A labor law attorney is a lawyer who represents employers or employees in legal disputes, generally over the terms and conditions of employment. A labor law attorney can be in private practice or work for a law firm. but some labor law attorneys work directly for employers or for labor unions. While labor law attorneys are useful in situations where employers and their employees are arguing a case before a judge, most labor law attorneys aren't involved in litigation. Instead, they specialize in consultation and negotiations intended to avoid litigation. When an employer opens a new facility, for example, consultation with a labor law attorney will be a routine part of the planning process, to familiarize the employer with things like local labor law and union activity in the region.

Labor law in the United States seems fairly straightforward, but it can be quite complex in certain circumstances, and often find themselves involved in disputes over those elements of their rel ... Read more »

Welcome to the largest hand-compiled directory of online psychology degrees and certificate programs. Our directory currently contains over 10,000 psychology degree programs (on-campus as well as online) from over 1,600 colleges and universities around the US - from associate degree programs all the way through PsyD/PhD programs.

Our goal is to help our visitors understand their psychology degree and career options, whether they re already members of a mental health profession or just starting out. We regularly add new articles and interviews with experts in the psychology field.

We are proud to be listed as a web resource by organizations such as the American Mental Health Counselors Association and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. and by offices at universities such as Boston University, Colorado State University, Missouri State University. and the University of Virginia ... Read more »

Many states have enacted criminal law and family law statutes related to the prevention and prosecution of domestic violence incidents. In Florida, the state offers legal options through both the criminal and civil court systems. For example, state residents can request injunctions, also known as restraining orders, through the Florida family courts.

Florida's crime laws define domestic violence as specified types of violence committed against a family or household member. In particular, an individual can commit domestic violence against a spouse, ex-spouse, the co-parent of the individual's child, or a relative related to the individual by blood or marriage. Florida laws also protect against domestic violence occurring between individuals who currently cohabitate or who formerly cohabitated together in the same household.

The types of crimes qualifying as domestic violence under Florida law include assault and aggravated assault, battery and aggravated battery, sexu ... Read more »

#Foodlaw-Reading - University of Reading, UK

European Union

European

European Food Laws - Subject Listing - Listing by subject ( under construction! )

Regulation 178/2002 (pdf file )

International

The Codex Alimentarius Commission - Current Status - Paper by David Jukes (December 1999)

The Role of Science in International Food Standards - Paper by David Jukes (June 2000)

Codex Documents:

• Codex Evaluation - See News Item 10 December 2002
• General Decisions of the Commission (as amended, July 2001 )
• CX/GP 99/09. Review of the Statements of Principle on the Role of Science and the Extent to which Other Factors should be Taken into Account - 1) Role of Science and Other Factors in Relation to Risk Analysis
• CX/GP 99/10. Review of the Statements of Principle on the Role of Science and the Extent to which Other Factors should be Ta ... Read more »

#Pennsylvania Laws and Legal Information

Welcome to Pennsylvania's laws and legal information collection: state laws, court information, links to state government offices, and more.

Welcome to Nolo's Pennsylvania Laws and Legal Information collection -- all of Nolo's Pennsylvania-specific resources in one place, links to key online information about Pennsylvania's government, and more.

Pennsylvania Code - Search or browse the official online version of Pennsylvania laws.

Pennsylvania Laws and Legal Information - The latest Pennsylvania law on common legal issues, straight from Nolo:

Pennsylvania Lawmakers and Elected Officials - Learn more about Pennsylvania politicians at the state and federal levels of government.

Pennsylvania Court Information - Learn about the Pennsylvania court system and find your local courthouse.

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#Forbes - Tax Law Information News.

Lotus Formula One Team Chased For Nearly $1 Million Of Unpaid Bills

The Lotus Formula One team has raced into a storm after a British court ordered it to clear nearly $1 million of unpaid bills write Christian Sylt and Aaron Rook. read

Are you getting a fair divorce? The economist's take

If they split the house and the assets, how much will the husband need to pay in alimony for the next 15 years to equalize their living standards going forward? read

Selling A Business Organized As A "C" Corporation -- When It Is Not A Tax Problem -- Part 2

Because most buyers of businesses prefer "asset" sales, sellers of "C" corporations face a big problem: double taxation. In the case of natural resources companies, sidestepping double-taxation is a very real possibility. read

Tax Court Drops The Hammer On Employee Welfare Plan

For the last two decades Lance Wallach has been a voice crying out ... Read more »

#Pennsylvania (PA) Law Schools

Comprehensive Directory of Law Schools in Pennsylvania in Alphabetical Order

Pennsylvania Law Schools

150 South College Street, Carlisle 17013-0043, Phone: (717) 240-5000

Founded in 1834 by Judge John Reed, The Dickinson School of Law is the oldest law school in Pennsylvania and the fifth oldest in the nation. Throughout its history, the law school has trained distinguished graduates who have gone on to become leaders of the bar, of the judiciary, of government, and of business. These alumni include the first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, five governors, three U.S. senators, and more than 100 federal, state and county judges and countless prominent lawyers and civic leaders.

Harrisburg Campus, 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg 17106-9381, Phone: (717) 541-3900

Welcome to the Widener University School of Law Harrisburg Campus website. Located in Pennsylvania's capital city and ... Read more »

Stories to celebrate 25 years of the University of South Carolina School of Law Pro Bono Program and the ripple effect it has had on our state, nation, and even the world. Learn how our successful alumni have connected the knowledge of the classroom to their communities through service.

For the 22nd year volunteers with the USC School of Law Pro Bono Program have conscientiously prepared returns for elderly and low income tax payers in SC. For 8 weeks the trained and certified students work through the intricacies of the 1040. This year everyone had to learn how to navigate the Affordable Care Act and explain how it affects tax status. At the conclusion of tax season the team enjoys perusing the resulting data as they are reminded of the VITA program motto "You benefit, we learn."

On a sunny April day new members of the Pro Bono Board celebrated their selection with a picnic. They were joined by members of the 15 Board in addition to recipients of the Pro Bono Progra ... Read more »

#Florida Recording Law

Note. This page covers information specific to Florida. For general information concerning the use of recording devices see the Recording Phone Calls, Conversations, Meetings and Hearings section of this guide.

Florida Wiretapping Law

Florida's wiretapping law is a two-party consent law. Florida makes it a crime to intercept or record a wire, oral, or electronic communication in Florida, unless all parties to the communication consent. See Fla. Stat. ch. 934.03. Florida law makes an exception for in-person communications when the parties do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the conversation, such as when they are engaged in conversation in a public place where they might reasonably be overheard. If you are operating in Florida, you may record these kinds of in-person conversations without breaking the law. However, you should always get the consent of all parties before recording any t ... Read more »

Abraham Lincoln University (School of Law)

Abraham Lincoln University School of Law offers a unique program for the study of law. This program is unlike any other in the United States. We combine traditional law school materials with time-tested teaching techniques to create a truly unique law program. I would like to share with you some highlights of our program and to explain how we differ from traditional law schools. I will explain the advantages that Abraham Lincoln Law School has over most traditional law schools.

Traditional law schools teach by the casebook/Socratic method. This means that students read books with edited cases that they must "brief" and then attend classes where students are called upon to recite their "briefs." A "brief" is a synopsis of a case that generally contains a recitation of the relevant facts, the issue before the court, the relevant rule of law, the analysis by the court and the court’s conclusion. The professor will then m ... Read more »

PLEASE NOTE: No attorneys work at Unmarried Equality, so we are unable to give legal advice on any personal situations.  If you have additional questions about common law marriage in your state, seek the assistance of a lawyer.

The Myth

There is a common misperception that if you live together for a certain length of time (seven years is what many people believe), you are common-law married. This is not true anywhere in the United States.

States That Recognize Common Law Marriage

Only a few states recognize common law marriages, and each has specific stipulations as to what relationships are included:

• Alabama
• Colorado
• District of Columbia
• Georgia (if created before 1/1/97)
• Idaho (if created before 1/1/96)
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Montana
• New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only)
• New Mexico
• Ohio (if created before 10/10/91)
• Oklahoma ( ... Read more »

People are increasingly concerned about choosing the next move in life. They are increasingly concerned about their career and the profession that they are to take. It takes a good deal of thinking to go with the subject of inclination and it becomes all the more important to decide upon a good institution to set a career. Law is one of the most common fields that people choose for their career.

While a career in law is profitable enough, there are a number of things that are to be considered before getting into a law school. In this respect it is important to mention that the quality and reputation of the school is of concern. The second point which is equally important is the fact that law schools are hugely expensive and it requires a good fortune for the enthusiasts who want to etch a career in law. It is thus that many are seen looking for law schools that offer courses of free of charge.

While there are very few free law schools available in the United States, ... Read more »

#Free Legal Forms Online - No Registration or Payment required.

Your selection of free legal forms online are all listed by category on our two Site Maps. Or enter your search term into the Google search box below to find relevant documents on our site.

We have designed our contracts and agreements in such a way so as to make it easy to download and complete on your computer. We therefore do not offer an interactive program on our site, which makes it more flexible for you to customize your legal documents. You can take all the time you need to enter your information and edit it as often as you wish.

Alternatively you may want to use our free printable legal forms as is, which you can complete manually.

Just follow the easy instructions below:

Click and drag your mouse to highlight the free legal forms online .

Alternatively, you can also highlight the first word or two, scroll down to the end of the section t ... Read more »

#Fordham Law Review

Twice in the past two years, the U.S. Supreme Court has approved educational diversity as a compelling state interest that justifies the use of race in higher education admissions decisions. Nevertheless, it remains on somewhat shaky ground. Over the past decade, the Court has emphasized that its acceptance of diversity stems from the expectation that a diverse student body will enhance the classroom environment, with students drawing on their diverse backgrounds during classroom conversations that ultimately bring the law to life. Yet, the Court provides no support for its assumption that admitting and enrolling diverse students actually result in these educational benefits. In fact, empirical research on law students indicates that structural diversity (i.e. diversity in numbers) does not lead automatically to interactional diversity (i.e. meaningful interaction among diverse students) or classroom diversity (i.e. meaningful diverse interaction in the classroo ... Read more »

Get started today. Fill out the form at the right or call 1-800-281-2978 to find out how to earn an online degree in one of many in-demand career fields. Ignite your future at Westwood.

If you're interested in earning a college degree while maintaining your current lifestyle, Westwood College can provide an engaging and convenient alternative. Our online education programs employ sophisticated multimedia technologies merged with a rich history of excellence in career education to offer a virtual learning opportunity tailored to meet individual needs.

See how convenient online learning can be at Westwood College.

Contact us or explore this website for the most up to date information on Westwood College's online campus.

Once enrolled in one of our school's online degree programs. you'll be able to access your classrooms from anywhere with just an Internet connection. Our experienced faculty, practical course design, and small class size ... Read more »

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).* The formal merger of Concord Law School into Kaplan University in the fall of 2007 made Concord the first online law school to be part of a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

*HLC, Tel. 312.263.0456 Website: www.ncahlc.org

(Formerly the Distance Education and Training Council?DETC)

1601 18th Street NW, Suite 2

Washington, DC 20009

Concord is registered as a Distance Learning Law School in the unaccredited category with the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Concord's method of delivering instruction—via the Internet without a fixed classroom facility—places it in the Distance Learning Law School category under the State Bar rules. While the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association (ABA) do not accredit distance learning schools, the Committee registers schools in this category. Concord Law School is registered a ... Read more »

#Fred Nix, Family Law Attorney, Longview, Texas, Divorce Lawyers, Family Law and Divorce Attorneys, Longview TX

You need to understand your options whether the matter will be uncontested or highly contested. Fred and his staff understand that your divorce or family law matter can be a stressful, challenging and emotional time, but you will receive the attention you need and deserve.

Fred is dedicated and committed to helping you resolve all issues as efficiently and effectively as possible. He has years of experience in divorce and family law cases and trials. Fred will diligently prepare each case, whether the matter involves divorce, child support, visitation, property division, modifications or other family law issues.

Your case will be handled in a manner that fits your individual needs. Whether you are able to come to an agreement or we need to proceed with any results-oriented contested settlement negotiations, or court hearings, Fred has the knowledge and t ... Read more »

Commercial law is the body of law that governs the broad and sometimes vague areas of business, consumer transaction, and commerce. The application of commercial law has developed a specific set of laws that apply to commercial activities, pursuits, and transactions. This arm of civil law deals with issues both simple and complex that often relate to questions of both public and private sector laws. Commercial law governs sale and distribution of goods, and proper procedure for payment of transactions.

Many nations operate under civil codes that are made of detailed statements regarding commercial law. In the United States (US), commercial law is regulated by Congress under the power granted to it to regulate interstate commerce, and by state governments under jurisdiction of police power. The commercial laws in the US were adopted from 17th century principles of the law merchant and were first incorporated into common law. The US federal government has attempted to have som ... Read more »

Admission process

The admission process is highly competitive in most medical schools. Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Undergraduate degree in a specific major is not required; however most schools prefer students who have graduated with a rigorous and competitive coursework. In addition to this, applicants must have completed courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics. The admission committee will also take into consideration applicant’s performance on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The final selection is made after applicants have been interviewed.

Overview of Programs

Pursuing a traditional medical degree (Doctor of Medicine) is just one of the options available to students enrolled in medical schools. Numerous other educational opportunities are available to students interested in medical education. Dual degree programs are also a ... Read more »

Law graduates are some of the most versatile graduates out there. They have so many aspects to their degree which they can draw to satisfy job descriptions. Law graduates have spent three years pouring and arguing over dusty texts and tomes of legalese allowing them to develop a range of skills useful in the workplace. However, now they have left university the majority of Law graduates now face a choice.

If you want to pursue a career as a Solicitor or a Barrister then graduate-jobs.com might not be the most helpful for pursuing this endeavour. As you are probably already aware to pursue a career in Law, as a Solicitor or Barrister, graduates need to have attained their LLB then decide which to pursue. To become a Solicitor, graduates need to undertake their Legal Practice Course (LPC) followed by gaining a Training Contract before they can be added to the Roll of Solicitors. While to be a Barrister, graduates need to undergo Bar Professional Training Course (BTPC) and then ... Read more »

#French law blocking terrorist and child abuse sites comes into effect

France has introduced a new law that allows government agencies to order the blocking of websites that advocate acts of terrorism or contain images of child abuse.

The legislation was brought in by revisions to 2011’s Loppsi Act, and an anti-terror bill passed by the French senate in October, but can now be used by the general directorate of the police’s cybercrime unit to force French internet service providers to block sites within 24 hours, without a court order.

Sites that are blocked will redirect to a page from the interior ministry describing why the action was taken. The sites will be checked quarterly to make sure they continue to display the proscribed content and that the block is still appropriate.

Costs incurred by the ISPs as part of the block can be recovered from the French government, while sites can appeal if they have sufficient grounds to do so.

The bill was cr ... Read more »

The term real estate generally refers to ownership or use of land. Real estate law is a branch of civil law that covers the right to possess, use, and enjoy land and the permanent man-made additions attached to it. Real estate law directly or indirectly impacts most of us on a daily basis, affecting homeowners, renters, landlords, home buyers and home sellers.

In the United States, every state has exclusive jurisdiction over the land within its borders. Each state has the power to determine the form and effect of a transfer of real property in its jurisdiction. As a result, state law requirements vary significantly from state to state.

Real Property & Personal Property

There are generally two types of property: real property and personal property. Most of the legal concepts and rules associated with both types of property are derived from British common law. Back then, "real property," often shortened to just property, generally referred to land and fi ... Read more »

#Fort Myers Lawyers

Experienced Trustworthy Representation

When you need skilled legal representation in Florida, whether for criminal defense. DUI. divorce. or other family law issues, Calvo Calvo, Attorneys at Law is the firm to call! We have nearly 30 years of combined legal experience and consistently devote our best efforts to every case we take on. With a reputation of dynamic representation, you can have peace of mind when you retain our firm.

At Calvo Calvo, we are dedicated to providing our clients with more than just legal counsel; we provide guidance and support during difficult times. Furthermore, because we are a small firm, we are able to offer a unique level of personalized attention. When we are working on your case, we are focused on your rights and interests.

Aggressive criminal defense advocates when you need us most!

Our firm has extensive experience in both state and federal courts. In fact, we are admitted t ... Read more »

Potential careers

For those doing a qualifying law degree, pursuing postgraduate study to become a solicitor via the Legal Practice Course (LPC) is a popular option. A small number choose to start training to become a barrister via the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). Taught Masters degrees are also a popular option with most courses reflecting a continued interest in the legal field eg International Law, Intellectual Property, European and International Business Law.

Although a large number of graduates go on to further study, many choose to enter employment. Some are employed as paralegals, legal assistants or in other associate legal roles to gain experience but others choose to pursue careers in quite different areas. Examples range from accountancy and financial management, banking and pensions administration through to retail management, recruitment consultancy and the Armed Forces. Those who combined their law degree with a language may choose career ... Read more »

#For-Profit Law Schools: Impacting the Future of Legal Education

2C210" /% The InfiLaw System. a for-profit company that owns several law schools and professional development firms, is challenging the status quo in legal education in a way similar to for-profit education companies such as University of Phoenix, Strayer, and DeVry. However, recent features in the Wall Street Journal. the ABA Journal. and the Charleston Post and Courier suggest that this new approach has not been wholly well-received.

InfiLaw applies its profit-oriented approach to legal education. According to its website, InfiLaw creates curricula based on “emerging market realities,” job demand, job competition, and return on investment. Founded in 2004 by Sterling Partners, a private-equity group, InfiLaw quickly purchased two for-profit independent schools, Florida Coastal School of Law (Jacksonville, FL) and Phoenix School of Law (Phoenix, AZ). The latter was renamed Arizona S ... Read more »

An increasing number of law schools are offering two-year programs.

Traditionally, law school degrees require three years of full time study. However, in recent years students have expressed increasing concerns about the time and cost required to become lawyers. In response, several law schools have developed accelerated programs, allowing students to earn their degrees after two intensive years. According to U.S. News and World Report, these programs should only increase in popularity and number over the coming years.

Southwestern Law School, located in Los Angeles, California, has the country's oldest two-year J.D. program. Southwestern requires student commitment over both summers, although in the second summer that commitment may be fulfilled by enrolling in classes, participating in an externship or studying abroad. Students who struggle during their first year in this program may take a modified curriculum in the second year that requires fewer units at a time ... Read more »

#Free courses

Does Harvard offer free courses?

Harvard offers a variety of open learning opportunities, including online courses and modules. Through the edX learning platform, founded by Harvard and The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), anyone with an Internet connection can gain access to courses from Harvard, MIT, and other partner academic institutions. View classes available from HarvardX or read more about edX .

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In most cases, it is considered harassment when there are repeated acts upon an individual. Harassment is the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands. As such, one phone call to check if you were calling the correct number would not be considered as harassment. There would have to be more calls involved for it to be considered harassment.

If the reports filed by a neighbor against minor children are not true, and you have proof of this, then it the repeated reports by the neighbor could be considered a form of harassment as well as a form of defamation of character. To prove defamation of character and harassment, you will need three things in most cases:

1. Proof that there were defamatory comment/comments about you or your children you will be representing

2. These comments were made to third parties

3. That you have experienced damages or injuries to your reputation thr ... Read more »

#Foreclosure Law.

What is Foreclosure Law?

Foreclosure law provides the means for a mortgage lender to take possession and sell a home when the borrower has defaulted on the loan. The money from the sale is used to pay off the balance of the loan, and the new buyer takes the home free of the mortgage. If the proceeds are not enough to pay off the loan, the borrower may be held personally liable for the difference, in addition to being forced out of the house. From the lender�s perspective, foreclosure is slow and expensive. Thus, the lender will usually be just as motivated as the borrower to see that the loan is paid on time and foreclosure does not become necessary.

To understand foreclosure law, it helps to consider the nature of a mortgage. Mortgages are used when potential homebuyers seek to borrow purchase money, or when homeowners with equity in their property want to borrow cash to make home improvements or for other purposes. In either case, a bank l ... Read more »

The Law of Capital your most valuable asset, in terms of cash flow, is your physical and mental capital, your earning ability.

Your Earning Ability

The first corollary of the Law of Capital says: Your most precious resource is your time. Your time is really all you have to sell. How much time you put in and how much of yourself you put into that time, largely determines your earning ability. Poor time management is one of the major reasons for poor productivity and underachievement in every industry in America. It is the number one problem for both managers and salespeople in every field.

Invest Yourself Carefully

The second corollary of the Law of Capital says: Time and money can be either spent or invested. One of the smartest things that you can do is to invest three percent of your earnings every month back into yourself on personal and professional development, on becoming better at the most ... Read more »

#Frank Family Law Practice

Welcome to Frank Family Law Practice

We are Frank Family Law Practice; a divorce attorney and an adoption attorney Orlando FL and surrounding areas has to offer you. Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Casselberry, Longwood, Maitland, Winter Park, Ocoee, Oviedo and Sanford, as well as surrounding counties. We are exclusively dedicated to the practice of divorce and family law, including Collaborative law, as well as adoption law. We know you are looking for confident professionals to represent you, and we understand how absolutely important it is to have someone in your corner you can trust. Frank Family Law Practice strives to be the Orlando family attorney, the Orlando divorce attorney, and the Orlando adoption attorney you can count on.

The attorneys at Frank Family Law Practice specialize in the issues of divorce and post-divorce cases including, time-sharing (formerly "custody" and "visitation"), asset and property distribution, alimony, and ... Read more »

#France announces world’s toughest anti-smoking laws - Health News - Health - Families - The Independent

Friday 26 September 2014

France, where a Gauloise once hung from the bottom lip of every actor or intellectual, plans to move to one of the toughest anti-tobacco regimes in the world.

Garish colours and brand names on cigarette packets will be replaced by health warnings in large type and by prominent photographs of the diseased organs of smokers. Car drivers and passengers will be banned from lighting up in the presence of children under 12.

Although these measures will not take effect until 2016, an uncompromising TV and radio campaign started today, warning that tobacco kills one in two smokers. There will also be a levy on tobacco companies to fund anti-smoking campaigns, and measures to expose the hidden lobbying of the tobacco industry.

The Health Minister, Marisol Touraine, said: “We can no longer accept the fact that the number of deaths c ... Read more »

Project management involves setting precise objectives, developing plans, preparing schedules, arranging the necessary resources and making sure that tasks are accomplished within the required time frame and budget. Project managers are required to ensure that they fulfill the expectations of clients and produce high quality products or services. They are also responsible for managing the project team, and keeping stakeholders informed about the progression of the project.

A MBA in project management is an advanced degree usually pursued by those who have a bachelor’s degree in the same or related discipline, and want to grow their career. The degree may also be earned by those who are interested in setting up their own business ventures. In addition to meeting educational requirements, some programs may require you to have a certain level of work experience before you are eligible to enroll in the degree program. Some may require a minimum undergraduate GPA ... Read more »

Family Lawyers handle cases that involve the legal relationships among family members, including - parents, children, husbands, wives, and domestic partners. Family laws differ from state to state but generally they are broken down into the sub-categories below.

Adoption lawyers are those that specialize in the process that recognizes an adult as the parent of a child who is not their biological child. All adoptions must be approved through the court system. Married couples, single people, and gay or lesbian couples all have an equal right to adoption through adoption laws, though the costs of adoption can be prohibitive.

Child custody and visitation laws can frame contentious issues for divorced or separated couples. Legal and physical custody lawyers handle the two types of child custody. Physical custody laws describe a type of child custody that permits a parent to have a child live with him/her. Visitation rights are usually granted to a parent ... Read more »

#Garnishment legal definition of garnishment

Garnishment

A legal procedure by which a creditor can collect what a debtor owes by reaching the debtor's property when it is in the hands of someone other than the debtor.

Garnishment is a drastic measure for collecting a debt. A court order of garnishment allows a creditor to take the property of a debtor when the debtor does not possess the property. A garnishment action is taken against the debtor as defendant and the property holder as garnishee. Garnishment is regulated by statutes, and is usually reserved for the creditor who has obtained a judgment, or court order, against the debtor.

A debtor's property may be garnished before it ever reaches the debtor. For example, if a debtor's work earnings are garnished, a portion of the wages owed by the employer go directly to the Judgment Creditor and is never seen by the debtor.

Some property is exempt from garnishment. Exemptions are created by ... Read more »

The work of a lawyer is interesting, challenging and rewarding. Lawyers give legal advice on a wide variety of issues, and a career in the legal profession offers tremendous scope and prospects for young people. If Ally Mcbeal and Boston Legal have got you hooked to the idea of pursuing alegal career. it''s time you gave it a shot. The career choice, though, comes with a huge dilemma. do you goto law school straight out of school, or get a Bachelor's and then settle for a three year course? Five years or three years, which is the better option? The jury is devided on the subject.

If you're looking for a career that gives you variety in terms of work, allows you to be self-employed and puts your advocacy skills to good use, a career at the Bar could be for you. Law as a career is in great demand these days. Due to the changing economic and social scenario and the ever-increasing regulatory role being undertak ... Read more »

#FPF list of Federal Anti-discrimination laws - Future of Privacy

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1973 et seq.. was enacted to prevent and remedy racial discrimination in voting. Section 2 prohibits voting practices that have the purpose or result of discriminating against members of a racial or minority language group.  Plaintiffs must establish, “based on the totality of circumstances.   that its members have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice.”  Section 2 has been used most frequently to challenge election systems that dilute minority voting strength, such as literacy tests and similar devices that were historically used to disfranchise racial minorities.

Meanwhile, Under Section 5, specific states and counties with a history of discrimination must receive federal preclearance before they implement any change affecting voting. These jurisdictions may ... Read more »

Posted by tobby on September 29, at 6:26pm

Godwin's Law states

As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one.

Often, this is interpreted as

In any given discussion, once such a comparison is made, the discussion is automatically over and the one who made the comparison has lost the debate by default.

This module allows the first comment that invokes Godwin's Law to automatically close the discussion for a given node. This is intended to prevent the discussion from devolving further.

This module doesn't intend to censor the discussion, only close it when certain keywords are found. Note that this leads to the possibility of abuse by trolls, so use with caution. Perhaps future versions can trigger other actions, such as user bans or admin alerts.

The Godwin's Law module also allows for other keywords to trigger an automatic comment thread closure, so other offensive ... Read more »

#Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Workplace Bill

The HWB is advanced only by State Coordinators authorized by the Healthy Workplace Campaign. It is a matter of quality control. We speak nationally with a single voice, tailored to local lawmakers. Coordinators are educated and prepared to mobilize Citizen Lobbyists and to approach lawmakers with the best arguments for adopting the legislation.

We don't want individuals with different (often very personal) motives attempting to represent thousands or millions of their fellow state residents without the expertise Coordinators bring to the task. Coordinators give lawmakers the same text written by Suffolk University Law Professor, David Yamada, but lawmakers do make changes as they wish. Further, bills are revised (amended) in committees. Once bills are introduced, they can be found at the public legislatures' websites for review.

If you are interested in getting legislation passed in your state please consi ... Read more »

#Frequently asked questions: Family Law in BC

Select your legal issue/community/topic to see the available FAQs.

Information about family law (including child protection ) addressed specifically to Aboriginal people.

Abuse family violence Abuse in relationships includes behaviour ranging from threats to physical or sexual assault, and may also include harmful financial, emotional, and verbal actions. Abuse can be physical, emotional or verbal, psychological, sexual, and/or financial.

Adoption When you adopt a child, you take over parenting. usually from the birth parent(s), who stop having any parental rights and responsibilities (unless it's a step-parent adoption, where the step-parent becomes a joint parent with the birth parent). This process creates new and permanent family ties.

Child protection/removal If a child's safety is at risk, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (or an Aboriginal delegated agency) must look into it. ... Read more »

Click on the above link for our Guide to the Massachusetts Blue Laws. Information on this site is provided for general information purposes to assist both employers and employees to understand the law in this area.

The Department of Labor Standards must approve all local permits for retail stores and businesses to open on certain holidays, including Columbus Day before 12:00PM and Veterans Day before 1:00PM. Permits must be approved by the Department on a uniform basis statewide. Click on the link above for details.

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Lawyer - Lawґyer - Noun - (pronounced loyur) a professional person authorised to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice. It is a general term which includes attorneys, counsellors, solicitors, barristers and advocates.

Lawyer - amicus curiae, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsellor, counsel, advocate, legal advisor, jurist, counsellor-at-law, prosecutor, legist, special pleader, friend at court, intercessor, proctor, procurator, pettifogger. Slang = ambulance chaser, mouthpiece, shyster.

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The legal profession in England, Wales, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, among other countries, is made up of two separate and distinct groups: barristers and solicitors. Each country, of course, has its own idiosyncrasies with respect to the legal professional. Nevertheless, barristers and solicitors each have a distinct and defined roll.

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The Collaborative Family Law Center (the Center ) helps qualifying couples get divorced without going to court. The Center partners with local courts, law schools, and not-for-profit organizations to offer free divorce mediation services in appropriate cases and to reduce the pain, trauma, and expense of divorce on families.

Free Divorce Mediation: The Center primarily offers free divorce mediation services. If Center staff determine you and your spouse are eligible for mediation, you may get up to four, 90-minute sessions with program mediators (or six sessions, if you have children). The mediators are trained in divorce law and in opening up pathways for communication. Some of the mediators may be third-year law students, who will mediate under the direct supervision of a law professor with extensive divorce mediation experience.

Sessions are held at the Collaborative Family Law Center in lower Manhattan. Both you and your spouse must be willi ... Read more »

Federal and state motorcycle laws are in place to ensure safety and order for motorcyclists and other vehicles on the road. Federal motorcycle laws primarily dictate safety, design, and manufacturing standards for motorcycle manufacturers. State motorcycle laws vary among each state. These laws may be geared more toward rider safety, protective equipment, motorcycle accessories, and rider behavior.

A number of government entities issue safety standards and regulations geared toward motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers. These standards and regulations require that these entities conform and certify their compliance.

Entities which enforce federal motorcycle laws include:

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)

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Internet service provider AOL is becoming frustrated by the lack of effective anti-spam laws in the UK.

"While the volume of spam originating in the UK may be lower than many countries, strong anti-spam legislation sends the right signal," said a spokesman for AOL.

"We would like more legal avenues in the UK to hit spammers where it really hurts - in the pocket," he said.

The problem lies in loopholes which effectively give spammers the right to spam any address in the UK, said Steve Linford, who heads up Spamhaus.

"British law allows spammers to spam business addresses and it is up to spammers to determine whether an address is a private one or a business one," he told the BBC News website.

"Apparently the Department of Trade and Industry was told that British businesses wanted spam, although we have never heard of any," he said.

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An MBA is a master's degree, which means that students must first obtain an undergraduate degree before applying and being accepted into a program. There are hundreds of MBA programs across the United States and other countries. Not all programs are of the same quality or prestige.

In academics, BBA stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a 4-year bachelor's degree that offers general business courses, such as marketing, management, finance, accounting and economics. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or BSBA is a variation of a BBA.

There isn't a single defining interpretation of "MPA," but it is an acronym for a graduate university degree called a Master of Public Administration. Master in Professional Accounting is another education credential with the acronym MPA.

The initials M.Sc associated with a degree stands for Master of Science. A common derivation of a Master of Scien ... Read more »

#Frequently Asked Questions About Custody - Access

1. What do the words ‘custody’ and ‘access’ mean?

Custody is the term used to describe where the children live, and who makes decision for or about the children.

2. What does ‘best interests of the child’ mean?

This is the test that the court uses to make decisions about custody of and access with children, or parenting arrangements of any kind, where the children s needs and well-being are always the most important factors. The judge must decide what is best for the children, not what is best for the parents.

In February 2013, Nova Scotia s Maintenance and Custody Act was changed. The Act now includes a list of factors that judges must consider when making decisions about the best interests of a child. Judges will consider all relevant circumstances they are not limited to considering only the factors on the list.

The factors that judges must consider are:

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Legislation such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compel states to provide a free and appropriate public education to ensure equal opportunities for all students. The IDEA provides the legal framework for a “free and appropriate public education” to students with disabilities. This federal statute, along with related state statues and regulations, ensures that children with disabilities receive the same education as their non-disabled peers. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - specialized educational programs tailored to the child’s needs - are often established to allow disabled children to receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible.

The work of the special education attorney spans the entire litigation spectrum from basic administrative proceedings to complex state and ... Read more »

Robert J. Grey, Jr. former president of the American Bar Association, will give the School of Law's May 2015 Commencement address. Grey is a partner with the D.C.-area law firm of Hunton Williams and is executive director of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. Learn more

Miller helped create "Serial" podcast spin-off, "Undisclosed" Prof. Colin Miller is one of the principal players behind a new podcast, "Undisclosed: The State v. Adnan Syed," that has been called a spin-off of the immensely popular public radio podcast "Serial." Launched on April 13, the podcast will reveal information not addressed in "Serial," as well as new findings and developments. Read more about Undisclosed and visit the official site .

2015 Awards Day winners announced On Tuesday, April 7, the School of Law community recognized outstanding achievement by students, faculty, and staff during its annual Awards Day ceremony held at the law school. Durin ... Read more »

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The country s oldest law school in continuous operation, Harvard Law School (HLS) is part of Harvard University and one of five Ivy League law schools. It is generally ranked in the top five of the country s law schools by U.S. News and World Report (currently #2), and is one of the most selective, with a 2007 acceptance rate of 11%.

Application fee: $75

Application dates: Apply between September 15 and February 1 for admission the following fall.

Harvard Law School strongly encourages application through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), but you can also get a paper copy from the school s website .

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See Harvard s checklist here .

Competition for transfer admission is high. Transfer applicants must have completed one year (or 1/3 of credits required in a part-time program) at an ABA-accredited law school.

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#Full list of new Illinois laws now in effect for 2015

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Dozens of new and revised laws take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2015.

Here are some of the highlights:

• E-Cigs    E-Cigarettes must be kept behind store counters and vapor refills must come in child-proof packaging.
• Increased speed limits    The speed limit on tollways and interstates increases to 70 miles per hour, 60 miles per hour for semis.
• Traffic stops  There will be no ticket quote for police, and your driver s license will also not be held as bond anymore when issued a ticket.
• Pregnancy in the workplace  Pregnant women in the workplace must now be provided reasonable accommodations, including frequent bathroom breaks and time to pump.
• Homeowner damage disclosure Those selling homes must now disclose any and all known ... Read more »

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Many states have implemented child passenger safety laws, and they have made them a part of their primary enforcement law. That means police can stop drivers and write tickets for having improperly restrained children in the vehicle. But do these laws have an effect on drivers?

Booster seats are probably the least understood and least used child safety restraint. Many parents believe that boosters are an unnecessary expense, erroneously thinking that a seat belt will do just as well. Here we will look at one state that implemented a booster seat law, and its effect on children who live in that state.

The state of Wisconsin implemented their booster seat law in June of 2006. It states that children must be restrained in a booster seat if they are:

• Between 4 and 8 years old
• Between 40 and 79 pounds in weight
• No taller than 4 9

The law was well-publicized and promoted through news conferences and safety seat checks thr ... Read more »

It may seem obvious, but what is law. Law, or legal studies, comes into contact with almost every area of human life, touching upon issues relating to business, economics, politics, the environment, human rights, international relations and trade. It is telling that the first academic degrees developed were all related to law. As a law student, you can expect to learn how to tackle some of the most problematic – indeed, often seemingly irresolvable – conflicts and issues in modern society and morality. In providing a framework through which to examine and understand different societies and cultures, law degrees are a useful way to prepare not only for specific legal careers, but for a broad range of professional roles – and indeed, for life in general.

There are lots of different types of law degrees  available, varying according to where you study. In most countries, law degrees take the form of an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) which allows you to ... Read more »

#Frequently Asked Reference Questions

Many people want to know how to cite information that they find on the Internet in school papers, theses, reports, etc.

Online Citation Style Guides

Here are some places to go online that explain how to cite electronic information sources using the most common citation styles.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

The Chicago Manual of Style: Web Sources from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/05/

CSE Quick Citation Guide from Penn State University Libraries, Library Learning Services http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/lls/students/cse_citation.html

Introduction to Basic Legal Citation: How to Cite Electronic Sources by Peter W. Martin, Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell University Law School Resources by Subject Reference Style and Writing Guides

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Brooklyn Law School in the heart of New York City gives its students both a wide range of courses to choose from and an excellent chance at landing coveted positions in NYC firms. It is known for its public service law programs and is currently ranked 61st by the U.S. News and World Report. tied with Lewis Clark College, University of San Diego, and Villanova University.

In addition to the application, applicants must submit:

• LSDAS report
• Dean s certification
• Faculty evaluations

For complete information on admission procedures at Brooklyn Law, see How to Apply .

Transfer applicants to Brooklyn Law should generally have qualifications that would have made them competitive candidates during the regular admissions process and carry at least a 3.0 average at their current law school; applications will be accepted unti ... Read more »

Utah is a gun friendly state. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print new version with all states and details.

Utah Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded and cased in trunk or outside storage

Yesterday, a student at Oxford’s Said Business School challenged her fellow students to donate to a fundraising campaign for victims of the Nepal earthquake, pledging to personally match every dollar raised in the next seven days, up to $20,000. Today, the school is already 24 percent toward its goal, having raised $4,875.

April Chapman, who pledged to match funds raised by the students in Said’s Diploma in Strategy and Innovation program, said that social media posts and emails began to fly as soon as the news broke, and her cohort immediately decided that raising an immediate financial gift would be the best way to make a difference. Chapman serves as co-chair of the World Vision Innovation Fund, a faith-based humanitarian development and relief organization serving the poor in more than 100 countries. World Vision’s staff in Nepal, along with staff mobilized from other countries, are delivering temporary shelters, food, hygiene kits, water, emergency health and protection ... Read more »

#Garnishment - What you need to know

Garnishment What you need to know

A garnishment is the process of withholding earnings from an individual to repay a debt obligation. In most situations, the employer is required to withhold funds from a legal or equitable procedure. This may be because of a court order, an IRS tax debt or other collection method. If you are facing garnishment, it pays to know what your options are and what is likely to happen to you.

Garnishment is a legal process. Not just anyone can withhold money from your paycheck. The only way for an individual, bank, tax authority or anyone else to garnish you is to take legal action against you (though there are several methods of doing so.) In the case of wage garnishment, the most common form. the debt collector must win the lawsuit and be given the right to take this step.

• If you do not show up in court to fight the charges against you, it is likely that the judge will ... Read more »

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Aringo client, GMAT score of 650. accepted to MIT!

Aringo's Chicago admission rate is 61% higher than Chicago’s regular admission rate.

Two Aringo clients accepted to Kellogg with $60,000 scholarships

Aringo client, GMAT score of 580. accepted to Harvard!

Aringo's Columbia admission rate is 93% higher than Columbia’s regular admission rate.

Aringo client accepted to Harvard with a $65,000 scholarship

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Aringo's Harvard admission rate is 42% higher than Harvard's regular admission rate.

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#Pennsylvania state laws

Permits Pennsylvania Does Not Recognize

Laws on Purchase, Possession and Carrying of Firearms

Purchase

Any individual or dealer selling a handgun is required to sell or transfer it at the place of business of a licensed dealer or county sheriff’s office.  Transfers of all firearms (handguns, rifles and shotguns) by a licensed dealer are subject to an instant records check of the purchaser. The purchaser must sign a transfer application/record of sale for the purchase of a handgun.  No transfer application/record is necessary to transfer a rifle or shotgun.  There is a $2 fee for the instant check and a $3 firearm sale surcharge to cover telephone costs. Transfers of handguns between spouses, parent and child, grandparent and grandchild or between active law enforcement officers are exempt from the above requirements. Rifles and shotguns may be transferred between unlicensed individuals.  Antique firearms are exempt from the requi ... Read more »

The labyrinth of agencies, courts, and laws are often overwhelming and unmanageable for even the most experienced advocate, and simply impenetrable for the average parent. The Children s Law Line is an easily accessible legal resource that can assist callers on a variety of issues. Some questions include:

1. What to do if a parent is not complying with court-ordered child support
2. Whether visitation can be denied
3. How to protect a child whose parent is often under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Services like the Children s Law Line are desperately needed by those with severe budgetary constraints who want to help a child, but are at the mercy of a complex and inflexible legal system.

The program has several positive benefits for callers including:

Calls are answered by a person trained in family law.

1. Common questions are answered immediately and more complex questions are referred to a s ... Read more »

Becoming a lawyer process involves making the way through law schools. This can result a high cost for prospective law students, who usually will seek for financial aid in order to manage these high costs that depend on each law school. To encourage law students to follow their dreams and be legal professionals, law schools and other organizations offer scholarships and grants.

The cost of law school education that includes tuition, course expenses, loan fees, room and board, etc can reach up to $50,000 per year approximately. In order to achieve law schools scholarships that are very competitive and limited in scope, future law students will require time, persistence, and research.

Law school scholarships options are available through online applications that usually involve a simple process that includes an essay, a test and sometimes a written exam. Others require a formal written application and interview. The scholarship sum depends on the location, school, and ... Read more »

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In the world of physics, there are few people who have been more influential than Sir Isaac Newton. In addition to his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and empirical philosophy, he is also the man who pioneered classical physics with his laws of motion. Of these, the first, otherwise known as the Law of Inertia, is the most famous and arguably the most important. In the language of science, this law states that: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force. This means that in the absence of a non-zero net force, the center of mass of a body either remains at rest, or moves at a constant velocity. Put simply, it states that a body will remain at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external and unbalanced force.

Prior to Aristotle’s theories on inertia, the most generally accepted theory of motion was based on Aristotelian phil ... Read more »

Law Colleges in Maharashtra

Law can be described as a cooperative organization that promotes an individual, any individual’s right to legitimate and unbiased defence. The system gives everyone an opportunity to utilize their birthright of defending themselves, their people, their liberty, their property, their dignity, their name and much more. Law is an arrangement of rules and regulation enforced through an appointed set of institutions namely Judiciary, Legislative, Executive, Military and Police, Bureaucracy, a civil society and others.

The law of a country influences its political system, economy, society, industries, educational system and others in various ways. Everything from the purchase of a bus ticket to issues like plagiarism is controlled by the Contract Law, Trade mark law, Copyright and IP rights or patent laws etc of the country. Rights and obligatory duties to be duly performed by individuals or organisations involved in propert ... Read more »

Pursuant to Chapter 790, section 790.18 of the Florida statutes, it is illegal for a dealer to sell or transfer to a minor any bowie knife or dirk knife. Violating this law is a considered a felony of the second degree under Florida law.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issues licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms as long as several requirements are met. The license must bear a color photograph of the licensee and the individual must be able to provide an identification card upon demand by a law enforcement agent. Licenses are only issued to resident citizens of the United States at least 21 years of age. Those with a physical infirmity, mental illness, a criminal record relating to controlled substances (drugs) within the past three years, or habitual offenders of drug and alcohol offenses are unable to receive a license. Those seeking a license must take a safety course, fill out an application and pay a fee of $85. The licens ... Read more »

1 official rule/rules

ADJ. administrative, case, civil, common, constitutional, contract, criminal, international, statute, etc. (see also martial law)

VERB + LAW become Parliament voted for the bill to become law. | enforce, uphold It's the job of the police to enforce the law. | obey, observe | break, flout, violate | adopt, enact, pass | annul, repeal | interpret Judges interpret this law in different ways.

LAW + VERB allow sth, forbid sth, prohibit sth The law forbids gambling of any kind. | permit sth | require sth The wearing of a crash helmet is required by law. | govern sth the law governing school attendance

LAW + NOUN court | enforcement

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No one is above the law. | against the

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An Online Accounting MBA Can Advance

Your Career

Get the business and financial management knowledge and skills you need to advance your career with an online MBA in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to the business management knowledge you expect from a quality MBA program, our online Accounting MBA deepens your understanding of capital budgeting, finance and portfolio management.

Your online MBA in Accounting can give you access to a wide array of career opportunities. Our graduates are working in some of the top accounting firms in the U.S. as well as in management-level positions in a range of industries. By earning an Accounting MBA online, you will have both the management and financial background that are in demand by corporations around the globe.

Advantages of an Accounting MBA Online at SNHU

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#General Laws for Mass. Agriculture

Article 97 of the Constitution created by referendum in 1972 – provides the broadest definition and gives farmers latitude to operate, use their land, create odors, etc. that are consistent with the typical practices of agriculture BUT, there are often challenges to these rights at a local level between neighbors and farmers.  http://protectmassenvironment.org/article_97.htm - Excerpt - "The people shall have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic qualities of their environment; and the protection of the people in their right to the conservation, development and utilization of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water, air and other natural resources is hereby declared to be a public purpose.”

General definition of Agriculture MGL Ch128 Sec.1A is the official “general” definition of agriculture.

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#Per Se Violated Labor Law With ‘Service Charge, ’ Inquiry Finds - The New York Times

A private event at Per Se, a restaurant with prices to match its opulent confines at the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, near the luxury skyscrapers often called Billionaires Row, is yet another level of exclusivity in a dining experience where Nova Scotia lobster coddled in butter joins a menu where foie gras is followed by caviar and truffles.

In this ultraluxury world, it can almost make sense that even though the restaurant embeds the gratuity for its staff in the cost of its $310-per-person dinner prix fixe, it also demands an extra charge for private dining.

But a 20 percent “service fee” for such events, like a fancy soiree for an elopement in the private dining room, was, for a time, not destined just for the waiters who rush Italian white truffles and other delicacies to the tables, an investigation by the New York State attorney general’s office found.

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#Person legal definition of person

Person

In general usage, a human being; by statute, however, the term can include firms, labor organizations. partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in Bankruptcy. or receivers.

A corporation is a person for purposes of the constitutional guarantees of equal protection of laws and Due Process of Law .

Foreign governments otherwise eligible to sue in United States courts are persons entitled to institute a suit for treble damages for alleged antitrust violations under the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.A. 12 et seq.).

Illegitimate children are persons within the meaning of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The phrase interested person refers to heirs, devisees, children, spouses, creditors, beneficiaries, and any others having a property right in, or a claim against, a trust estate or the estate o ... Read more »

#Geolocation Privacy Legislation

On this page:

This page provides information on congressional bills that seek to clarify how personal location information may be used by law enforcement, companies, employers, and others. This page is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to influence, endorse, or express opinions on any ongoing legal deliberations.

Several U.S. states and non-U.S. jurisdictions have enacted laws establishing personal location privacy rights. However, current U.S. statute at the federal level does not provide clear protection of geolocation information.

New FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations Bill

Section 144 of the House bill states, None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to mandate global positioning system (GPS) tracking in private passenger motor vehicles with- out providing full and appropriate consideration of privacy concerns under 5 U.S.C. chapter 5, subchapter II. View ... Read more »

#Personal - Family Law Solicitors

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is home to the largest team of Family Lawyers in the country with offices across England Wales. Wherever you live we can help. We offer flexible pricing and fixed fee services, and our dynamic team of resourceful family Solicitors will work effortlessly to find the right solution for you.

For family law legal advice or to speak with a Family Solicitor call 0800 916 9055 or contact us online and tell us when to call you .

Our Family Law Solicitors have considerable experience of advising high net global individuals and have represented leading personalities from the political, media and entertainment sector. We have an unrivalled reputation not only for providing professional and proactive service, but also for obtaining outstanding results for our clients.

Slater and Gordon are rated 8.5 out of 10 on TRUSTPILOT. and our Family Lawyers are regarded nationally as highly rated market l ... Read more »

A few courses require permission of the instructor. It is your responsibility to obtain the permission and then forward it to the Office of Records and Registration. Use the form available online. During the bidding cycle, ABRA will not allow you to request courses requiring permission.

PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES WHICH REQUIRE THE PERMISSION OF THE PROFESSOR FOR ENROLLMENT IN A CLASS ARE NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BIDDING CYCLES. You should follow the information stated by the professor in their course description regarding enrollment. Once they have made a decision, the professor will provide the Records Office with a list of names. At that time, you will be placed in the class unless there are conflicts or you have gone over the 15 credits allowed. Should this occur, you will be contacted by the Records Office to drop a class or obtain permission to have more than 15 credits so that you can be enrolled in the faculty permission only class.

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#Georgetown International Environmental Law Review

The Georgetown International Environmental Law Review (GIELR) is widely recognized as a leading quarterly publication of thought-provoking scholarly commentary and practical analysis of both international and domestic environmental law. Environmental issues do not recognize political boundaries, nor do they respect territorial integrity. Attempts to confront and resolve global and transboundary environmental problems have created the need for a legal forum to provide analyses of these issues. GIELR was created to meet this need.

Our publication spans a broad range of environmental issues such as climate change, renewable energy, the protection of the global commons, regional and comparative issues, and the intersection of the environment and international legal areas such as trade, human rights, security, and technology transfer. The audience we reach is nearly as broad as the subject matter we publish. Each public ... Read more »

#Georgetown Law - TLS wiki

The Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) is located in one of the world's most vibrant legal and political communities and has vast resources to offer its students. Academic opportunities and extracurricular activities, including clinics and journals, are never in short supply, and the school's location near the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol is something else students can take advantage of. GULC offers both a full- and a part-time J.D. program, the highest-ranked program to do so.

As of the class of 2012, Georgetown had a Law School Transparency employment score of 73.2% (essentially the percentage of graduates employed as entry-level lawyers) and a total debt-financed price tag of $263,473. In this age of rapidly increasing cost of law school and rapidly decreasing job prospects, 0Ls must do their due diligence when investigating law schools and do everything possible to maximize chances of employment and minimize debt.

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#Germany debates new immigration law amid skills shortage

Germany debates new immigration law amid skills shortage

Thomas de Maizière is convinced Germany does not need a new immigration law. But outside the center-right, many are in favour of making it easier for foreign nationals to enter the labour market, where they are urgently needed. EurActiv Germany reports .

Germany's Minister of the Interior has a new term for migration: 'Need-based management'. Using this kind of language, De Maizière intends to allow more people to enter the country, who belong to occupational groups with a skills shortage.

The CDU politician's plan comes in the face of a steadily aging population in Germany.

Already, around 70 occupational groups lack employees with appropriate skill sets, De Maizière said at an immigration congress in Berlin organised by his ministry.

The Interior Minister cited a study published by the Bertelsmann Foundation at the end of Mar ... Read more »

#Georgia Legal Ages Laws

State laws recognize the capacity of individuals to enter into marriage or otherwise make legal decisions, which includes both mental capacity and maturity. Those under the age of majority, or minors, are considered incapable of such legal decisions. Georgia legal ages laws do not specify at which age a minor is eligible for emancipation from his or her parents, but the state requires individuals to be 18 years old in order to consent to medical treatment or enter into a contract.

Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment

18 for treatment in general (В§31-9-2); if treatment is for VD, minor may consent; female minor has valid consent for treatment in connection with pregnancy

Age of Majority in Georgia

Georgia's age of majority is 18. When you turn 18, you will gain many of the rights and responsibilities that most other adults have. Some of your new rights include the right to vote, and you will now be able to get credit c ... Read more »

If you want to work for one of the world’s most elite and prestigious organizations, a Harvard Business School MBA is your ticket to entry.

McKinsey Co. the global consulting company, leads all employers of HBS grads, with 573 MBAs. That’s considerably more than the next major employer of Harvard MBAs, surprisingly IBM, with 361 MBAs from Harvard, according to an analysis of LinkedIn member profiles by Poets Quants. This is an especially rare look at HBS employment because Harvard, unlike most schools, does not report how many of its graduates are hired by the firms that recruit there.

As you’d expect, consulting looms large in the mix of top HBS employers. Four of the top five employers are consulting shops, and many of the MBAs at IBM are in consulting roles. The Boston Consulting Group boasts 343 HBS MBAs, Bain Co. has 307, and Deloitte has 242.

High tech firms are prominent as well. Search giant Google has 228 employees who list ... Read more »

A law firm specializing in nursing home abuse, Brayton Purcell LLP, states that senior citizens are subject to five main forms of elder abuse. These elders have either been physically abused, sexually abused, emotionally abused, taken advantage of financially or experienced neglect.

HelpGuide.org, a group founded by Robert and Jeanne Segal to help people deal with abuse, among other things, guides us in understanding more about this abuse. This group, also made up of health experts, writers and web professionals, has discovered that "more than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported."

HelpGuide.org has discovered some of the reasons or motivations of the abusers. In some cases, the senior is so frail that he is not able to "stand up to bullying or to fight back if attacked." Some seniors are conned or taken advantage of because they are no longer able to see, hear or think clearly. ... Read more »

#Get Information About Child Labor

Today, approximately 80% of all students work sometime during high school. Child labor laws ensure that our youth have the necessary time to pursue their education and be employed in a safe workplace. Georgia's child labor law was written in 1878 whereas the federal child labor law is provided for under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enacted in 1938.

When there are differences between federal and state laws pertaining to child labor, the law providing the more stringent standard is observed.

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) Child Labor section administers and monitors the guidelines and restrictions for the employment of youth who have not yet reached their 18th birthday and performs the following functions:

• Reviews all issued Employment Certificates, commonly called Work Permits, to ensure job duties do not appear to be in violation of the law and that the form has been properly completed;
• Con ... Read more »

#Gilbert Law Summaries on Constitutional Law (9780314276179): Jesse Choper: Books

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Please keep in mind when studying the Constitution, both procedural and substantive law.

Frankly, many an answer on a test was simply answered quickly with just sufficient writing on using, and knowing the difference between procedural and substantive law. Many may interpret my words as over simplistic. Yet I tell you my professors were taken in that I could, and with ease pull the necessary elements from the Constitution to make my argument, again by drawing upon both procedural and substantive law.

The reason why I have chosen Chapter Four is because of DEFENSE. Attorneys, and students of the Constitution will find that in the heat of battle (debate). To construct a defense, you will need to get to the elements in the Amendments of DEFENSE quickly.

One thing the book has omitted and that is 16 ... Read more »

#Georgia Lemon Law Complaint Process

Have you experienced continuing problems with a motor vehicle that you purchased new or leased new in Georgia? If so, the Lemon Law provides a self-help process for you.

The Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Unit administers Georgia s Lemon Law, which is designed first and foremost to help you get your defective vehicle repaired. If the manufacturer fails to repair a recurring problem after a reasonable number of attempts and you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may apply for a state arbitration hearing. An arbitration panel may hear your complaint to decide whether you are entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund.

The Lemon Law requires you, the consumer, to follow certain steps. We have prepared this guide to supplement the Statement, or information sheet, you should have received from the dealer at the time of your purchase or lease. Our guide will help y ... Read more »

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UPDATE (July 5, ): CanadaVisa.com. the website of Canadian immigration firm Campbell Cohen, receives more web traffic than any other law firm website (based on its high Alexa Traffic Rank ). Campbell Cohen has informed us that CanadaVisa.com received over 1.5 million visits during a recent thirty-day period. According to Campbell Cohen, the firm employs 13 lawyers. We recently added CanadaVisa.com to our search engine, making it eligible for inclusion in the Law Web 50. According to our methodology (below), Murthy.com remains the most popular website of any law firm based in the United States.

At Law Firm Search Engine Dot Com, we recognize that law firm websites are important. That is why we have put together the Law Web 50, a league table of the fifty most popular law firm websites in the world. Law Web 50 is a list of law firm websites ranked in order by Alexa Traf ... Read more »

#Georgia Lemon Car Lawyer, T. Michael Flinn

Welcome to the Law Offices of T. Michael Flinn, a law firm with a tradition of serving West Georgia s consumers. After 30 years of experience as a consumer lawyer, Michael Flinn has earned a reputation for fighting car dealers and manufacturers both in and out of the courtroom.

Car dealers are reluctant to admit wrongdoing and are always looking for ways to increase their profit. Dealership employees are under great pressure to maximize sales.

Have your case reviewed by a Georgia consumer lawyer

As your attorney, Michael Flinn is going to fight to protect your bottom line. Michael has developed a reputation as the go to guy for lemon law cases in the North Georgia area.

Michael Flinn represents clients throughout Georgia in lemon car law. auto dealer fraud and consumer law cases. While we have clients throughout the state of Georgia, we primarily practice in the following areas:

• Carroll Cou ... Read more »

Law clerk job searches can involve more reading than the law clerk job itself. If you ve seen the position descriptions for law clerk jobs, you ll appreciate how verbose these things can be.

The problem with a law clerk job search is that you have to work your way through the clutter and find appropriate jobs. There are several ways of doing this without spending time and effort wading through the strange concepts of job descriptions in your profession.

Finding Law Clerk Jobs Online

There are plenty of law clerk jobs, and that s another part of the problem. Most law clerks are qualified to do only some of these jobs. They don t have enough experience in some areas to do others.

To complicate things a great deal more, the law clerk job classification is a problem on job boards and even on some professional sites. Despite the fact that there are actual job classifications and grades for some types of law clerk jobs, the search term law clerk jo ... Read more »

Centennial College has responded to the growing demand for paralegals with its one-year Paralegal program.

Because the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) accredits this undertaking, upon completion you will be eligible to write the mandatory LSUC licensing examination that is required to practice as a paralegal in Ontario.

During your time in this School of Business program, you will gain theoretical and practical experience, practicing and competing in mock tribunals. Additionally, the final Paralegal program semester will be entirely devoted to a two-day-per-week work placement that will give you a total of 210 hours of placement time. This length is double the experiential learning requirement of the Law Society.

In the field, you will be an integral part of the legal system from the first client meeting until case resolution. You will have the distinction of being allowed to represent clients in criminal code offences, traffic violations, municipal offenc ... Read more »

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This report, "Top 100 FLSA Q As", is designed to provide you with an examination of the federal FLSA overtime regulations in Q A format, including valuable tips for bringing your workplace into compliance in an affordable manner.

At the end of the report, you will find a list of state resources on wage and hour issues. This report includes practical advice on topics such as:

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#Getting Along With Your In-Laws

In-law relationships need a touch of civility. Consider the story of Stephanie, who complained, "My mother-in-law never approves of the way I do anything. The last time Joe and I visited her it happened again. Just trying to be nice and helpful, I washed all the pots and pans after dinner. No sooner had I finished than she washed them all over again!"

Stephanie is not a newlywed. She has been married to Joe for 15 years. That whole time, she and Joe's mom have silently struggled with being civil to each other. When Joe's mom comes to visit, Stephanie really tries to get the house clean and comfortable for her. But after arriving, her mother-in-law pulls out the cleaning supplies and spit shines the bathrooms and kitchen. Stephanie assumes she's doing this because she thinks Stephanie is a slob and lives in filth.

After the last pots-and-pans fiasco, Stephanie spilled her frustrations to Joe's older sister, Connie. "I know your mother ... Read more »

The Human Rights Act 1998 was implemented in October 2000. Since then legal provision and any decision made in respect of an individual's entitlement to enter or remain in the United Kingdom has had to be compatible with the requirements of each of the rights set out in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR). Similarly, immigration law which predated the Human Rights Act has been placed under a legal microscope to ensure that it is human rights compliant.

Most importantly, anyone whose application for permission to enter or to remain in the UK is refused has been able, since the Human Rights Act was implemented, to appeal against the decision refusing his or her application on the basis that the decision breaches his or her human rights. This has led to a substantial body of case law from the senior courts in the United Kingdom. This law is based on judgements of the European Court of Human Rights - but as the principles in ... Read more »

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Experienced Indiana Personal Injury Attorneys and Experienced Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys

Your case is important and you only get once chance to get it right. You want experienced personal injury lawyers on your side.

Kelly Law Offices' legal team is made up of distinguished and experienced personal injury attorneys. They are all devoted to fighting for you. Some of our lawyers ride motorcycles. The majority have garnered membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America, and achieved the top "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale Hubbell. Two of our younger lawyers have been named to the Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. These are the experienced personal injury lawyers who you want fighting for you.

Our personal injury lawyers and paralegals bring a team approach to the practice of law. We do not feel there is such a thing as a "small case" and t ... Read more »

#Get a divorce.

You can get a divorce if you have been married at least a year and your relationship has permanently broken down.

You must have a marriage that is legally recognised in the UK, and have a permanent home in England or Wales.

There are 3 main steps to getting divorced:

File a divorce petition - you have to apply to the court for permission to divorce, and show reasons why you want the marriage to end.

Apply for a decree nisi - if your spouse agrees to the petition, you’ll get a document saying there’s no reason you can’t divorce.

Apply for a decree absolute - this legally ends your marriage - you need to wait 6 weeks after you get the decree nisi before you can apply.

Arrange your own divorce

You may be able to arrange your own divorce without involving solicitors if you agree on:

• the reasons for a divorce
• how you’ll look after any children
• how you’ll split up money, property ... Read more »

Rental laws protect tenants from many types of landlord fraud. Unfortunately, there are some landlords who make more money scamming tenants than renting apartments. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid trouble and recover any money you lose.

1. Security Deposit

The bulk of the complaints from tenants in the area of landlord fraud comes from the landlord withholding some of all of the security deposit after the tenant moves out. Rental laws dedicate what the landlord can take out of the security deposit as reimbursement for cleaning, repairs and other expenses, as well as how soon to return all or some of the security deposit. However, some landlords never intend to return the security deposit and use the following ways to hold on to the money:

• Excessive cleaning charges: They clean the apartment themselves and charge you for much or all of the deposit
• Exaggerated claims of damage: For example, charging ... Read more »

#Gingrich’s book-selling efforts test campaign laws - The Washington Post

You would never know on the campaign trail that Newt Gingrich is no longer at the helm of his for-profit enterprise. There, his presidential candidate activities and book-selling business mingle as one.

In a hotel ballroom in Naples, Fla. last month, Gingrich regaled political supporters with a rousing stump speech — then sidled over to a table in the corner to sell books. In Charleston, S.C. a few days later, hundreds of fans crammed into a historic theater to listen to his pitch to be the next president — then lined up in the lobby to buy books.

The story is the same virtually everywhere Gingrich goes: a political speech here, a book-signing there — often in the same place. And Gingrich isn’t just selling one book. He has produced non­fiction, novels and documentary movies, and his wife, Callista, recently wrote a children’s book that she sells just about everywhere they go.

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Mother in laws and daughter in laws share a strange relationship. Either they simply love each other or they can not even stand within one arm distance of each other! We have seen many a daughter-in-law, working their brains overtime, thinking of ways to either impress their mother-in-law or ways to get rid of them! Whatever might be your case, if you plan to give your mother-in-law a gift on her birthday or anniversary, make sure that it is special and unique. (Believe us, even if she does not like it, your husband will appreciate your effort). Below are some interesting ideas which you can consider too.

Spa Voucher

If you are looking for some unique mother-in-law gifts, then a good idea for that would be to gift her with a spa voucher. All women love it when they are pampered and taken care off. A visit to a spa will help her relax and unwind. It will surely lift her spirits and a relaxed mother-in-law is any day better than an agitated one. So, go indulge h ... Read more »

#Get online law degree information and advice here.

An online law degree is a degree that is granted to an individual who successfully manages to complete all required courses in the study of law. In the United States a law degree is referred to as Juris Doctor (JD) whereas in Canada, Australia and an assortment of Commonwealth countries, it is called a Bachelor of Laws (abbreviated to LL.B.). For those who cannot commit themselves to full time study at a conventional law school, studying for an online degree is the way to go.

Many law schools offer the Juris Doctor degree or online law degree to be done completely via the Internet with no need to set foot in a real law school. The schools that offer an online law degree to students do so with the combination of state-of-the-art technology and Internet-adaptive technologies. An online law degree makes it possible for a student to consider many career options upon graduation. After successfully finishing the online law degre ... Read more »

On some vessels as part of company policy you have to list all meds you are on in addition to other legal questions such as have you hurt yourself since your last time off or do you have a twic, ect, ect.

What I am wondering is are these sheets even legal?

For a company to ask you what kinds of meds you are on is ok. That is why you take a physical with their doctor where you list any meds and or medical conditions. From there it is decided if you are fit for duty.

Same goes for the coast guard.

Not all companies use the standard Coast Guard form for their physicals. Some companies take it step farther than the coast guard basic physical form and requirements because they will be insuring your health and your life.

I understand there are many crew members that we have to keep things simple stupid for and they need to answer a questonaire about whether they are taking a drug that might affect their ability to do the job safely or may have hurt ... Read more »

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Academy of Masters and Professional Courses will have a new name! Our new title will be The Hague School of Management. This change reflects the mood, tenor and focus of who we are today!

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the business world’s most sought-after post-graduate degree and a prerequisite for many top global roles. The MBA at The Hague University of Applied Sciences will develop your business acumen, knowledge and strategic skills for these high-flying executive and strategic roles.

A full-time MBA or part-time MBA

The 1 year full-time MBA or 2 year part-time MBA courses are internationally geared and will prepare you for the global market. The MBA is taught entirely in English, the world's prime business language. With around 80% of our MBA students from overseas and staff from different nationalities, you can start devel ... Read more »

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The Combined JD/PhD (Philosophy) Program enables students to pursue a profound investigation of the complex issues that lie at the intersection between law and philosophy.

The program allows students to complete the two degrees one year faster than if they were pursued separately. At the end of that period, the student will have completed the JD degree and reached the dissertation stage of the PhD in philosophy.

Admission to the PhD program requires either a four-year bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in philosophy, from a recognized university. A student seeking admission on the basis of a four-year bachelor's degree must have completed at least six full courses in philosophy (twelve semester courses), with minimum average grades of B+ in the applicants' overall program and A- in the philosophy courses. A student seeking admission on the basis of a master's degree in philosophy must have an average grade of at least an A- in that program.

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