The Conflict Of Beliefs

The conflict over Darwinism, coming at difficult phase in the transition from the old Weltanschauung, had unhappy effects both upon science and upon religion.

Use The Court of Public Opinion for Litigation Support

Winning or losing in the court of public opinion can be just as important as what happens in the halls of justice. Lawyers and their clients need to develop litigation media relations strategies as part of their overall litigation support weapons.

Supreme Court Decision United States vs Gonzalez Lopez

On June 26th 2006 the United States Supreme court issued a decision regarding a case in which a man, Cuahetmoc Gonzalez-Lopez hired a lawyer, but then was subsequently not allowed to meet with him.

Experts Agree: Divorce Proceeding Go Much Smoother When Mediation is Involved

While divorce is a trying time - both financially and emotionally - studies show that mediation leads to a much more satisfactory outcome for all parties involved.

What is Mesothelioma and How is it Caused

Mesothelioma is an extremely malignant and incurable cancer that infects the membrane that surrounds most of the internal organs.

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.

California Small Claims Court

Small claims court is a department that handles personal disputes, usually when someone owes you money but refuses to pay. Often however it is to collect remuneration for damages.

Getting the Right Answers to Your Legal Questions

Your life can suddenly become complicated if you encounter legal problems. You can seek help for your legal concerns from many different sources, but you need to be careful about the advice you receive. Some people turn to the Internet to find answers to legal questions. However, this can be a risky choice and you need to be careful choosing the sources of information you’ve acquired.

Glossary of Contract Law Terms

Following is a list of common terms in Contract Law.

When is a Contract Violated

Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions, the agreements that bind people to their word. So, what constitutes a violation of a contract?

Protecting Your Company's Privacy

Today more than any other time in history, protecting company privacy is essential. Unfortunately, the number of cases associated with identify theft have not only risen but also moved from personal to business.

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.

Is Your Legal Team On A Collision Course With GAAP?

It seems as though the accounting rules that just a few short years ago seemed to be carved in stone and generally accepted by almost all businesses, are now more like accounting questions that are subject to ongoing challenge, discussion and debate.

Legal Efficiency - When Less Becomes More

Let’s face it typically, attorney fees are not cheap. In addition to paying an hourly rate, some attorneys may charge per item, which would include such tasks as phone calls, written letters, meetings, car mileage, document filing, and other administrative tasks. For most individuals or corporations in need of legal services, price becomes a significant factor.

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.