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Q. My pediatrician said that I should keep my five year old in a booster car seat. but the law here in Texas says that kids only have to ride in a car seat up until they are four years old. Who is right?

Still, many state car seat laws are way behind the times in terms of safety. Florida, for example, doesn t require car seats for preschool age children. Simply following your state s car seat laws might not get you a ticket, but it won t be the best protection for your child if you are in a car accident .

Since car seat laws and booster seat laws vary from state to state and most are still inadequate, you are much better off simply following the car seat guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and keeping your child who has outgrown his forward-facing car seat in ... Read more »

Welcome to the EU Consumer Law Acquis Database

The Database presented here is an output of a research project called EC Consumer Law Compendium , which is being conducted by an international research group on behalf of the European Commission. It provides access information on eight consumer law directives, their transposition into the laws of 27 EU Member States, including case-law, bibliography and a comparative study.

The Database covers eight directives, namely:

• the Doorstep Selling Directive 85/577
• the Package Travel Directive 90/314
• the Unfair Contract Terms Directive 93/13
• the Timeshare Directive, 2008/122/EC (according to the prevailing state of transposition in the Member States, otherwise Directive 94/47/EC)
• the Distance Selling Directive 97/7
• the Price Indication Directive 98/6
• the Injunctions Directive 98/27
• and the Consumer Sales Direc ... Read more »

Dog bites can lead to serious personal injuries requiring immediate medical attention. Unfortunately, dog bites are incredibly common throughout the United States. According to the American Humane Association, there are roughly 4.7 million annual dog bites each year, with 800,000 requiring medical care.

It s estimated each year insurance companies pay out over $1 billion in dog-bite related claims. This is a significant figure and is a result of the severity and pervasiveness of dog bites.

There are many reasons why a dog bites. Dogs bite out of fear or to protect their territory or to establish their dominance over the person bitten. Some owners mistakenly teach their dogs that biting is an acceptable form of play behavior, and every year a number of newborn infants die when they are bitten by dogs that see them as prey. There are several common sense methods of preventing dog bites, but sometimes there is no way to avoid an attack. If you are attac ... Read more »

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17/07/2015: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1183 of 17 July 2015 setting out the necessary technical and operational specifications for implementing version 3 of the EGNOS system

17/07/2015: Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1182 of 17 July 2015 approving the adjustment programme of Greece

17/07/2015: Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1181 of 17 July 2015 on granting short-term Union financial assistance to Greece

08/07/2015: Decision (EU) 2015/1180 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 July 2015 on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund (floods in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy)

08/07/2015: Decision (EU) 2015/1179 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 July 2015 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF/2015/000 TA 2015 — Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commissi ... Read more »

Eviction

The removal of a tenant from possession of premises in which he or she resides or has a property interest done by a landlord either by reentry upon the premises or through a court action.

Eviction may be in the form of a physical removal of a person from the premises or a disturbance of the tenant's enjoyment of the premises by disrupting the services and amenities that contribute to the habitability of the premises, such as by cutting off all utilities services to an apartment. The latter method is known as constructive eviction. An action of Ejectment is a legal process by which a landlord or owner of land may seek the eviction of his or her tenant.

eviction

n. a generic word for the act of expelling (kicking out) someone from real property either by legal action (suit for unlawful detainer), a claim of superior (actual) title to the property, or actions which prevent the tenant from contin ... Read more »

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The Excelsior College School of Nursing offers an opportunity for motivated health care professionals—a high-quality Associate in Science in Nursing or Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree that's affordable and convenient.

Excelsior's unique exam-based program is specifically designed to provide a pathway to a nursing degree for LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, and military corpsmen.

Is the School of Nursing right for me?

You can earn your degree from anywhere in the country while continuing to work at your current job. Students have the flexibility of meeting nursing theory requirements in three ways .

Find out why the Excelsior College School of Nursing stands out.

With our student-friendly nursing degree programs, you can:

• Study independently, without interfering with your work schedule.
• Get academic supp ... Read more »

With our Executive MBA you get the undiluted Wharton MBA degree in an experience specially designed for working professionals.

As Vice Dean Peggy Bishop Lane says, “Our executive MBA program is in its own category. This is not your typical part-time or commuter executive MBA program. This is the full-blown MBA experience uniquely formatted for working executives. Students in our MBA program get much more than business fundamentals. They benefit from the collective knowledge of top Wharton faculty, as well as the experiences and perspectives of an incredibly talented group of peers in a collaborative environment.

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Cost of the Two-Year Program for the Class Entering May of 2015: $186,900

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Part B of IDEA governs how special education and related services are provided to school-aged children with disabilities.

Updated, August 2014

A legacy resource from NICHCY

Since the enactment of the original legislation in 1975, children and youth (ages 3-22) receive special education and related services under Part B of IDEA. Part B is so named because it s the second part of the law itself. Its four parts are:

• Part A General Provisions
• Part B Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities
• Part C Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
• Part D National Activities to Improve Education of Children with Disabilities

For school-aged children with disabilities (including preschoolers), Part B is the foundation upon which special education and related services rest.

Looking for a summary ... Read more »

Paralegal degree programs are available at over 900 colleges and universities across the United States and are designed to train future paralegals to enter the paralegal field to work at law firms, corporations, or the government. These schools vary in the curriculum they offer and the amount of coursework provided. In addition to the traditional on-campus programs, several schools offer online paralegal degree programs for earning a degree at the certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s level. About 274 paralegal programs in the United States are ABA approved, meaning they have been found to meet specific standards of quality by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Paralegals. This is important because many law firms and employers prefer to hire graduates from an ABA approved programs. This guide to paralegal schools is intended to help you learn about the education options available for earning a paralegal degree.

Paralegal 411 is a comprehensive i ... Read more »

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has safety laws and guidelines in place to keep drivers and pedestrians safe on the road. Safety laws cover everything from child car seats, seat belts, drunk driving, and helmets.

Make sure you follow the rules to keep yourself and others safe, and avoid receiving a fine, license suspension, or even jail time.

It is also important to know that, if you receive a citation, additional county penalties may be added on top of state fines. Check with your county clerk for additional fines and fees.

It is the responsibility of the supervising adult to ensure that any child under 7 years old is seated in a federally-approved child car seat. Failure to do so could result in a $60 fine and 3 points against your driver's license.

Florida law states:

• Children 7 years old or younger must be secured in a federally approved child restraint system. ... Read more »

Marijuana is a schedule I(C) hallucinogenic substance under Louisiana law.

Possession for Personal Use

For first offenders, possession of less than 60 pounds of marijuana is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 6 months of imprisonment. Second offenses are punishable by a fine of $250-$2500 and/or up to 5 years of imprisonment. Both first and second offenders may be eligible for probation, which will include 32 hours of community service and a substance abuse program, the cost of probation will be paid by the defendant. Third and subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to 20 years of imprisonment.

See:

• Louisiana Rev. Stat. 40:966(E)

Possession of 60-2,000 pounds of marijuana is a felony and is punishable by 5-30 years of imprisonment and a fine of $50,000-$100,000. Possession of 2,000-10,000 pounds is a felony and is punishable by 10-40 years of imprisonment and a fine of $100,000-$400 ... Read more »

Gain the advanced business skills you need, without having to enrol on a full postgraduate programme.

These certificates and diplomas allow you to focus on precise business disciplines, and all in a way that fits around your life. Certificates can be completed in 8-15 weeks, and diplomas take 3-9 months, with the award winning InterActive platform putting HD video lectures, lecture notes, case studies and practice tutor assessments at your disposal.

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• Advanced Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management
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These programmes are the ideal way to prepare yourself for top managerial positions that require advanced, specialist knowledge. You will be able to:

• Foc ... Read more »

False Claims, False Promises:  Why “Right to Work” Is Wrong for Everyone

The facts below illustrate why right to work is wrong for workers, businesses, and our economy. (You can also download this fact sheet as a PDF .)

Wrong for workers

• These laws drive down wages for all workers, including non-union members, women, and people of color.

Workers living in right-to-work states earn about $1,500 less per year than workers in states without these laws. The wage penalty is even higher for women and workers of color.

by cooleylawschoolblog | May 6, 2015 8:00 am

WMU-Cooley Law School is ranked among the nation s the Top 50 law school programs according to the Spring 2015 Graduate School Ranking  just released by Graduateprograms. com  This ranking system is unique in that it ranks the nation s best graduate programs based solely  on ratings and reviews from current or recent students.

WMU-Cooley Law School ranked especially high (8-10 rating) in much of the study, including the areas of academic competitiveness, campus safety, career support, education quality, faculty accessibility support, grad program value, quality of network, school use of technology, student diversity, and workload.

Graduateprograms.com says that individuals looking into graduate programs want to hear from their peers and what they have to say about their grad school experience. That s what we hope to provide: information to help you make higher education decisions; and a candid and honest look at a ... Read more »

At Momkus McCluskey, LLC. our team of healthcare law attorneys has extensive experience advising and representing individual and corporate healthcare providers. There are numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations within the healthcare industry, and ensuring compliance requires a team of professionals with particular experience and training in this area of law. In addition, recent changes to healthcare law under the Affordable Care Act of and its implementation affect nearly all businesses.

Strictly Speaking: The Misalignment of the Policy Goal and Practical Impact of the Stark Law

March 11, 2015 - Authored by Juliette Stancil, LLM, JD, CHC

Abstract. Every provider in healthcare, from sole or small physician practices to large multi-disciplinary health systems are under greater regulatory and governmental scrutiny as the federal government devotes more attention and spending to the healthcare of its citizens. As a ... Read more »

At Santa Clara University School of Law, you have several options when it comes to choosing an area of specialization for your LLM degree. Read below to learn more about your options for enhancing your law degree and opening the door to new career opportunities.

Candidates for the LLM in Intellectual Property are welcome to apply for the 2015 entering class (fall (August start) and spring (January start) semesters). The fall semester application deadline is May 1, 2015. The deadline for spring 2015 is December 1, .

Santa Clara University School of Law, located in Santa Clara, California, offers an LLM degree in International and Comparative Law. We offer to lawyers, judges and law professors an opportunity to experience the evolving legal culture of the world from the vantage point of our overseas programs’ dynamic centers of commerce and learning throughout the world. The application deadline for the fall semester is May 1, 2015.

The program offers not only ... Read more »

1. The law defines Tobacco as:
   1. Chewing tobacco
   2. Cigars, cigarettes, and snuff that contain tobacco
   3. Pipe tobacco. (IC 35-46-1-1.7)

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Having a prominent strategic role for a Fortune 500 Company was a career goal, and UF’s nationally-renowned Executive MBA helped make it a reality.

Designed for today’s business leaders with eight or more years of work experience, the Executive MBA attracts executives from Florida and around the nation. Our Class of 2011 even attracted an executive from Portugal. Vice President, Senior Director and even CEO are some of the titles belonging to our executive students.

As a result of the advanced career level of our students, topics for classroom discussion are approached from a strategic viewpoint.

Students meet for an extended weekend (Friday-Sunday) once a month on the UF campus in Gainesville. The 20-month program is divided into five four-month terms, and most terms consist of three business courses and one leadership development course.

Orientation is mandatory to participate in the Executive MBA progr ... Read more »

BC Law’s broad course offerings and small class sizes permit considerable personal interaction with faculty (see curriculum section on right). The international law curriculum integrates introductory level courses with electives in the areas of comparative law, international business law, tax, human rights law, trade law, international environmental law, and international legal research, while providing innovative and flexible study abroad programs under our Center for Experiential Learning. These programs are far more than simply classrooms overseas; they provide real-world training in the field. The London and Paris Programs give students hands-on experience in a London or Paris-based law firm, government office or non-governmental organization, complemented by advanced courses at King's College in London or at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Our International Human Rights Semester in Practice, an extension of our pioneering International Criminal Tribunals program, combines int ... Read more »

The Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. Twenty awards will be made to entering first-year students and may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during each student s time in law school.

Accident Survivor Law School Scholarship

Deadline: May 30, 2015

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Zehl Associates PC is pleased to announce a new scholarship offer for a law student attending (or accepted and planning to attend) an accredited law school and has either personally was the victim of or has a family member who was the victim of a major accident. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.

Adler Pollock Sheehan P.C. Diversity Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2015

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Expert: L. Gappy - 12/18/2007

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I am applying to law school. I graduated from a smaller-sized state college two years ago with a 2.95 GPA and I am expecting to score in the mid 150's on my LSAT in February. I was not overly involved in extracurricular activities (one honor society, a sorority, and student government) and I have no exceedingly diverse characteristics (white female from the South). I have spent the past two years in the army reserves on a full time basis and I am finally realizing that my calling in life is law. I am applying to five schools in the fall. of those five, two are 2-tiers, two are 3-tiers, one is a 4-tier; I am very worried that I will not get into any ABA law schools for the fall because of my mediocre resume and lack of extraordinary circumstances to explain my GPA. Bottom line, I was more interested in social life than academics in college, and I am paying the price today! Being that I cannot change my pas ... Read more »

Immigration law outlines

Chae Chai Ping: Cited for prop that congress can regulate immigration. 1 immigration law and policy - spring 2006 - prof. rodriguez group outline i) foundations of immigration law a) defining citizenship (chapter 1) 1. IMMIGRATION LAW EXAM OUTLINE Kaplan and O?Sullivan Summer ?03 (STILES NUSL ?04) Aliens An alien is any person who is not a citizen or national of the US. The most comprehensive source of law school outlines anywhere with the only outline exchange program available. Power of Congress-Commerce Cla. Migration Importation Cla, Naturalization Cla, War Cla. As of 8/25/2006 Immigration Law Course Outline I. Immigration and the Constitution A. The plenary congressional power over immigration. 1. The Law Offices of Fisher Frommer, NYC Immigration Attorneys located on Madison Avenue.

IMMIGRATION OUTLINEI. INTRODUCTION DEFINITIONS A. Immigration law- The practice of law dealing with the immigration of people into the US. as. Home; ... Read more »

Among the many legal issues presented by the Internet, privacy is a leading problem. In fact, Internet privacy covers a broad range of concerns: fears about the safety of children in chat rooms and on the World Wide Web, the privacy of e-mail, the vulnerability of web users to having their Internet use habits tracked, the collection and use of personal information, the freedom of people to chat and post messages anonymously. Moreover, the rapid evolution of the Internet has frequently brought such privacy concerns before lawmakers and the courts.

Privacy concerns are frequently newsworthy. During the 1990s, child safety advocates highlighted special online dangers for children following high-profile abuse cases. Internet commerce has also been affected, too. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report noted in 2000 in its annual report to Congress that survey data demonstrated 92% of consumers are concerned about the misuse of personal information online. Privacy concerns over ... Read more »

The Faraday - Lenz law states that when you have change in magnetic flux, you generate electromotive force. The formula to determine the Faraday - Lenz law is magnetic flux = magnetic field x area.

So let s talk about the Faraday - Lenz law, the Faraday - Lenz law is a very very very important law of our electromagnetic fields that came out of two Physicists Faraday and Lenz and that s why it s called that law. Alright, what it says is that when you have change in magnetic flux you ll generate electromotive force emf and you can think of emf just like voltage it s not exactly the same thing but for all intents and purposes it kind of is.

Alright, so what s magnetic flux? Magnetic flux is magnetic field times the area alright so it consists of two different pieces; how big is the magnetic field and how big is the area over which the magnetic field is acting. Alright, so the way tha ... Read more »