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Criminal Law legislation in Australia - - David Coleman
The criminal law of the Commonwealth of Australia and the states and territories is based on common law principles which go back many centuries. There are three common law jurisdictions in Australia. The criminal law in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia is based on legislation which... Submitted 1 year 61 days ago.

Expand Your Business - Company Incorporation in Cyprus - - Michael Korelis
Cyprus imposes the second lowest tax rate for individuals and the lowest taxes on corporate profits among the euro area countries, according to data published by Eurostat. The maximum tax rate for individuals in Cyprus is 30%, while the average in the eurozone is 42.4% and 37.5% in the EU.... Submitted 1 year 63 days ago.

Retaliating Against Vandals? - Don't Get Sued - - Jane Hercules
Mailboxes are usually attacked during the night when bored kids gather for sport and drinking. What can be done? Do owners have to stay up all night lying in wait? Some victims of mailbox vandalism have resorted to actions which may cause more problems than the replacing of a mailbox.... Submitted 1 year 68 days ago.

Can I Be an Expert Witness? - - Judd Robbins
Yes, if you are already an expert in something. Litigation in the United States is widespread, and crimes themselves span a host of disciplines. Expert witnesses and consultants, and especially those with skills in the legal arena, are always in demand. A fee of $300 to $400 an hour is... Submitted 1 year 106 days ago.

US Entry Waivers and Strange Border Security Practices - - Drew Williams
As with any other country, the United States has a process in place to secure its border against unsavoury characters attempting to gain entry. Its border with Canada, officially known as the International Boundary, is the longest shared border between any two countries on Earth, so it would seem... Submitted 1 year 118 days ago.

The Differences Between US/Canadian Pardon Systems - - Drew Williams
The American media has almost absurd levels of influence. This is plainly seen in instances of entire countries switching their emergency telephone numbers to 911 because so many people kept dialling them (due of course to their exposure to American-made television and film). This particular... Submitted 1 year 130 days ago.

Foreclosure Revolution Starts NOW! - - Susan Chana Lask Esq
On August 17, 2010, attorney Susan Chana Lask filed a Federal Class Action Complaint on behalf of tens of thousands of New York State homeowners who lost their homes to an alleged foreclosure fraud orchestrated for years by a New York "foreclosure mill" attorney and major mortgage companies. The... Submitted 1 year 175 days ago.

Yes, No or I’ll Think About It - Bill Eddy
But you don't have to join in. Instead, you can use two simple steps that seem to help, no matter what setting you are in. If you think you are going to be dealing with an HCP, avoid getting hooked and feeding the conflict by reminding yourself of these two steps before you start talking. And if... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.

Responding to Hostile Mail (B.I.F.F.) - Bill Eddy
Hostile mail especially email has become much more common over the past decade. Most of this mail is just "venting," and has little real significance. However, when people are involved in a formal conflict (a divorce, a workplace grievance, a homeowners' association complaint, etc.) there may be... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.

Narcissism and Leadership - Bill Eddy
With the new administration in Washington , D.C. , the issue of leadership styles has gotten a lot of attention. Barack Obama has been treated as a heroic figure, who lead an impeccable campaign. There are high expectations for his ideas of leadership in Washington . "Change," "Bipartisanship,"... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.

Bullies At Work - Bill Eddy
Workplace bullying is a growing international problem. It is more than a one-time incident. It is a pattern of behavior between a bully and another worker which can demoralize, isolate and trigger illness in the target of the bully. What is bullying? Who does it? Is it increasing? What can you do... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.

Beware of High Conflict Politicians - Bill Eddy
As the election season heats up, politician behavior becomes a major concern. Over the past 15 years, I have been an attorney and mediator (with a background as a therapist) dealing with "high conflict" disputes, such as divorces, workplace conflicts, neighbor disputes, business partnership... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.

Patent Protection for Business Methods Left in Murky Waters after Supreme Court’s June Decision - - Phillip Vales
The nation’s top court has issued its long anticipated opinion rejecting the patentability of the controversial Bilski case. The decision is both surprising for what it does and for what it does not do. The Justices did not offer a clear interpretation as to what constitutes patentable subject... Submitted 1 year 200 days ago.

Why does Arson occur? Is there more to meet the eye when it comes to Arson Investigation? - Gerwyn Holmes
There are various reasons why Arson attacks take place in communities worldwide and Forensic Scientists are being called in to analyse Arson Crime Scene on a regular basis to provide expert witness reports on just why an Arson has taken place. Our trained team of forensic arson... Submitted 1 year 255 days ago.

Criminal Defendants on Trial: Conducting Discovery - - Ira Still, Esq.
Years ago, American courts generally allowed little or no discovery to be given to persons charged with a crime. Today that has changed. The federal court and all of the states now have rules that permit completely open discovery. This is one of the due process rights that makes stand out as a... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

The Most Dangerous Inmates in the United States - Carolyn Tytler
They have been convicted of committing evil deeds. They have been captured and confined for the good of society. Thanks to the skill and bravery of court officials and law enforcement officers, they will never again pose a danger to innocent people and families. These are five of the worst... Submitted 1 year 282 days ago.

Professional Football Athletes in Virginia Can Almost Always File a Workers Comp Claim in California - - jervalaw
Virginia professional football players can always file Workers' Compensation Claims in California for a unique reason: California has a unique workers' compensation law. It allows professional athletes to file workers' compensation claims in California as long as they can show they played... Submitted 1 year 284 days ago.

88 Impairments Now Get Immediate Social Security Disability Approval - jervalaw
Many people are frustrated because applying for Social Security Disability can take so long. In an effort to streamline the process there has been an effort to identify certain types of cancer and other conditions that would allow a finding of "immediate disability" approval. In this ongoing... Submitted 1 year 284 days ago.

Transmutation and Commingling Seperate Property to Marital Property - RI Divorce Law - - David Slepkow
Can property, which was originally non-marital separate property, be converted to marital property? Yes. The Rhode Island divorce case of Quinn v Quinn is the seminal RI case pertaining to doctrine of transmutation. The doctrine of transmutation can change the character of non marital property... Submitted 1 year 306 days ago.

RI Divorce Law Article: What is Marital Property and what is Exempt from Equitable Distribution? - - David Slepkow
What property and assets constitute Marital Property subject to equitable distribution in RI? All property acquired during the course of the Marriage by either party constitutes Marital property subject to equitable distribution with certain exempt property set forth below. Gifts given... Submitted 1 year 306 days ago.

Social Security Disability Claims Based on Fibromyalgia - - Jonathan C. Ginsberg
Introduction to Fibromyalgia and SSDI Claims When considering the symptoms of fibromyalgia in relation to the number of Americans who suffer from the disease, it is concerning how many Americans are in so much pain. Roughly three to six million Americans, which equates to about 1 in 50... Submitted 1 year 329 days ago.

Criminal Defendants On Trial: Raising Major Defenses - - Ira Still, Esq.
Defenses to the charges are always an appropriate area to explore and raise early on in the litigation process. Some of them will require special documents to be filed and witnesses to be listed in a timely fashion or they will be deemed waived by the Court. The defenses listed below are general... Submitted 1 year 342 days ago.

Should You Worry About Genetic Discrimination? - - Dr Mai Brooks
Sometimes, doctors may recommend to a patient to test for a specific gene for a particular disease that seems to be prevalent in that patient's family. For example, in hereditary breast cancer, two genes are commonly tested for breast cancer risk assessment. They are two tumor suppressor genes... Submitted 2 years 28 days ago.

Who is entitled to the IRS Child Dependency Exemption: Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer Article - David Slepkow
Pursuant to Rhode Island Law, who is entitled to claim the minor child or children as Dependency Exemptions for Federal Tax Purposes? If there is no indication in a Divorce Final Judgment or Decision Pending Final Judgment or Property Settlement agreement as to who is entitled to claim the... Submitted 2 years 60 days ago.

Prison Death Case and the Eighth Amendment - - Charlie Prenicolas
On August 1, 2004, Micah Burrell died of asthma attack due to deliberate negligence of prison authorities to have him rescued from death. This case of prison death took place in Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit. Burrel was alone inside his segregated cell without inhaler.... Submitted 2 years 93 days ago.