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#Home Distilling Laws: Is It Legal To Make Moonshine in Kentucky?

The Following Questions Will Be Answered In This Article:

Kentucky Moonshine Laws

Is it legal to own a non-alcohol producing still (for water purification, etc.)?

•   No, but it is a question of the surrounding facts.  Kentucky Revised Statute Section 244.170 provides that “No person shall buy, bargain, sell, loan, own, possess or knowingly transport any apparatus designed for the unlawful manufacture of alcoholic beverages”.   Therefore, the argument that a still is ‘designed’ to manufacture alcohol is an easy one for authorities to make.  If substantial evidence could be shown that the still was designed and used only for water purification, or some other purpose, it’s possible that prosecution could be avoided, but it may be difficult given the way that the statute is written.
• Can still be seized?   Yes.   Kentucky Revised Statute Section 244 ... Read more »

#How the United States Immigration System Works: A Fact Sheet

U.S. immigration law is very complex, and there is much confusion as to how it works. The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), the body of law governing current immigration policy, provides for an annual worldwide limit of 675,000 permanent immigrants, with certain exceptions for close family members. Congress and the President determine a separate number for refugee admissions. Immigration to the United States is based upon the following principles: the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy, protecting refugees, and promoting diversity. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.

I. Family-Based Immigration

Family unification is an important principle governing immigration policy. The family-based immigration category allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents ... Read more »

#Home Page

Law office of Timothy J. Lemon:

At the Law Office of Timothy J. Lemon, our clients come first. Attorney Lemon is knowledgeable, compassionate, and ready to aggressively address your legal needs with fresh, energetic, and creative representation. We take pride in serving the hard-working citizens of Starke, Marshall, and Pulaski Counties. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about what makes our practice and firm unique.

Attorney Lemon takes pride in having a general law practice and being able to meet your every legal need.Please contact us for any legal issue you may have, including: criminal defense, divorce and child custody, bankruptcy, and wills and estate planning. Please see our Practice Areas page for more information.

We gladly serve the Northwest Indiana area including the cities of Knox, North Judson, Plymouth, Winamac, Laporte, and Valparaiso and the corresponding counties of Starke, Marshall, Pulaski, Lapo ... Read more »

#Home - British Law Centre

For a student in 1990s Prague Law Faculty, bored stiff by tedious ex-cathedra lectures, presenting law dogmatically as a body or rules to be memorized, the Diploma in English and EU Law offered an exciting and refreshing window into a very different legal world, way of thinking, and understanding the law. For me personally, that was the moment when law started being fun. Add to that the opportunity to learn and perfect your legal English, a must in any international legal work done today. and you have the recipe for a successful career in law, in your home country or beyond.

The British Law Centre Diploma equips students with all of the skills one would expect from those graduating the best English universities. The skills acquired during the BLC Diploma are well recognised in the legal and academic worlds and it is no surprise that numerous BLC graduates have achieved great success in a wide variety of academic and professional environments. ... Read more »

#How does the Louisiana legal system differ from the rest of the nation?

Cliff Gilley JD cum laude, Seattle University Class of 2000; Worked as a criminal prosecutor in King County, WA; Comments on Quora are not intended as legal advice nor should they be construed to create an attorney/client relationship. In short, I m not your lawyer - if you have a legal question, contact an attorney in your jurisdiction for a real answer.

The primary difference between Louisiana and other states is that Louisiana is a civil law state, whereas all other states in the US are common law states.

This is a very important and interesting distinction, and is a clear reflection of the French history that plays a very prominent part in the development of Louisiana and its legislative and judicial processes.

The primary difference between the two systems is that, under a civil law system, only those things that are explicitly outlined in the statutes of the s ... Read more »

#Home Page

Black's Law and Mediation is conveniently located on the South Side of Indianapolis, Indiana. We specialize in all phases of Family Law including divorce, custody, child support, support modifications, visitation, adoption and guardianship. In addition, we do probate and general civil litigation, including personal injury cases. We are also registered family law mediators in the State of .

We are a small family oriented firm by design. Our main goal is to serve each client personally and efficiently.

First, I see law as a service business as much, if not more, than I see it as a profession. When I opened my own doors I took control of the policy of how the office is run and how my clients are treated as individuals. While I must maintain control of how a case is run in order to represent my clients properly, I have never lost sight of the fact that I work for the people who hire me and respect their goals. Perhaps more importantly, I see tha ... Read more »

#How Much Does A Top MBA Degree Cost? Poets and Quants Poets and Quants

by John A. Byrne Poets Quants Author on January 8, 2011

What’s the most expensive two-year MBA program you can take? You might be surprised to learn it isn’t Harvard or Stanford, or Wharton or Chicago, or Dartmouth or Yale. Instead, priciest MBA is being sold by Columbia Business School. Columbia estimates that the cost of its two-year, full-time MBA program in New York is a whopping $168,307.

Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria said earlier this week that the cost of a Harvard MBA is less than several other top rivals. “We are at the middle of the pack when it comes to the top ten schools,” he said in a wide-ranging interview with The Financial Times. By the estimates of the total cost of the degree posted on business school websites, he s actually being somewhat conservative. Harvard comes in as the seventh most expensive MBA program among the top 20 U.S. business schools.

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#PhD Program

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD)

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in social work. The purpose of social work education at the doctoral level is to foster an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method, to improve and extend the knowledge base of social work, and to develop competent leadership in social work education, research, and practice. The program includes foundation courses, electives, advanced seminars, and dissertation research.

UT CSW has been accredited continuously by the Council on Social Work Education since 1945.

The UT CSW PhD program is a member of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE) in Social Work.

Doctoral research is directed toward developing knowledge that can be used by social work educators, practitioners, administrators, and policy makers. Students are currently conductin ... Read more »

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#How legal tide turned on same-sex marriage in the US - BBC News

Same sex marriage is now legal in the entire US after a Supreme Court ruling striking down state marriage bans.

The ruling means all US states must grant marriage licences to gay and lesbian couples and recognise marriages that have taken place in other states.

So how did we get to this point?

One of the first couples to wed in Massachusetts

In 1996, the US Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, a law that prohibited federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

In 2003, Massachusetts judges ruled the state constitution allowed gay marriage, and marriage licences followed shortly after that. In the following years, a handful of states passed gay marriage bans while others began working towards allowing same-sex unions - either by court order or legislation.

One high-profile ban occurred by referendum in Calif ... Read more »

#How Families Are Kept Apart by Current Immigration Laws: Immigration Impact

Family reunification has stood as a central pillar of the U.S. immigration system, dating back to 1965. Despite this, a new study by researchers Maria Enchautegui and Cecilia Menjivar shows that current immigration laws actually work to keep many families apart. Not surprisingly, the authors’ analysis reveals that immigrant households have a “high incidence of persons married with spouses absent, a high share of male-headed households, and high proportions of children not living with their parents or separated from the parents.”

In principle, our immigration law recognizes the right of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to be reunited with close family members born abroad. By doing so, the law embraces the value of family life as a “matter of personal intimacy as much as physical support, of giving and receiving ‘care’ in the broadest sense.” However, a closer look at the actual impact o ... Read more »

#What s the best route into law?

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T here are many different ways to become a lawyer, all of which have pros and cons. Whether you aspire to be a solicitor or a barrister, the most obvious first step is to apply for an undergraduate law degree.

But don't rush into it: are you genuinely interested in academic law? Or would you rather study something you're more passionate about?

If you've always dreamt of studying science, history, philosophy, or languages at university, you don't have to give up on this. Law firms don't discriminate against people who haven't studied law as undergraduates. In fact, many heartily welcome trainees with non-law degrees.

Some magic circle firms claim that around half of their trainees don't have law degrees. Slaughter and May claims to employ solicitors who studied 126 different degree courses, including history, biology, languages, psychology and chemistry. The firm recently employed a former gynecologist, ... Read more »

#How Much Does It Cost to Earn an MBA Degree?

Average Cost of an MBA Degree

Although the cost of an MBA degree can vary, the average tuition for a two-year MBA program exceeds $60,000. If you attend one of the top business schools in the U.S., you can expect to pay as much as $100,000 or more in tuition and fees.

Advertised Costs vs. Actual Costs

It is important to note that the advertised cost of tuition may be lower than the amount you are actually required to pay. If you get scholarships, grants, or other types of financial aid. you may be able to cut your MBA degree tuition in half. Your employer may also be willing to pay for all or at least part of your MBA program costs.

You should also be aware that tuition costs do not encompass other fees associated with earning an MBA degree. You will need to pay for books, school supplies (such as a laptop and software), and maybe even boarding expenses.

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#How to Become a Lawyer

Getting a Law Degree

Canada has two legal traditions: common law and civil law. Common law is derived from the British legal system and applies to all provinces and territories except Quebec. Civil law is based on the French legal system and is used in Quebec. Lawyers in all parts of Canada except Quebec must have a degree in common law, while Quebec requires a civil law degree.

There are 20 universities in Canada that offer professional law degrees, including 16 common law schools and six civil law schools (two of the universities offer degrees in both systems of law). It usually takes three years of study at law school to obtain a degree.

A degree in law is a graduate degree, which means that you must engage in university studies at the undergraduate level before applying to law school. There is no mandatory discipline of study so you may chose almost any program that interests you. Most Canadian law schools require the completion ... Read more »

#Immigration laws

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The mission of the USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is to provide legal advice to immigration officials concerning issues that arise in conjunction with their performance of their official duties. (8 CFR 100.2(a)(1) and 103.1(b)(1).) There have been rare cases in which a particular program is of such general interest and importance that the OCC has rendered a formal legal opinion. As a matter of policy, we have determined that providing legal opinions to private parties in matters that may come before immigration officials is inappropriate. For this reason, we are unable to express an opinion on the issues submitted by the public.

Please note: USCIS still publishes value-enhanced versions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and other legal materials on this web site. However, the technology used to publish this content may initially return a blank screen wh ... Read more »

#IAADP: Assistance Dog Laws and Legal Resources

International Association of

Assistance Dog Partners

Assistance Dog Laws and Legal Resources

This page is designed to serve as a tool for those interested in learning more about access rights for people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs, and gain an understanding of the various laws that are in place. In addition to ongoing articles about recent court decisions, or legal issues, we have compiled a list of U.S. federal and state agencies that deal with these issues, as certain web sites that provide strong consumer education. In the upcoming months we will be compiling additional case law references, as well as monitoring ongoing legislative and court activity. If you know of any current or upcoming cases, or have questions regarding information on this site, please send an e-mail message (indicate legal reference in the subject). For Canadian laws please CLICK HERE

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#Philadelphia Family Law Lawyers - Local Attorneys & Law Firms in Philadelphia, PA

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You've come to the right place.  Whether you are a  parent, child, single, or married a family law attorney can help.

Family Law attorneys assist in situations like parents with juvenile issues, children seeking emancipation, singles with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements before marriage, and spouses or ex-spouses.

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Detailed law firm profiles have information like the firm's area of law, office location, office hours, and payment options. Attorney profiles include the biography, education and training, and client recommendations of an attorney to help you decide who to hire.

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#Immigration Law

Immigration is the act of entering a country with the intent to permanently live and/or work there. United States immigration laws encompass a wide range of situations that involve a person from a foreign country coming to this country, whether for a temporary visit, or to live here permanently.

The American immigration system is set up primarily to grant immigration status based on factors such as family reunification, in-demand work skills, and capital investment. The immigration system also covers refugees and asylum seekers, and provides a "lottery" for immigration status to people who have less pressing immigration needs. The procedure for gaining legal immigrant status will depend upon, among various factors, which path you are eligible to pursue based on your employment, education, and family situation.

A Nation of Immigrants

Millions of men and women from around the world have immigrated to the United States. Indeed, immigrati ... Read more »

#How to Get a JD Degree

Law school involves many hours of reading and studying.

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A JD degree is a Juris Doctor degree. Juris Doctor degrees are first level, or basic, law degrees that law students receive after successfully completing the required course work. A JD program could be a full-time program, or a part-time program. Full-time programs are usually day division programs that last three years, and part-time programs can occur in the day or the evening, and regularly last four years. It takes approximately seven to eight years of total higher education to obtain a JD degree.

Step 1

Obtain a bachelor's degree. All law schools require that applicants first obtain a bachelor's degree. There is no specific undergraduate course work required to be admitted to law school, but a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree is necessary. A high grade point average is looked upon favorably by law school admissions officers.

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#Hult MBA Rankings

Economist rankings

The Economist s evaluation of top business schools is distinguished by its student-centric and global comparison of the best full-time MBA programs around the world. Out of the hundred top business schools qualified to participate in the survey, Hult is highly competitive in both its diversity and career statistics. We particularly stood out as one of the very few U.S. schools to offer an MBA program in multiple locations around the world.

Bloomberg Businessweek rankings

We rank in Bloomberg Businessweek s best full-time MBA programs for 2014. Businessweek ranks U.S. and international schools primarily according to student and employer satisfaction, which determine 90% of the score. We placed 21st in the international category, as well as in the top ten for employer satisfaction that rates graduates performance on specific qualities important to employers and how effective they were once hi ... Read more »

#Phoenix Bad Faith Insurance

If you’re like most Americans, you pay multiple insurance premiums every month: health, auto, and property insurance at a minimum.

And like most Americans, you may believe that insurance companies exist for the your benefit or for that of others like you who seek to protect hard-earned assets in the event of an accident, illness, natural disaster, or other unexpected loss. When the time comes that you need to make a claim, however, you may have to face the sad reality—the truth your agent never told you: the insurance company’s primary reason for existence is not to help those who have suffered losses recover; their main purpose is to turn profits for their investors. That means filling their coffers by collecting premiums month after month and then paying out the least amount they can get away with.

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#In Liberal Europe, Abortion Laws Come With Their Own Restrictions - The Atlantic

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A protester opposed to abortion demonstrates outside the Marie Stopes clinic in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2012. (AP)

I'm a native of North Carolina, which just passed a stunningly restrictive new abortion law. and I'm currently living in China, where abortion is cheap, government-funded, and common. So recently, I began wondering which countries have the most liberal abortion laws, and how lax these laws actually are. I assumed that Western Europe would be the land of abortion on demand, likely government-subsidized, and possibly with a free bag of condoms afterward. But as it turns out, abortion laws in Europe are both more restrictive and more complicated than that.

Waiting periods, decried by American pro-choicers as infantilizing and unreasonably burdensome, are common in Western Europe.

In Germany. women seeking first-trime ... Read more »