legal systems of more than 100 jurisdictions, including history, major legal concepts and the structure of the court system.

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Pennsylvania recently enacted its first law regarding breastfeeding exempting breastfeeding from criminal laws, and giving women “permission,” but not the “right,” to breastfeed.

35 P.S. § 636.2 et seq.  (2007)

35 P.S. § 636.2.  Declaration of policy

The General Assembly finds that breastfeeding a baby is an important and basic act of nurturing that must be protected in the interests of maternal and child health and family values.

§ 636.3.  General rule

A mother shall be permitted to breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present, irrespective of whether or not the mother s breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.

§ 636.4.  Freedom to breastfeed

The act of breastfeeding shall not be considered:

(1) Indecent exposure as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3127 (relating to indecent exposure).

(2) Open lewdness as defined in 18 Pa. ... Read more »

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Looking for law office software for your small or mid-sized firm? It is a time-consuming and sometimes stressful process. There are so many products and features to evaluate. You don't want to make a mistake. It's too difficult to switch if your firm is unhappy with your choice.

Our firm has been using CaseLode for 23 years and uses all the financial applications, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Time Billing, Trust Accounting and Conflict. All applications are easy to use and flexible to different types of law. Read more »

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State lotteries are used to raise revenue for state coffers, often for education funding. In general, lotteries are games of chance with mostly cash prizes, which are heavily regulated.

What Is The Law Surrounding The Virginia State Lottery?

The Commonwealth of Virginia has the distinction of being the first state-run lottery in the U.S. in 1612. It went on to fund Virginia's College of William and Mary and University of Virginia. churches, and libraries.

However, in 1849 the Virginia Legislature banned all forms of gambling. including the lottery. Voters changed that in 1987 and brought back the government-run lottery.

Where Do The Lottery Funds Go?

The Virginia state lottery laws earmark revenues specifically for public education ; with a mandate that administration and operating costs do not exceed 10 percent of total revenue.

By law, all unclaimed Virginia Lottery prizes go to the Literary Fund. The Literary Fund is u ... Read more »

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Let us first study what is law of reflection with respect to a single light ray. Look at the following diagram.

Let MM' be a plane mirror which is absolutely smooth. A light ray AO strikes the mirror at O (the incident ray), and it is reflected as ray OA'. called as reflected ray. ON is the perpendicular to MM' at O. It is also called as the normal to the surface at the point of reflection.

The angle made by the incident ray with the normal ON is p and q be the angle made by the reflected ray with the same normal. These are called as 'Angle of Incidence' and the 'Angle of Reflection' respectively.

According to the Law of Reflection, Angle of incidence is always equal to angle of reflection.

Now, let us consider a set of rays assuming a plane mirror with a smooth and perfect surface. The situation is explained in the following diagram:

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May the Force Be with You

The F. the m and the a in Newton's formula are very important concepts in mechanics. The F is force. a push or pull exerted on an object. The m is mass. a measure of how much matter is in an object. And the a is acceleration, which describes how an object's velocity changes over time. Velocity. which is similar to speed, is the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

Let's restate Newton's first law in everyday terms:

    ­An object at rest will stay at rest, forever, as long as nothing pushes or pulls on it. An object in motion will stay in motion, traveling in a straight line, forever, until something pushes or pulls on it.

Physicists use the term inertia to describe this tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion. The Lati ... Read more »

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Under 32-1-102 a testator (the individual who is creating the will) must be at least 18 years of age and of sound mind. If there has been any history of mental illness or incompetence then it is important that the testator make arrangements to assure that her competence at the time of drafting is validated.

Under 32-1-105 no witnesses are required for a holographic will---a will drafted in the hand of the testator. However, the signature and confirmation that the writing is indeed that of the testator must be proven by two witnesses.

How to Make My Own Will

Does Alabama Require a Simple Will to Be Notarized?

Handwritten wills, or holographic wills, are better than having no will at all in the state of Tennessee, but it is not.

Tennessee State Laws on Wills. Tennessee State Laws on Wills. Estate planning is important, even though it might be a difficult subject.

Estate Laws Without Wills in the State of Tennessee; Tennessee s State Law ... Read more »

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Laws are created to maintain equality, stability, and structure. To maintain order in society, laws are established as is punishment for disobeying these laws. Laws are broken down by classification and to some degree, may interact with one another. Substantive law sets the ground rules for individuals whereas procedural law is the policy on how to carry out the rules. Criminal law is for the protection of society and civil law is to serve the purpose of compensating someone for a loss due to the actions of another person. Common law and statutory law regulate businesses and individuals and are known as primary sources of law. These laws are managed at federal, state, and local levels within the United States.

The Fourth Amendment is important to businesses because it requires obtaining sufficient evidence in the investigation of a criminal or administrative offense before a warrant can be used to search premises or access documentation. The Fifth Amendment allows individual ... Read more »

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Media rankings of business schools are an integral part of the business school world. There are only two major full-time MBA rankings the Financial Times and The Economist that directly compare schools from around the world. BusinessWeek and Forbes create separate lists for U.S. and the rest of the world, while US News World only focuses on the U.S. market.

There is no ‘best’ business school in the world but there could be a ‘best’ business school for you.

To help you in your research, MBA50.com has compiled the results of the big five MBA rankings of the last 12 months to produce the MBA50.com Premiership.

Given that only two of the major full-time MBA rankings directly compare business schools from around the world, whether a one-year or two year programme, the authors encourage candidates to use the comparison with caution. Can you really compare apples and oranges?

We also look at what the major media MBA rankings measure, and analyze the results ... Read more »

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Trespassing means illegal infringement into someone else's person or property without his explicit consent. For the intruder's guilt to be ascertained, intent has to be proven; hence, trespassing signs are legally enforced to indicate boundaries. In land law or real estate law, trespassing constitutes two categories: criminal trespassing or civil trespassing. Police and property rangers control the jurisdiction of criminal trespassing, whereas civil trespassing responsibility falls to the landowner to lodge a legal proceeding against the perceived trespasser.

According to the Canadian Trespass Act of 1996, a person is not guilty of trespassing if he has received the consent of the landowner, the consent of another organization or color of right, which means a legal statement revealing the genuine mistaken view of the accused or affirming that occupation on another person's property is legal. However, the trespasser faces certain conviction if the land is enclosed by fencing, ... Read more »

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Copyright law grants the exclusive right to display or perform a work to the owner of the copyright. It also allows a legally-obtained work to be displayed. This allows libraries and bookstores to place textbooks being sold on display for students to buy.

Copying a protected work without permission from the author is an infringement of its copyright unless it is fair use under copyright law. The fair use doctrine permits multiple copies to be made for educational and other purposes. Four things must be considered to determine if fair use is applicable: purpose of the use, whether for commercial or educational purposes; nature of the copyrighted work; amount and substantiality of the portion copied, including whether or not the heart of the work is copied in full; and impact of the use on the market value of the work. In general, copying sections from a textbook for classroom purposes falls well under the protection of the fair use doctrine.

How to Get a Design Copyri ... Read more »

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Submitted by agroothuis on January 25, - 3:48pm

Because of technological, economic, and market pressures, the way we practice law is rapidly evolving. Law students. are you prepared for these changes in law practice? Law faculty. are you preparing your students? CALI is offering a FREE nine-week online course on Topics in Digital Law Practice to help address these issues starting Friday, February 10, at 2pm ET.

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The course will run for one hour a week for nine weeks and will feature a different guest speaker each week. Each class will be delivered via webcast and will have a ... Read more »

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  • Possession of less than 100gms of marijuana is a citable offense: fine $150
  • Possession of more than 100gms of marijuana: maximum fine $250
  • Possession of 200gms or more of marijuana: possible 6 months to 1 year in prison
  • Possession of 1,00gms or more of marijuana: 1 to 5 years in prison

    Any possession of less than 500gms does not carry the presumption of prison; this makes probation a possibility for such offenses.

    • Possession of 20,000gms or more of marijuana: mandatory prison sentence of 8 years
    • Delivery of 20gms or less of marijuana for no remuneration: considered as a possession offense and carries a fine of $1000
  • Sale or distribution of less than 200gms of marijuana: 6 to 18 months in jail
  • Sale or distribution of 200gms or more of marijuana: 1-5 years in jail
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    If you are currently going through a divorce, or if you have already become separated and are trying to find a better way to stay on top of parenting time and visitation schedules, then you have likely looked into family law software. These programs are designed to provide you with tools for organization and communication, which can make a large difference in everything from legal proceedings to working out visits for children. However, many family law software programs are notenough to offer the full range of tools parents desire, and even if they are, they only cover a specific area of family law. The OurFamilyWizard is designed to provide parents with a single location for every type of parenting tool, from calendars to court information to educational and medical records for kids.

    One of the major benefits of the OurFamilyWizard website is that all of the parties that need access, such as the other parent or parents involved, have it. All of these parties can see relevan ... Read more »

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    Traffic laws are the laws which regulate vehicles and other traffic including pedestrians, animals and other conveyances. Traffic laws and regulations vary from place to place. In many countries, the rules of the road are codified, setting out the legal requirements and punishments for breaking them. In the U.S, traffic laws are regulated by the states and municipalities through their respective traffic codes. Most of these are based at least in part on the Uniform Vehicle Code, but there are variations from state to state.

    The following is an example of the state statute (nevada) laying down one of the traffic regulation:

    Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. 484.473 states that a driver shall not permit a person, with regard to a motor vehicle being operated on a paved highway, to ride upon or within any portion of the vehicle that is primarily designed or intended for carrying goods or other cargo or that is otherwise not designed or intended for the use of passengers.

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    Through its constitutionally-granted powers. the United States Congress considers thousands of bills each session. Yet, only a small percentage of them will ever reach the top of the president s desk for final approval or veto. Along their way to the White House, bills traverse a maze of committees and subcommittees. debates, and amendments in both chambers of Congress.

    For a complete explanation, see. How Our Laws Are Made (Library of Congress) Revised and Updated by Charles W. Johnson, Parliamentarian, United States House of Representatives.

    Step 1: Introduction

    Only a member of Congress (House or Senate) can introduce the bill for consideration. The Representative or Senator who introduces the bill becomes its sponsor. Other legislators who support the bill or work on its preparation can ask to be listed as co-sponsors. Important bills usually have several co-sponsors.

    Four basic types of legislation, all commonly referred to as bi ... Read more »

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    As the provisions under the Affordable Care Act bring change to so many aspects of health law, including new federal regulation of the health insurance markets and Medicaid program expansions, depend on Bloomberg Law’s Health Practice Center for accurate, timely, and authoritative coverage. Get expert analysis, news, and access to the latest legislation and court opinions to help you develop proactive strategies for your clients.

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    The Marshal Law wiki last edited by silent_bomber on 09/22/14 04:05PM View full history

    Joe Gilmore is Marshal Law, a government-sanctioned vigilante who hunts super heroes, so called cape killer. He is disgruntled vet who fought in "The Zone", a South American war that U.S.A was involved. He is in fact a superhero himself.

    The government altered the men who fought in The Zone by making them super soldiers. They were implanted with bio-electronics that made them unable to feel pain and also any kind of human empathy. Because they were unable to feel pain, they felt the need to inflict it to others. Lot of them also went crazy and/or got uncontrollable superpowers. Gilmore served in this elite unit called The Screaming Eagles.

    When he returned home to San Futuro, the city was in ruins after a big earthquake, "The Big One", and Gilmore realized that his experiences as a super soldier had left him hating superheroes as phonies and fakes. He tried to control the ... Read more »

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    International trade is “the exchange of goods [or] services” “between nations.” Black’s Law Dictionary 285, 1529 (8th ed. 2004).

    Constitutional. federal. and international laws govern international trade between the United States and foreign nations (or persons or entities therefrom). Federal and international laws address a wide range of trade issues, such as customs duties, dumping, embargoes, free trade zones, intellectual property, quotas, and subsidies.

    The Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution empowers Congress to “regulate commerce with foreign nations,” U.S. Const. Art. I, § 8, cl. 3. while other Article I provisions empower Congress to “lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises,” id. at Art. I, § 8, cl. 1. and prohibit states from doing the same without congressional approval, id. at Art. I, § 10, cl. 2. Pursuant to this authority, Congress has enacted numerous federal statutes, including the Tariff Act of 1930. the Trade Act o ... Read more »

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    Ed. note: In honor of Columbus Day (and Canadian Thanksgiving), Above the Law will be on a reduced publication schedule today. We will be back in full force tomorrow.

    * Justice stops for no one, not even a broken Congress. With the end of days approaching quickly for federal courts in terms of funding (or the lack thereof), many judges are lashing out and declaring all their employees essential. [National Law Journal]

    * Legal expenses can be especially “painful,” even for the biggest of banks, but sadist firms like Sullivan Cromwell, Paul Weiss, and WilmerHale are really getting their rocks off on Jamie Dimon’s suffering. [DealBook / New York Times]

    * DLA Piper’s future’s so bright it’s got to wear shades — and appoint a new co-managing partner in New York City, its largest office. Congratulations to Richard Hans, you’ve co-made it! [New York Law Journal]

    * “It’s not just about me.” Jim Tanner, a Williams Connolly partner who represents Jeremy Lin, is ... Read more »

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    San Diego, California, US

    Hello,

    Does anyone have a good example of a photographer release? One that allows a model to print her own image.

    I've signed lots of model releases, releasing my image, either allowing the photographer to sell or not sell it, either to use it solely for his/her own self promotion or to sell to others. But I guess I didn't cover myself.

    Today I tried to print a couple headshots, which had to go into the mail today. The print shop I've always used refused to unless I faxed them a signed contract from the photographer, discribing the pictures and allowing me to print them. I tried calling the photographer (from OMP) but she was out in the field, and no where near a fax machine.

    They were my frickin' headshots! Of course the photographer intended for me to be able to print them! So, everytime I've done TFCD, technically I don't have permission to print any of it.

    Also, I tried to print a page from a photographer' ... Read more »

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    Law is a system of rules a society sets to maintain order and protect harm to persons and property. Such systems are ancient, dating back at least to the Code of Hammurabi. written by an ancient Babylonian king around 1760 BC. Today, most countries have tens or hundreds of thousands of pages of laws. They are enforced by the police, supported by the court and prison systems. Laws are written by legislators, such as senators or congressmen. In America and many other countries, these rules must uphold and not contradict the Constitution, a document outlining the most basic rules of the country.

    Aside from law being a set of rules, the word also refers to the profession practiced by lawyers, who either prosecute or defend a client from an accusation of violating the law. Becoming a lawyer requires attending law school and passing a bar exam. This entitles the lawyer to a license. Only lawyers with a license are allowed to practice.

    There are many categories of law. Thes ... Read more »

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    Our licensed attorneys and professionally-trained staff are ready to help get your Social Security disability benefits. We are a law firm with licensed lawyers with the legal know-how to apply, appeal, organize and argue for your disability claim. We offer 24/7 free consultations online and you pay no fees unless you win!

    Social Security is not just an entitlement for people that are retired. It also pays people that cannot work because of medical problems. It is a challenge to deal with health issues. The added pressure of filing a claim or appealing a denied claim can cause you additional stress and worry. Getting a disability attorney involved quickly in the process is essential in making sure that your claim is approved and that you have support throughout the appeal process.

    Unfortunately many people don't have a Social Security disability law firm represent them in their initial filings or appeals. This can cause delays or denials that may seriously impact your ... Read more »

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    Under Ohio law, it is illegal to to abuse, neglect or exploit an individual at or above the age of 60. While child abuse is universally condemned and actively campaigned against, elder abuse is, according to the Ohio Attorney General, often unreported and under prosecuted. To reverse this trend the Ohio Attorney General convened an "elder abuse commission" to push for increased focus and public involvement to fight this crime.

    Under Ohio law, it is illegal to physically maltreat an elderly person. Physical maltreatment not only includes common examples of abuse such as punching, kicking and hitting seniors but also less visible actions including inappropriate amounts of required medication. Additionally, mentally abusing a senior is also illegal. Mental abuse can take take the form of emotional attacks such as withholding medication or verbal attacks.

    How to File Charges for Elder Abuse

    How to Report Elder Abuse in Pennsylvania

    Financial Elder Abuse L ... Read more »

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    In this section you will find a definition and information on the three main types of law degrees: the Juris Doctor (J.D.), the Master of Laws (LL.M.), with the highest degree being the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.).

    The Doctor of Juridical Science is the highest law degree in the United States and is comparable to the Doctor of Philosophy for most other disciplines. The Doctor of Juridical Science program is research intensive and students are expected to know their research interests before beginning the application process.

    Students who want to practice law in the United States enroll in a Juris Doctor degree program. This degree can be earned after three years of full-time study. However, many J.D. programs are often combined with other master's degree programs in a specific facet of law, business or public policy and these programs take longer than three years to complete.

    The LL.M. (Master of Laws) is an internationally recognized postgraduate la ... Read more »

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    How does HIPAA serve to protect patient rightsI

    HIPPA is there to protect the rights of patients that need help or service, so that their information is not shared with anyone else but whom they give consent, or agree to let someone else know their history or information. HIPPA protects the client’s rights so therefore, their information is not public and it is against the law for their information to be shared or put in public.

    What areas of the JSBMHA did HIPAA compliance impact?

    It affected the client’s rights that their personal information would not be shared with anyone. In addition, the patient confidentiality act was misused in this situation.

    What actions should the JSBMHA director take about the HIPAA violation? Explain your answers in detail.

    I think the director should have a meeting with both Jim and Betty. The director should information them that the clients grandmother was sitting at the table next to them and heard what they w ... Read more »

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    As part of the world s largest evangelical university, founded in 1971, Liberty University Online is campus-based, and has offered first-rate distance education since 1985. With more than 45 degree programs and over 100 specializations, LU Online can help you keep pace in areas such as business, education, counseling, psychology, nursing and religion, all taught in an online format and from a Christian perspective.

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    The Widener Law Journal (WLJ) will host its annual symposium on April 20, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Widener University School of Law’s Harrisburg Campus. WLJ will also live tweet the event @WidenerJournal and hashtag #WLJSymposium.

    This year’s symposium topic is Halt Reform. Death Penalty Criminal Sentencing Guidelines Reform. The focus at the local and national level will be on the administrative, constitutional and policy considerations in criminal sentencing guidelines, the 8th Amendment and capital punishment. The latter

    topic is particularly timely and relevant in Pennsylvania given Governor Wolf s recent decision to halt executions in Pennsylvania and the reaction among

    District Attorneys throughout the Commonwealth to challenge the decision.

    We have invited members of the academic, public and private spheres to present

    and attend and promise to have a lively, engaging, and informative discussion

    that approaches the top ... Read more »

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    A visual representation of the system. In reality, he would be wearing a wig and pointing towards a bailiff. The words would remain the same.

    This poor stick-man was a vandal, a thief, and a hippie, the maximum security unit was the best place for him.

    This principle refers to the way in which some governments are feeling liberal and amend the Three Strike Law to be more of a one strike law. Now obviously this is grossly unfair to those who commit minor crimes but when considered carefully by a board of highly trained international relations advisor they saw this variant of the law fit for use in all states where the African-American population outnumbers the white population. I wonder why. I guess some mysteries in life will just go unsolved. Although originally they wanted to copy the principles of the Middle East, and sever your hands from your body at the neck if you were caught so much as flatulating in public this was rejected on ground of having nowhere to hid ... Read more »

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    Tenant's Rights: Lockouts

    Tenant's Rights: Security Deposits Rent Increases

    Tenant's Rights: Repairs: How to Use the Housing Code Enforcement Law

    Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection:

    Tenants in Foreclosed Properties: Best Practices for Owners Taking Title after Foreclosure (Produced by the Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut) This document provides a basic summary of the laws regarding tenants rights in Connecticut after a foreclosure, as well as recommendations for how owners, mortgage loan servicers, and REO property managers should interact with tenants after a foreclosure.

    Publication from the Citizens Advisory Council for Housing Matters:

    • Housing Issues in the Small Claims Division of the Superior Court (2007)
      • Reference book covering claims by the tenant for return of a security deposit, claims by the landlord for back rent, claims by the landlord for p ... Read more »
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    If you live in a state that borders Canada, you may already know that it is harder to cross the border than it was a few years ago. The good news is that an enhanced drivers license can make it easier to get to Canada for drivers in the United States.

    If you live in a state that borders Canada, you may already know that it is harder to cross the border than it was a few years ago. The good news is that an enhanced drivers license can make it easier to get to Canada for drivers in the United States.

    An enhanced drivers license is a hybrid between a drivers license and a passport. By showing the license to border patrol agents, you can cross into the country with less scrutiny. The enhanced license adheres to Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) guidelines and is also good when entering Canada by sea.

    Currently, four states have this form of license. Those states are New York, Michigan, Vermont and Washington. There is an extra fee to get the enhanced li ... Read more »

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    For the most part, obtaining a master s-level education in the field of business provides individuals with the best earning potentials in their field, but skill and experience levels, specific job location, geographic location, and other economic factors also contribute to the variety of wages that individuals earn in this area. According to The Best Colleges. the top Masters in Business salaries are acquired by the following business professionals:

    • chief technology officers, who earn around $155,809 per year;
    • computer and information systems managers, and they enjoy yearly earnings of $115,780;
    • financial managers, who make about $103,910 per year;
    • health services managers, and they possess salaries of $84,270 per year;
    • high-end management consultants, who make between $75,000 and $127,000 per year;
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    A federal law is a law passed by the United States government. or federal government. Federal laws are supreme over state laws (only in the case of the enumerated powers. states are able to pass laws concerning all other matters).

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    Conduct an Internet search for schools that offer the online associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program you want to pursue. The University of Phoenix offers online bachelor of science degrees in criminal justice administration and organizational security and management, and a master of science degree in the administration of justice and security. Kaplan University offers an online associate's degree in criminal justice; bachelor of science degrees in criminal justice and criminal justice administration and management; and master of science degrees in criminal justice and homeland security and emergency management. Walden University offers an online bachelor of science degree in criminal justice, and a master of public administration degree in law and public policy.

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    Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the General Laws of Massachusetts. is a codification of many of the statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth's laws are promulgated by an elected bicameral legislative body. the Massachusetts General Court. The General Court amends the General Laws by enacting session laws. which are published chronologically as the Acts and Resolves. Session law may effect modifications and additions in the General Laws. Not all session laws, which apply equally to codified law, are entered into the General Laws.

    In legal citations, Massachusetts General Laws are abbreviated as M.G.L. or G.L. Provisions in the General Laws are identified by chapter and section, e.g. Mass. Gen. L. c. 93A, § 9. Chapters are grouped topically by part and title. The parts of the General Laws are as follows: I. Administration of Government ; II. Real and Perso ... Read more »

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    The Internet has led to the development of a burgeoning field of legislation wherein amateur lawmakers seek, in the manner of Murphy's Law, to glibly describe certain aspects or observations regarding internet behaviour in general and, more specifically, debates and discussions on Usenet groups and internet forums.

    Warning. Internet law tends neither to be logically rigorous nor evenly applied. It often commits fallacies. Invocation of individual laws is usually a time-saving device used to prevent one from being dragged into an argument with someone who will under no circumstance alter one's own opinion.

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    NOTE: You should always consult an attorney in your state or local court for more information on the EVICTION PROCESS.

    EVICTIONS: An eviction is a legal proceeding by which the landlord seeks to reclaim the premises (apartment or home) and put the tenant out.

    If you are a landlord. you should find out the legal grounds for evicting a tenant as well as the proper notification requirements also known as the EVICTION NOTICE. Eviction laws vary by state or jurisdiction

    NOTE: A tenant could receive compensation for costs paid because of unlawful eviction. For a landlord to take legal action against a tenant who does not move out, the landlord must first give written notice to the tenant in accordance with state and local law prior to evicting them. When in doubt consult an attorney who specializes in evictions.

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    An experienced birth injury attorney legal team understands what parents of injured newborns endure after a child or mother is injured. The attorneys will put years of experience to work for your family — both to see that you get the financial compensation you are owed and that those responsible are justly pinpointed. The attorneys will look out for your family’s interests every step of the way and fight for the resources your child needs to improve quality of life now and in the future.

    If your family is dealing with a birth injury, the you owe it to yourself to find experienced birth injury lawyers who will fight for your family with compassionate yet aggressive representation. Most birth injury attorneys won’t charge you anything for your first consultation and you pay nothing unless they help you win your case.

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    Looks like I m arriving very late in the game for this online gem, but I m in love with BLA BLA. a film by Vincent Morisset. This is a film for computer, in which each scene is completely interactive. Morisset who also happens to be the interactive brains behind Arcade Fire s Neon Bible - explains that the film explores the fundamental principles of human communication. And that communication is driven completely by the viewer namely, you or me. As the film flows through six chapters, the viewer controls everything from the music to the graphics that appear onscreen. Sounds more like a computer game than a film, you say? I thought so too at first, but after a solid half hour re-watching the film again and again, all the while clicking around the screen to see what the characters would do, it really felt like a short film you d catch a the theatre only way more cool. The Naitonal Film Board s write up on the film says that Morisset explored interactive narrative in ... Read more »

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    | Oxford University Department for Continuing Education

    Our online courses extend the rigorous and engaging study for which the University is famous to students anywhere in the world.

    Courses are structured as weekly online meetings; interaction with the course tutor and other students takes place in a virtual learning environment. The courses are designed to fit around your schedule; you access the course whenever it is convenient for you.

    Choose from over 90 courses across a range of disciplines. Most are short courses of 5-10 weeks in duration. A few longer courses result in Oxford qualifications at the undergraduate, advanced diploma and postgraduate levels. Some courses are designed to help you acquire and update essential skills for your professional development.

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    At Unite the union we recognise that one of the key reasons members join Unite is to benefit from the legal services we provide. We believe that the range and quality of the services we provide with the help of our solicitors is the best available to trade union members in the UK.

    We aim to provide a full range of legal services; from seeking compensation for a personal injury or industrial wrong, to employment related advice and representation, to helping plan for the future by providing a Will writing service, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills, to assisting with the day to day issues that life throws up such as moving house. We even offer a free 24 hour legal help line where members can receive a free half hour advice on any non-work related matter.

    The services we offer are second to none, and we believe are better than you would find on the high street because we use the best lawyers and we don’t take a cut of any damages or compensation awarded to you.

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