Paralegals: Don't Burn Bridges

You get to leave your old job. You know, the one with the boss you can't stand. The really mean one. The one you'd love to give a piece of your mind. Matter of fact, you think you'll do just that before you leave.

DUI Lawyers in California

Getting a DUI or drunk driving related offense in the state of California has some unique consequences to it. This article describes what a California DUI lawyer can do for you as you face your drunk driving charge.

DUI Attorney, How To Pick The Best

DUI lawyers are not all the same. Some DUI defenders will provide a solid strategic DUI defense employing all known ways to protect you while others will simply take your money and walk you through the system. This article shows you how to select the very best DUI attorney.

Birth Injury Attorneys

Has your baby suffered from any kind of injury during delivery? If so, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek damages for the injuries sustained by your baby. If your baby has gone through complications in the process of his delivery, he could suffer some serious health problems. These problems are collectively called birth trauma or birth injuries.

If You Cannot Afford An Attorney

Often, people who most need attorneys are the ones who cannot afford them. Fortunately there are some options available to you if you find yourself in this situation.

Drunk Driving Accidents, Fatal Car Crashes & Accident Liability

DUI is an acronym that stands for ‘Driving Under the Influence’. A person is guilty of a DUI if they decide to operate a motor vehicle after the consumption of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substances.

Glossary of Contract Law Terms

Following is a list of common terms in Contract Law.

Getting Your Money's Worth

Securing outside counsel is crucial to any business regardless of the industry or size. However, more than 60% of legal departments within businesses gave serious thought to firing outside legal support in 2001. The number one reason for this consideration was a problem with communication and response.

Employee Benefits - Right Or Privilege

Over the years, one of the most important factors candidates cited in searching for employment was benefits. Surprisingly this was second to salary. Considering the high cost of healthcare and prescriptions, benefits have played a vital role in the way people look for jobs.

Where We Stand With Sarbox

When Enron and WorldCom collapsed under the weight of questionable accounting practices, shareholders, investors and employees spent many a sleepless night wondering if they'd ever see their money again. It is these same shareholders, investors and employees that lawmakers were looking to protect when they passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002.

Have You Outgrown Your Legal Counsel

How can you tell when you’ve outgrown your legal counsel? The following questions may help you decide if you need to make changes on your legal team.

Media Law – Privacy – Elton John – Failed Injunction

A bid by Sir Elton John to prevent the Daily Mail publishing a photograph of him walking with his driver from his car to his London home was rejected by the High Court. If Sir Elton had been successful in obtaining this injunction, it would have completely revolutionised British newspaper and magazine practice.

How to File Your Application for Social Security Disability Benefits

If you are unable to work because of a serious medical or mental health condition, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Filing your claim is a simple and fast process.

E-Discovery Emergence in Civil Litigation

The law, as a means of administering dispute resolution and criminal accountability, must be able to adapt to revolutions of industry or technology. We are currently in the beginning years of a technological revolution that will only grow and continue to change the way humans live their lives.

Lawyers Are The Most Laughed Off Professionals

I used to be a lawyer, but now I am a reformed character. - Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) Pun apart, dictionary says a lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law; conduct lawsuits or give legal advice. The famed legal encyclopedia ‘Thomas Gales’ goes further in describing a lawyer as “Any qualified person who prosecutes or defends causes in courts of record or other judicial tribunals”.