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How to Identify S Corporation Traps

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For many businesses, filing taxes as an S corporation, or S-corp, is a good way to lower their tax burden and distribute the costs of doing business. Each shareholder is taxed according to the amount of his or her share, thus relieving the ... more »

How to Investigate Suspected Cock Fighting

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The practice of breeding chickens for competitive fights is considered immoral by most people and illegal by most governments. Governmental agencies and non-profit groups have been set up to combat the problem, but to do their jobs, they rely on ... more »

How to Know Military Leave Laws

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There are several federal laws that provide job security and other benefits to employees who take leave to serve in the military. You need to know how these rights apply to you and how to enforce them when you finish your tour of duty... more »

How to Legally Lay Off Employees

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Due to federal antidiscrimination laws, you must know whether laying off an employee violates any legal standards. This knowledge will also protect you in case a disgruntled former employee takes you to court. Follow these steps to learn more... more »

How to Legally Own a Pet Sugar Glider

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Sugar gliders are small marsupials native to parts of Australia and New Guinea. They are known for their ability to fly, or glide, from tree to tree. While sugar gliders have become popular exotic pets in the United States, they are illegal to ... more »

How to Meet the Military Rules of Evidence

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The Military Rules of Evidence outline what can and cannot be used in a court martial proceeding. There is some overlap with the Federal Rules that are used in civilian courts, but you must meet a few special requirements when defending or ... more »

How to Prepare for Your Restraining Order Hearing

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Presenting your evidence in an effective manner and making a good appearance in court are necessary when filing a restraining order against an individual who may be harassing or abusing you. Prepare in advance for your hearing to ensure that your ... more »

How to Protect Your Health Information Under Privacy Laws

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The privacy of your personal health information is protected under HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This federal law grants individuals certain rights pertaining to health information and regulates who can share and ... more »

How to Prove Slander

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Slander is spoken defamation, an expression of printed words and statements that damage a person's community standing and integrity by attacking the individual's character or professional abilities, whereas libel is printed. In many states, ... more »

How to Report a Business You Suspect Is Committing Tax Fraud

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If you suspect a business is committing tax fraud, you should report it. Follow these steps... more »

How to Report Credit Card Fraud

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Credit card fraud is the worst nightmare of many people whose financial well-being depends upon a good credit history. In order to protect yourself from possible permanent financial damage, you must know what steps to take in order to properly ... more »

How to Sign Up for Community Service After a DUI

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Community service as partial retribution for committing a crime has long been used in most states in the U.S. since the early part of the 20th century. In the case of a DUI, performing a certain number of hours of community service may sometimes ... more »

How to Spot a Fake ID

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Today's fake ID is much harder to detect than in years past, thanks to technological advances. There are sites online where people can purchase a real-looking driver's license and there are many tech-savvy people who recreate the state license. ... more »

How to start a CIVIL CASE

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How to file a Civil Court Case.. more »

How to stay up really late

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It's actually pretty easy to stay up really late... more »

How to Sue Someone for Libel

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In general terms, libel is constituted by the printing or otherwise publishing of injurious written statements, known to be false by the writer, that harm another party's character. You can sue someone for libel if you have reason to believe the ... more »

How to Understand the Return of the Warrant Process

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After a person is served with court documents, a warrant form is returned to the court to prove that the papers were served. This is often called the return of warrant or return of service, and to fully understand the process you must also ... more »

How to Validate an Invalid Marriage

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There are several reasons why a marriage may be invalid or voidable. If the parties are underage, mentally handicapped and lacking the ability to provide consent; if the parties are under duress; if one party is not pregnant as believed; if one ... more »

How to Write a Patent

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While coming up with an invention may be difficult, getting a patent is pretty simple. Thousands are issued each year. A patent is a document drawn up by the inventor that protects the product for up to 20 years. It gives the inventor the right ... more »

How to Address a Wrongful Termination

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While any employment termination can be upsetting and traumatic, it's even worse when you know you have been wrongfully or illegally terminated and you can prove it. It's important to remain calm and carefully address your strategy, whether it's ... more »

How to Adopt a Child Through Closed Adoption

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Closed adoption was the most common type of adoption in the United States up until the 1980s. In a closed adoption, there is no contact at all between the birth and adoptive parents during the adoption process or after the adoption placement. The ... more »

How to Adopt a Child through Open Adoption

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Open adoption has become very commonplace in the United States in the last 25 years. Prior to that, most adoptions were closed and no contact was made between the adoptive parents and birth parents. With open adoption, the birth parents and ... more »

How to Analyze the Patriot Act

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The Patriot Act is a public law passed in October, 2001 to protect the citizens of the United States against future acts of terrorism. The full name of this act is Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to ... more »

How to Appeal a Capital Punishment Verdict

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According to federal records, 37 percent of appeals of a capital punishment verdict are successful. This means that many people can actually be saved if lawyers act within a reasonable amount of time and file the appropriate papers. An appeal can ... more »

How to Apply for a Canadian Patent

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Canadian patents are issued for a term of 20 years from the time you receive a filing date. As such, this can be a lengthy process. If you want to apply for a Canadian patent, there are a few steps in the process that may be different from what ... more »