By / Published on December 15th, 2007 / Legal
WASHINGTON - Scott J. Bloch, Special Counsel of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) today announced he is conducting a review of many aspects of the agency, including personnel, [..]
By / Published on December 14th, 2007 / Legal
NEW YORK–In the first challenge of its kind, the American Civil Liberties Union today asked a federal court in Massachusetts to rule that a computer researcher has First Amendment and “fair [..]
By / Published on December 13th, 2007 / Legal
The Open Source Development Lab (OSDL), a global consortium of leading technology companies dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux, today released a Q&A paper written by noted [..]
By / Published on December 12th, 2007 / Legal
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- The operator of home improvement guru Bob Vila's website today became the nation's first target of the new federal anti-spam law, according to attorney John L. Fallat. [..]
By Phil Wiley / Published on December 11th, 2007 / Legal
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?
It’s important to be well aware that the [..]
(NC)—For some people who flee their country, rejection of their refugee claim will mean they are sent home to be arbitrarily imprisoned, tortured or killed.
Sadly, there is a growing [..]
(NC)—December 10th is International Human Rights Day, a time when people all over the world take action in their own communities for human rights.
Letter-writing to governments and [..]
(NC)—At first glance, international human rights work seems like a difficult undertaking, full of faraway places and complex legalities; certainly no place for children. However, time and again [..]
(NC)—The past century witnessed the violent deaths of millions of people around the globe. In the past decade alone the world witnessed genocide in Rwanda, ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and [..]
(NC)—Inspired by an event launched last year by Amnesty International Poland, this year on December 10th, human rights supporters in Canada will take part in the Write-A-Thon for Rights.
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Importance of Professional Liability and Malpractice InsuranceOne of the most important employment benefits is good malpractice and professional liability insurance. Every medical assistant [..]
A Chicago based computer user/writer, harmed by Adware, looks to stop Internet Adware programs from being able to hijack browser screens. His computer, damaged [..]
By Terry Dillon / Published on December 4th, 2007 / Legal
In 1997, I pushed hard to establish a toll-free nationwide telephone number for reporting child pornography (over the internet). The reason it was not established was, "Customs' mandate is to [..]
By Matthew Samp / Published on December 3th, 2007 / Legal
Many website design firms have courted the legal market to create website for law firms. The problem is, most designers don’t understand the unique needs of a lawyer, how the firms operate and [..]
By Meggi Zhao / Published on December 2th, 2007 / Legal
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In late June of 2003, I received an e-mail from Daniel Harris, who introduced himself as maritime lawyer from Seattle. He had found me through the internet and was asking me [..]
By Jeffrey Broobin / Published on December 1th, 2007 / Legal
Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you [..]
By Jeffrey Broobin / Published on November 30th, 2007 / Legal
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to dictate who you would like to make decisions on your behalf. While there are many useful purposes for a power of attorney, they are [..]
By Jeffrey Broobin / Published on November 29th, 2007 / Legal
A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of [..]
By Jeffrey Broobin / Published on November 28th, 2007 / Legal
Some time ago, Congress made certain changes to the estate taxes. As a result of the changes, effective January, 2004, the tax free amount increased to $1,500,000. (Back in 1997 it was [..]
If you have been injured or become ill and are no longer able to work, you have certain Social Security Disability Benefits. Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social [..]
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