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  • How to Avoid a Bad Lawyer

    Retaining an effective lawyer is really no different than any other type of shopping. Take your time. Do your research. Weigh your options. Ensure clear communication. Develop a comprehensive...

  • How to Find Sex Offender Listings in your Area

    Awareness goes a long way in protecting yourself and your family, which is why doing a search for sex offenders in your area is a wise move. Here’s how to search for sex offender records in your area.

  • What Is the HIPAA Law?

    HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a federal law which was introduced as a way of protecting patients' health information. It governs their...

  • How High Should Handicapped Toilets Be?

    A general look at the Americans With Disabilities Act and how it relates to toilet height.

  • Industrial Accident Investigation Procedures

    An industrial accident can cause extensive physical damage to the structure in which the accident occurred and injuries or death to the workers involved in the accident. The U.S. Occupational...

  • How to Patent a Food Product to Sell

    Securing the right for your business to sell an original food product without competition takes only one request at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S....

  • The History of Advance Directives

    Cases such as that of Terri Schiavo convinced many people that even healthy people should have advance directives, especially those that detail what treatments they desire if they become unable to...

  • How to Appeal a Long-Term Disability Decision

    If you have recently applied for disability through the Social Security Administration and have been denied, the U.S. government provides you with an appeals process. A denial does not...

  • How to Search Historical Court Records

    Court records are an important source of public information that can be useful for both individuals and businesses. Nowadays, pre-employment background checks are routinely performed as part of...

  • How to Change a Durable Power of Attorney

    A power of attorney is a document that authorizes someone to act on your behalf in particular contexts. This person, called the agent, has the terms of authority that are described in the power of...

  • How to Obtain Notary Public Certification

    A notary is a person of sound ethical standards registered with the state to perform certain legal functions, such as witnessing signatures and administering oaths. In some states, notaries...

  • What Happens If You Don't Come to a Default Court Date?

    Any date that the court assigns to you is considered your promise to show up in court. Missing a court date or "failure to appear" can have dire legal and financial consequences.

  • How to Find Out If Attorney Has Been Disbarred in Oklahoma

    Disbarment means that a lawyer's license to practice law is revoked, typically for unethical or illegal behavior. In Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Bar Association has the authority to disbar its lawyers...

  • Legal Definition of Impound

    Property can be impounded for several reasons, including vehicle violations and criminal investigations. "Impound" can also be used as a financial term. In general, if your property has been...

  • What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Claims?

    If you believe that you or a member of your family are a victim of medical malpractice, you need to make certain that a lawsuit is filed in a timely manner. The failure to file a malpractice...

  • Easy Way to File for a Patent

    Filing a patent for a new product or discovery could be just a click away. Online filing is a great fast way to file your patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • What Is a Health Care Power of Attorney?

    A health care power of attorney gives someone else the authority to make decisions for you about your medical treatment when you are unconscious or too sick to communicate your wishes.

  • How to Obtain a Notary Public

    Financial institutions require documents such as DBAs (doing business as) papers to be notarized before you can open a business account. Other legal documents that require notaries include...

  • Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Section 1550

    Laws and regulations providing the guidelines for the aircraft security operations of the Transportation Security Administration can be found in two places: Title 49, Subtitle VII of U.S Code and...

  • How to File an Expungement Form

    Expunging an old criminal record can bring tremendous relief. Usually, you cannot expunge a record that has more than one offense, but it's possible to expunge a single misdemeanor or even a...

  • How to Complain About Car Alarms to Police

    Because car alarms can be sensitive to minor contact or be subject to unprovoked signaling, you might find yourself unnecessarily disturbed by one of your neighbor's car alarms. Car alarms often...

  • What Is a Law Enforcement Psychological Exam?

    Law enforcement is one of the most important career fields in any society. Having the right men and women serving as law officers is critical to having a just and safe society. One important test...

  • How to Deal With Police Brutality

    Since a number of cases was covered by major media outlets in the last three decades, awareness of the problem of police abuse has risen. Few people would now ignore the possibility of police...

  • How to Find My SSN

    You want to apply for college or you're looking for your first job. There are many reasons why someone needs to find his own social security number. Not having the actual paper card doesn't mean...

  • What to Do If You've Just Been Served With Small Claims Papers?

    Being served papers for a small claims court can be alarming and confusing. Unfortunately, due to misunderstandings of the processes that must be followed once papers are served, many individuals...

  • What Are the Rules of HIPAA?

    HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was enacted in 1996. As a result, limits have been put in place when it comes to who can view an individual's medical records and...

  • Patent Questions

    Inventors apply for patents to protect their original ideas. To receive a patent you must submit a completed, official application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It is...

  • How to Find a Budget for a Police Department

    A police department budget refers to the amount of funds made available to cover police department costs within a specific city. A police department budget varies from one city to another...

  • How to Apply for a Disabled Parking Permit

    A disabled parking permit, also known as a handicap permit, is a tag that individuals with qualifying disabilities can apply for and display for special parking privileges. In the U.S., a disabled...

  • How to Apply for Disability

    The Social Security Administration, also known as the SSA, offers assistance to individuals who are disabled through a social welfare program in the U.S. Individuals with a qualifying disability...

  • How to Return to a Maiden Name After the Death of a Spouse

    While it is extremely easy for a woman to take her husband's name at marriage, since most states simply allow her to automatically change it for free if she wishes at that time, going back to a...

  • How to Cite a Website in a Legal Document

    Both "The Bluebook" and the "Citation Manual" of the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) establish guidelines for citing sources in legal documents. At present, no national authority...

  • How to Trace Wills

    According to the Quiz Law website, a will is "a document prepared by someone which states what they want to happen to their property when they die." Wills specify how the deceased's possessions...

  • Police Report Writing Tips in the UK

    A police report is an official document detailing circumstances surrounding an incident, such as a car accident or a crime, investigated by a police officer. Police reports are usually one of the...

  • Nature Conservation Act

    The Nature Conservation Act was enacted by the Parliament of Queensland, Australia in 1992 for the purpose of protecting its national parks, nature refuges and wildlife areas. The act mandates...

  • How Long Is an Order of Protection Valid in Arizona?

    Arizona allows for a person being harassed and in fear of their safety to obtain protective order. Protective orders are issued by a court and require that the harasser or abuser stay away from...

  • EPA Regulations for Above Ground Fuel Tanks

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates above ground fuel storage tanks. Poorly maintained tanks can leak fuel and contaminate soil and drinking water.

  • How to Qualify for SSI

    SSI, short for Supplemental Security income, is a U.S. social welfare program that provides money for the basic cost of living expenses for those who qualify. SSI is specifically aimed at...

  • How to Apply for SSI

    SSI, short for Supplemental Security Income, is a social welfare program in the U.S. that provides monthly income to qualifying individuals. SSI is controlled by the Social Security Administration...

  • How to Fight Bad Legal Representation

    If you are involved in a lawsuit, a criminal case or some other legal matter, you depend on the efforts and the expertise of your attorney. No matter your circumstances, having capable and...

  • How to Write a Hold Harmless Agreement

    A "hold harmless agreement" is a contract in which one party to the contract agrees to accept full responsibility for any legal or financial claims stemming from that party's actions and protects...

  • How to Get Insurance to Pay for a Flooded Basement

    Dealing with the aftermath of a flooded basement can be a frustrating and costly process. You may be wondering how to get your insurance to pay for the damage. The standard homeowner's insurance...

  • How to Find the Crime Rate in My Area

    Keeping ourselves and loved ones safe is a universal concern. People want to feel especially safe in their own homes and neighborhoods, or at least be aware of any potential threats. One way to...

  • About the Official Secrets Act

    The Official Secrets Act, which can refer to the laws of a half dozen nations, is designed to protect official information from disclosure. The most notable country to enact such a law is the...

  • How Do I Check the Status of a Police Report?

    To check a police report, call your local police department at their administrative phone number. Do not call 9-1-1. You can get the phone number from the phone book or by looking on the Internet....

  • Aeronautics Act

    Civil aviation in Canada is governed by the Aeronautics Act. The agency responsible for implementation of the Act is Transport Canada, which is done primarily through establishing standards and...

  • How to Schedule an Appeals Court Date

    An appeal is the process of asking a court to reverse or modify a previous judgment in a legal matter. The reasoning behind an appeal is that humans are prone to error, and even a small error...

  • How to File Mechanic Liens in New York

    Mechanic liens are allowed in New York State to be filed against an individual or a business for non payment of construction and materials costs. This lien gives the lien claimant rights to a real...

  • How to Return a Social Security Check Upon Death

    A Social Security check is issued by a program of the federal government. It's paid monthly to retired or disabled workers, or their dependents. Approximately 50 million Americans will receive...

  • Alabama Residential Eviction Procedures

    If you live in Alabama, your landlord can terminate your rental agreement for property damage, not following rules in the agreement, or nonpayment of rent. If you don't pay your rent, the landlord...

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