Legal Articles

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 9:40 PM

Bail enforcement seems to be a booming business for reality television shows. Who can blame the producers? There is excitement, drama and a touch of possible violence that all comes together in one attractive package. However, the bail bond business is not as glamorous as the television shows make them appear. A good majority of clients actually do not skip out on their bail. Perhaps before you make up your mind on such shows as "Dog the Bounty Hunter," you may want to get some i... more...

Legal | By Art Gib @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 12:20 PM

Idaho's northern "panhandle" region is an area that is well-known to wealthy retirees who are looking for a peaceful land to get away from it all and enjoy their retirement years, away from the busy world that they spent the last 40 years being a part of. Whether you are looking to just buy a nice piece of quiet land to build a home and live on or are a real estate investor looking to make some money on the growing demand for North Idaho land, it's recommended that you u... more...

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 4:17 AM

Imagine having a job where you are always on call. The pay varies depending on how much work you produce and there is a certain element of danger to your role. If you can imagine that job, then you know what bail bondsmen go through each day. Bail bond agents never know what their day is going to be like. They may get ten calls to bail someone out of jail or they may not receive any. Early in the morning, late at night or while eating dinner with the family, their job takes a huge amount... more...

Legal | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 3:10 AM

Reporting requirements and accounting policies are decided by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Revenue Code and the Accounts Act. The accounting standards in Thailand are issued by the Institute of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Thailand. These standards have usually been manufactured from International Accounting Standards (IAS), or from generally recognized accounting standards (GAAP) prevalent in the United States. There are mainly two taxes that have a direct impact on... more...

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 23rd April 2008 @ 11:46 PM

Prisons and jails will always be needed until humanity reaches the point where no crimes are committed. Prepare yourself for disappointment, because that is not going to be anytime in the near future. People are arrested for everything from domestic disputes to violent crimes. The bail bondsman is there to help those people get out of jail and have the opportunity to continue to lead their lives while awaiting trial. Once you know the process of using a bail bond agency or bail bond agen... more...

Legal | By Mark Warner @ Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 @ 2:04 AM

A development agreement is an understanding reached by two or individuals or parties about their respective rights and obligations in relation to a certain thing or a specific subject. The development on which these two parties are reaching agreement can fall into a number of categories. In terms of real estate, the development agreement could pertain to land improvement, construction involving land, or buildings. In the technological fields, it could pertain to new product development... more...

Legal | By Art Gib @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 9:54 PM

There's a saying among businesses and employees that goes something like, "You're not getting paid to believe in your dreams, so get to work!" As a general rule, the number one item any employer is concerned with is your ability to help them make more money. Were it not for federal and state laws, many employers would take full advantage of their power to hire, fire, or pay a salary based solely on an individual's contribution to the bottom line. Fortunately for all... more...

Legal | By Mark Warner @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 11:21 AM

An extension agreement allots additional time to an existing legal contract. This agreement is reached between two or more parties regarding the extension of the existing contract. There are various forms that may also be used to extend the performance time under an existing legal contract. Extension agreements can be used to allow extra time to make a payment, continue a lease, or file a legal document. The agreement is an understanding between both parties regarding the existing cont... more...

Legal | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 12:51 AM

Many areas of the country have low income residents that need to be educated on the type of legal services that are available to them. There have been many neighborhoods that have been equipped with residential legal services offices that serve a primary purpose of educating residents on all areas of law that are germane to the State in which they reside. Some of the helpful things that residents can learn are provided at no charge and any actual legal services are provided at a very nomi... more...

Legal | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 3:29 PM

People who work as telemarketers are not universally loved by all. The reason that some many in the public dislike telemarketers is that the calls tend to interrupt them at especially inappropriate moments, such as when it is time for dinner or when a parent is spending time with a child. It is estimated that residents in Western countries receive about 16 billion sales calls each year, although the number varies by state and country. In some locations, legislation to stop these calls has... more...

Legal | By Rochelle van der Merwe @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 8:16 AM

Immigration can be the answer to curbing Australian state, Victoria's rise in housing prices because of labour shortages in commercial and residential The Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBA) believes that to keep pace with the industry's growth, the state needs 40,000 more skilled workers within the next five years. Because of an acute lack of skilled workers, Victoria's construction activity is being threatened, and, according to a survey of commercial b... more...

Legal | By Amy Nutt @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 8:51 PM

Seeking a personal injury lawyer is a very important decision when you feel that you deserve compensation as the result of an injury that is of no fault of your own. Once the initial shock of the injury is over, it is time to figure out what the next move needs to be. You certainly don't want to stand idly by while the person responsible for your injury gets away with it. So there are some questions that you may want to ask yourself before hiring a personal injury attorney: - ... more...

Legal | By Alan Haburchak @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 8:07 AM

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. An employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee if it w... more...

Legal | By Mark Warner @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 5:01 AM

A member is any individual who belongs to an association, organization, company, corporation, partnership, or firm. In a membership agreement, an understanding is reached between members and the group to which they want to belong regarding the terms of their membership. This is a legal agreement between the member and the group, and it is typically created in a couple of different contexts - by members of a limited liability corporation (LLC), or for more commonly used consumer-oriented member... more...

Legal | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 4:29 AM

The compensation system in America, as well as most civilized nations, has a system designed to protect businesses and their employee counterparts. Although there are always codes and laws to safeguard the work staff, accidents and thoughtless actions in the work environment do indeed result in legitimate compensation insurance claims. This article will touch on some points, from an injured person's point of view, how to go about finding information and legal representation. Scenario... more...

Legal | By Alan Haburchak @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 2:40 PM

Premises liability law involves legal responsibility ("liability") of a land or property owner in injuries or other damages suffered by persons present on the premises. This article lays out common terms and legal definitions that may apply to your potential premises lawsuit. Was the Plaintiff an Invitee, Licensee or Trespasser? Premises law is predicated on the litigant's presence on the premises in question. This litigant is called the "plaintiff" in legal te... more...

Legal | By Alan Haburchak @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:50 AM

Last year, the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) became law. The primary purposes of the Act was to assure fair and prompt recoveries of legitimate claims, to establish more liberal procedural requirements and to set forth new standards for class action settlements. In general, the class action rule is in effect to improve the legal system's effectiveness by permitting large groups of people with similar claims to join together into a single lawsuit. These large groups can be... more...

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 1:30 PM

All the obvious technological marvels aside, one of the greatest inventions for some individuals has been a bail bond. It is hard to imagine but once upon a time these did not exist. If you were arrested, then you sat in jail until the judge sentenced you. Bail bonds are for the benefit of the people that have been arrested but cannot afford to sit in jail until the trial occurs. Bail bond agents work on a pretty simple premise. A bail bond is a guarantee that you will show up to ... more...

Legal | By Rochelle van der Merwe @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 11:12 AM

Immigration is vital to Australia's economy and now accounts for more than half the country's population growth, said a recent report. The report, called, "The Population Flows - Immigration Aspects", and which has been released by the immigration Department has confirmed that record numbers - 50,000 to be exact - of skilled workers migrating to Australia have helped make immigration account for more than half of the country's latest population growth. About 50,000... more...

Legal | By Mike Shery @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 9:53 PM

Like many attorneys, you may have considered having a psychologist evaluate your clients who have been criminally charged for the first time. Usually, these cases involve sex crimes perpetrated on minors, although the concept of psychological mitigation can apply to a wide variety of offenses. In a recent case, a married man with a predisposition for internet-related sex was trapped in a sting by a police officer, posing as an underage girl. After he was arrested, he faced the similar typ... more...