Legal Articles

Legal | By Jim Pretin @ Wednesday, 14th May 2008 @ 12:16 AM

Americans have begun buying their prescription drugs online from internet pharmacies based in Canada. If you've ever looked at some of these Canadian drug websites, you may have noticed that many of the drugs are 80% cheaper in Canada then they are in the United States, which begs several questions. Firstly, Canadians pay fantastically less for the same medicines than Americans because the Canadian government stipulates a price ceiling at which they allow drug manufacturers to sell t... more...

Legal | By Art Gib @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 7:16 PM

There are a variety of different methods that states use to punish convicted DUI offenders while preventing DUI recidivism -- that is, getting drunk and driving again. Commonly, after the first offense, the driver's license is suspended from the onset, with stiff fines and possibly some community service landing the offender on trash detail off of I-90 in a day-glow monkey suit. Commonly, a first-time offender may still find a harsh penalty. They can definitely find themselves with ... more...

Legal | By Craig Torey @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 1:29 PM

There are many reasons why people get divorced. Of course, if there is physical abuse or mental abuse that makes it unsafe to continue the relationship, that trumps weighing the following factors on deciding whether to get divorced. For the other married couples, particularly with children, you may have these feelings and thoughts as you contemplate divorce: You are not happy with your life. You sometimes don't want to get out of bed or come home from work. You and your spou... more...

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 11:22 AM

California bail bonds work in quite the same fashion as bail bonds from the other 49 states, except for whatever particular laws and customs the state has issued. These laws and governing guidelines are taken from the different agencies that help govern a bail bond system. The bail bond agents work to help get people out of jail and back on their feet. It is non-biased help that is based on transaction fees alone instead of credit rating and is designed to help clear the jails for violen... more...

Legal | By Craig Torey @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 7:46 PM

One of the most forgotten realities for people who travel abroad on vacation is that they do not realize their United States Constitutional rights do not exist anymore. The right to counsel, unreasonable search and seizures, and self incrimination are not carried with you in your luggage. The laws of that country and the local laws of that jurisdiction rudely fall upon the U.S. citizen when least expected. For example, some countries will not let you leave their country with your childre... more...

Legal | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 5:50 PM

Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal throughout the U.S., even if the laws and punishments for driving under the influence vary a little from state to state. Consequences of DUI No matter where you live, the consequences for this crime are inconvenient at best and serious at worst. You could have your license suspended, be slapped with some heavy fines or even spend some time in jail. These consequences can make something as vital as getting to work a challenging task. more...

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...