Legal Articles

1). What shows up on a criminal record background check? By : Stanley Alpin
A criminal record background check can throw up a lot of information on an individual including previous arrests as well as conviction and non-conviction information. The information is obtained from Federal Fugitive files, files from the Department of Corrections prison, state criminal records, databases on sex offenders, and prison parole records.
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2). how to defer jury duty By : Phil Wiley
Let’s face it. Jury duty can be a drag, but most of all it’s not always convenient when we’re called up to service. So how can you defer jury duty?

3). Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal - Constructive Dismissal By : Dr Rosanna Cooper
The case of Thornley v Land Securities Trillium Ltd [2005] concerned a claim for unfair and constructive dismissal by an employee who alleged that her employer imposed a new job description on her and she contended that her contract of employment was fundamentally breached by such changes to her duties imposed by her employer. The Tribunal upheld this claim.
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4). DUI Law Punishments By : Information Association, LLC
It’s no surprise that current DUI Law mandates that DUI punishments cause problems in your personal life in the short term. With punishments such as t

5). What does it take to be a Lawyer? By : Amit
When you see all these handsome Lawyers in TV series like LA Law, sitting in their fancy offices, driving these flashy cars, have you ever realized what they have been through in terms of time, years of education, money, Certifications etc’. Let me Describe to you the Lawyers course of training. Formal educational requirements for lawyers include a 4-year college degree, 3 years in law school, and the passing of a written bar examination.
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6). Estate Planning - No Contest Clause in your Will By : Ronald Hudkins
Copyright 2006 Ronald Hudkins There is value in the story of an older client who had seen a very interesting clause employed in a will. There was a great deal of money at stake and the many family members had little reason to love each other, because they had never met and never knew of each other’s existence. It was expected that the will would be heavily contested on several different fronts in every conceivable way.
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7). The New Bankruptcy “Means Test” Explained in Plain English By : Charles J. Phelan
With the new bankruptcy law in effect as of October 17, 2005, there is a lot of confusion regarding the new "means test" requirement. The means test will be used by the courts to determine eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The purpose of this article is to explain in plain language how the means test works, so that consumers can get a better idea of how they will be affected under the new rules.
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8). California Contractor License Bond By : Seth Miller
Before a contractor can receive a contractor’s license in California, the contractor must register with the California Contractors State License Board and pay a Contractor's License Bond or a cash credit. In the event of a contractor's license getting suspended or annulled due to a breach of the Contractors License Law, the contractor must file a disciplinary bond with the CSLB.
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9). How an employee background check works By : Stanley Alpin
Over the past few years pre-employment background checks have gained significance for employers big and small. Companies can either execute the required activities in-house or can outsource them to human resource companies that specialize in carrying out background checks. There is a lot of paper-work, co-coordination, and follow-up that goes into conducting a background check and for this reasons companies prefer to get the job done by an outside agency.
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10). Crime Never Pays By : James Monahan
Crime is a bad thing. And the previous sentence was an understatement, and an inaccurate description of the concept of Crime.
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11). A Power of Attorney is Your Legal Representative By : James Hunt
What is a power of attorney? Most people have heard this phrase used before...
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12). May I Take Your Deposition, Sir? By : James Monahan
Deposition is the act of taking a witness’ sworn testimony outside of court. It can only be done in well-defined circumstances. Some jurisdictions recognize an affidavit as a form of deposition.
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13). Employment Law - Excessive Working Hours - Breach of Duty of Care By : Dr Rosanna Cooper
n the case of Mark Hone v Six Continents Retail Limited (2005), a pub landlord having collapsed due to overwork successfully sued his former employers in the County Court for breach of duty of care. Mr Hone, the claimant, started working for Bass (now Six Continents) as a pub manager in 1995 and in 1998 was awarded "Pub Manager of the Year". However, in 1999 he started working at The Old Moat House where he found himself working 13 hour days.
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14). Employment background check By : Stanley Alpin
Employment background checks are becoming increasingly common these days. The reasons for this include the fact that negligent hiring lawsuits that result from the actions of an errant employee can damage a company’s credibility and lead to hefty fines; companies have become more selective in their choice of employees following the threat of terrorist activities; accepting a resume at face value has resulted in many companies wasting time and money due to frequent hire-and-fire situations.
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15). Legal Age 101: When Is It Going To Be Legal? By : James Monahan
So before you head out to town for the supposedly biggest party of the season, check out the legal ages for all your needs so you don't end up in juvenile court or jail for that matter.
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16). Personal Injury - Accident Types By : Julian Hall
Personal Injury - Accident Types • RTA - Road Traffic Accidents • Accidents at Work • Accidents in a Public Place • Slips, Trips or Falls • Product Liability - Faulty Goods • General Accident Road Traffic Accidents ...account for a large proportion of all accidents and personal injury compensation claims in the UK and drivers of vehicles are required to have some level of insurance cover.
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17). Changes in the Law that Affect Our Children: Part II By : Donald P. Schweitzer
Copyright 2006 Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer Laws in California are ever-changing. It is important that citizens remain informed about these changes. This article focuses on changes in the law that affect our children. Contributing to Underage Drinking California is clamping down on those who provide alcohol for minors. Per B&P C 25658, it is now a misdemeanor to buy alcohol for anyone who gives alcohol to a minor (the code previously made it illegal to purchase alcohol for a minor).
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18). Estate Planning – Considering a Second Marriage Late in Life By : Ronald Hudkins
Copyright 2006 Ronald Hudkins As the life expectancy of people in the United States increases, the reality of second and third marriages becomes more likely even for those who tend to marry for a long time if not until the death of their first spouse. Widows and widowers are increasingly likely to meet and decide that a second marriage is an excellent way to avoid spending their autumn years alone and that love is not the exclusive province of the young.
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19). Xbox Murder By : Market Junction
It happened on August 6, 2004. A gruesome murder. At approximately 1am, six individuals were stabbed and then beaten to their deaths. The murdered victims were Michelle Ann Nathan, 19; Erin Belanger, 22; Francisco Ayo-Roman, 30; Anthony Vega, 34; Roberto Gonzalez, 28 and Jonathan Gleason, 17. Most of the victims were asleep when the attack occurred.
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20). Personal Injury Compensation Claims By : Julian Hall
Not all accidents lead to legal proceedings, however if there are no serious injuries, you may be entitled to recover damages for property and other expenses from the third party. The likelihood of legal proceedings will usually rest on the quantum, or the amount of financial damage which has ensued from the accident.
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21). So you got a Speeding Ticket, So now what? By : Dick Web
Speeding tickets are no fun. If you are pulled over for speeding and issued a citation legally, you do not need a lawyer unless you were also driving recklessly and are also cited for reckless driving. Speeding tickets are fairly straight forward, for the most part. However, depending on how much over the speed limit you were driving and which state you live in, your vehicle could be impounded (typically 40 mph over the speed limit).
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22). Criminal background check By : Stanley Alpin
Background checks are a useful screening and selection tool for companies. Of the many types of background checks, criminal background checks are routinely carried out by employers to ensure that they are not courting a risk of physical and mental trauma. In fact, in several states in the U.S, criminal background checks are compulsory for prospects who apply for positions in places such as nursing homes, educational institutions, and adult care centers.
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23). Employment Law: Unfair Dismissal - Constructive Dismissal - 'Last Straw' By : Dr Rosanna Cooper
The case of Bell v The Spirit Group Ltd [2005] concerned a claim for unfair and constructive dismissal. The employment tribunal held that a series of acts, by the employer, cumulatively amounted to repudiation of the employee's contract of employment. The employee was a manager of a national chain of pubs and restaurants. He brought a complaint of unfair constructive dismissal against his employer in the employment tribunal on the grounds of failure to support him throughout a period of a year during his career.
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24). golf mental tip - get out of your own way! By : rob moore
Get out of your own way Developing a strong mental golf game involves identifying the chief problems that usually stump us, and then lea

25). Various Types of Wills By : James Hunt
Wills are legal documents that a person uses to declare how he or she wishes his property to be disposed of when he or she dies. In most cases wills are written...
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