Civil Unions
Civil Unions are legal contracts brought about by a voluntaryRead More
2 responsesReceipt Of A Subpoena
A subpoena, by definition, is an order by a government agency for an individual or organization to either testify in the court of law, or provide physical evidence before an ordering court. In not complying with such an order, one may face penalty or punishment of law.
4 responsesTorts and Negligence
Tort law, defined in common law legal systems, “is a body of law that addresses and provides remedies for civil wrongdoings not arising out of contractual obligations. Torts are intentional, negligent, or strict liability.”
12 responsesProtecting Your Trademark
By definition, a trademark is “a distinctive sign or indicatorRead More
23 responsesDefining Copyright
Copyright can seem complicated and yet is so important to understand so that one doesn’t infringe on another’s rights.
Defining Copyright
Copyright can seem complicated and yet is so important to understand so that one doesn’t infringe on another’s rights.
10 responsesWhat is Reasonable Suspicion?
To be searched, one knows that the officer must have reasonable suspicion. It is part of our rights as American citizens. But what does reasonable suspicion mean exactly and how did the term come about?
43 responsesDefining A Legal Deposition
Depositions are a pre-trial discovery device by which one party (through his or her attorney) asks oral questions of the other party or of a witness for the other party.
What Are Civil Rights
The term ‘civil rights’ is frequently heard but few understand the complexity of its definition or its history.
Why People Choose Mediation
Mediation, often used in respects to the law, is defined as an activity in which a neutral third party, the mediator, guides and regulates structured discussion to facilitate reaching consensus on a disputed issue.