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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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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).

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...