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Legal » National, State, Local | By Aydan Corkern @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 10:34 PM

You can use the Fifth Amendment for lots of thing. It can be used in court, and if you don't want to get in trouble with your friends or you don't want to be in the middle of something. The Fifth Amendment is your right to not say anything and to remain silent. If you have read this amendment then you will know what it says. It says, "No one shall be held to answer for capital", meaning you have the right not to say anything at all if you don't want to. That is just one of... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Jeremy Ranson @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 7:12 PM

As the number of cars is increasing on the roads, so is the number of car accidents. There are more and more people who are driving an hour or two to get to their office and back home, tourists who are visiting other states for holiday and late night drunk drivers who are on they way back from their bar. There are plenty of dangers on the road and a lack of responsibility from drivers. This is the biggest cause of car accidents on the road. The cars themselves have become a burning icon o... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008 @ 7:19 PM

A personal injury attorney can handle many different types of cases where someone has been injured or even killed. Some of them work with several different kinds of injuries while others focus on a specific injury. To find a lawyer that best meets your needs and will be able to handle your case, look for a lawyer knowledgeable about your particular area of tort law. Here are just four types of legal experts you may need: Product Liability Lawyer Laws, rules, and regulations are set in... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Gregory Smyth @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 1:05 PM

Escrow has long been a facet of business transactions, especially those that have high value or high risk. Escrow services are engaged when a neutral third party is used to hold cash or property, pending the fulfilment of contractual obligations by the receiving party. This removes the risk of a party either taking payment, but not providing a service or goods, or the risk of a provider not being paid for their service. Thai law companies are now advocating that many types of transactions, not o... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Matt Chang @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 7:52 AM

For many naturalized United States citizens, that citizenship is taken for granted. This is not the case for people that are striving to become citizens of the United States. For those that are looking to become citizens, here are five things you can consider to help in your quest to become a naturalized citizen. The first way to become a US citizen if you are an immigrant is to become the spouse of a US citizen. There is a visa process that is involved, but in general, an American cit... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Martin Brinkmann @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 8:17 PM

Anytime a person is named as a defendant in a lawsuit, civil or criminal, they will need the services of a defense lawyer during the life of the case. While it is possible for people to represent themselves, often this choice is unwise due to lack of knowledge and expertise regarding the law and court proceedings. There are two types of defense lawyers: public and private. A public defense lawyer, appointed by a court, represents defendants who do not have the financial means to pay for ... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Martin Brinkmann @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 1:05 PM

Whether you want to prosecute or defend yourself, finding a criminal attorney in LA can be a daunting task especially if you don't have or know someone having, links with an attorney. Most people find attorneys with references or suggestions from others. An attorney that clicked for others might or might not be the one to defend or prosecute on your behalf. In any case you can be your own best judge when it comes to finding a criminal attorney in L.A. A few simple points can help you... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Solomon Neuhardt @ Wednesday, 17th September 2008 @ 2:16 PM

Disorders relating to whiplash or whiplash injuries can be referred to as a series of injuries that are caused to the neck by its sudden distortion. The association of whiplash can be traced to accidents relating to motor vehicles, also when a vehicle gets hit in its rear area. This injury can, however be sustained in several other ways, inclusive of falls from horses or bicycles or head banging. Cause The precise mechanism of injury causing whiplash injuries has still been unknow... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Matt Chang @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 9:01 AM

Immigration to the United States is great, but the question of staying in the country comes up and that can be a bear to figure out. Immigration laws, are complex and are not easily understood. Most times, only a trained immigration attorney will be able to help. Many people misrepresent themselves, so make sure your search for an immigration attorney is thorough. Make sure your lawyer can solve your problem. You are not a number, and your concerns and fears are important in dealing wi... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Gregory Smyth @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 1:08 AM

It is often said that income tax returns are more imaginative than best selling novels. The truth, in both types of documents, is stretched, spun, colored and twisted to make things appear almost unrecognizable. However, new Thailand laws have been developed by the Revenue Department to ensure that capital losses, an area of tax returns rife for unethical deductions, are now fairer. Business legal services in Thailand are also trying to comprehend the effects on their clients. The Revenu... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Karl Hopkins @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 9:03 AM

From Oct 2008 buy to let investors offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property. The certificates (EPCs) are going to have to be provided freely, either when (or before) any written information about the property is provided to prospective tenants or a viewing is carried out. They won't have to be provided if the landlord believes the prospective tenant is not likely to have available funds... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Gregory Smyth @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 2:04 AM

On the 23rd of August, a new Thai law came into effect, known as the Consumer Case Procedures Act. Prior to this Act's inception, it had been logistically and legally difficult for consumers top make complaints against corporations, with travel, court costs and time creating significant difficulties for consumers. This new law makes provisions for the location of court cases and who is responsible for paying court costs, as well as the handling of repeat complaints against companies. more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Sean Redfearn @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 10:35 PM

Myself and my (now) ex wife, found it rather easy to divorce, and this was mainly due to the methodology we used. It's a simple strategy and it's something that is guaranteed to save you money. Here it is, your pathway to a cheap divorce, in easy to follow steps - First we both decided that lawyers would not be called until a mutually agreed time, or if things got a little out of hand, and we couldn't remain civil while we went through our plan. Next we both ... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Sean Redfearn @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 10:32 PM

If you're facing the break up of a marriage, then it's always difficult but many couples worry about the financial ramifications of such a decision. The good news is a cheap divorce is possible in many situations. I've experienced one myself and can testify that even though it was emotionally difficult it was the easiest financial decision I've ever made. Because our relationship was not encumbered by children, we were in a good shape to complete a cheap divorce. Not e... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Sean Redfearn @ Friday, 15th August 2008 @ 10:51 PM

Cheap Divorce can be a tricky affair, so here are a few tips to help you through. Divorce lawyers are the obvious option when instigating divorce proceedings. It's always best to seek qualified legal counsel, but it's not wholly necessary for the entire process. The Yellow Pages, and the Internet are great for finding cheap divorce lawyers, but a lot of people are happy relying on word of mouth. It sounds a little old fashioned, but it still works, however dated. A... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 9:42 PM

Being a lawyer can be quite the rewarding career, but it is a career that can vary in degree and scope based on where you are located. Let's just say that being a lawyer is going to be a bit different in Toronto than being a lawyer in a small town with about 15,000 residents. There is a bit more responsibility involved and that responsibility has been increasing in recent years. Much of it has to do with the fact that people are no longer afraid to sue when something happens to them. more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Scott Miscall @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 3:23 PM

The Immigration and Nationalization Act provides classification of non-immigrant visa fiancee visa (K-1 visa) for a foreign citizen to travel to the United States for the purpose of marrying the American citizen who presented a petition to the immigration authorities. The marriage must occur within ninety days of their admission to the United States for the K1 fiancee visa to be valid. Once the marriage has been performed, the foreign partner must apply to the Department of Homeland Secu... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Scott Miscall @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 3:20 PM

The purpose of the K1 visa or fiancee visa, as it is often known, is to allow the male/ female fiancee of an American citizen to enter the U.S. for a period of 90 days so that they can marry the American citizen. This in itself is not permission to stay indefinitely as it is only valid for three months. The marriage must occur during the 90 day period. After marriage they will need to make a separate application to the Department of Homeland Security to have their status adjusted to perma... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Deniz Kumral @ Sunday, 10th August 2008 @ 9:57 AM

For most people, travel to the United States is the elusive American dream. Every year, thousands of foreigners flock to the U.S. to view the many sights and experience the numerous sounds America can offer. The various landmarks and exciting activities available in the United States make it a very attractive place for vacation and sightseeing. Although there are a lot of interesting places to see and experience, travel to the U.S. is not as easy as traveling to Asia or Europe. If you'r... more...

Legal » National, State, Local | By Gregory Smyth @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 2:43 AM

State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), a Chinese government agency, recently published internal implementing rules about the foreign exchange registrations. Registration with SAFE is necessary for any resident or PRC citizen that attains equity in an offshore SPV (special purpose vehicle) for the purpose of attracting overseas financing for an onshore or domestic company. SAFE offers comprehensive guidelines of the complex registration requirements for the various stages of spec... more...