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How to Help With Your First Invention - Provisional Patent Application

By RobertS

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Purpose of Provisional Patent Application, its benefits and drawbacks. Provisional Patent Application allows inventors to start patent process without incurring the high cost of patent lawyers. However, because Provisional Applications are ... more »

How to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney/Why you should

By brcylee

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Persons accuse of a crime are assumed to posses criminal responsibility. It is the general concept that people are free to choose either to commit a crime or not. Sometimes this is not the case and there are situations in life where a person has ... more »

How to Hire a Family Lawyer

By eHow Legal Editor

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They say death and taxes are certain, but these days, so is the need for a good lawyer. Through the years, there will be times you might require legal assistance: adopting a baby, resolving divorce and custody issues, preparing a will or settling ... more »

How to Identify a Two-Way Mirror

By joshcrank

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Two-way mirrors are commonly used in police stations and various types of interrogation rooms to give unseen observers an anonymous view. However, this special glass is not difficult to find and purchase. If you have a suspicion that you’re being ... more »

How to Know if you can Change Lawyers

By Cloey

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There are times that you feel it is necessary to change lawyers in the middle of a court action. Is it legal? Is it a smart thing to do? Here are a few things to consider when you want to change legal counsel once the legal action is set into ... more »

How to Know If You Can Submit Recorded Messages as Evidence at Trial

By Cloey

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Are you going to trial and the key proof you have is something that was said on a recorded message? Do you want to submit this recording as evidence in your trial? Here are a few things you need to consider when submitting recorded messages as ... more »

How to Know if You Need a Lawyer at Trial

By Cloey

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You may believe that you are within your legal rights to sue a party for monies they owe you. That may be so, but do you have the ability to represent yourself in a trial at court, and with the confidence to win? Or are you being sued and you ... more »

How to Know if You Should Settle or Go To Trial

By Cloey

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You may be determined to sue for a debt owing to you but there are a few things you should consider first. Here are some things to think about... more »

How to Know Military Divorce Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Military divorce laws are a bit different than those used during a civilian separation. Factors such as garnishing military wages, pensions for child support, government housing and choosing which state to file the divorce in can make this ... more »

How to Learn About Journalistic Protection Privacy Laws

By eHow Legal Editor

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Journalistic protection privacy laws are meant to consider the right of news reporters to obtain the news without government interference. Journalistic privacy laws are supported federally by the Constitution's First and Fourth Amendments and by ... more »

How to Learn Whether a Patent Already Exists for an Invention

By eHow Legal Editor

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When a patent already exists for an invention, it means essentially that no one else can bring this concept to market during the patent time period. Since innovative thinking in many areas of industry tends to head in similar directions, the ... more »

How to Legally Protect a Car Wash Business

By eHow Legal Editor

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Legally protecting your car wash business can affect your profit margin. The everchanging economy and needs of the public along with changes in technology can all play a role in how and why you must legally protect it. Here are some steps to get ... more »

How to Let an Ambulance Pass in Traffic

By eHow Legal Editor

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If there's an ambulance in traffic with its lights and siren activated, you must get out of the way. Your quick actions could save a life... more »

How to Make Payment Arrangements on Your Judgment

By Cloey

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If you have a judgment against you for a debt owed, then you need to begin making payments. Some judgments will include the payment structure while others might just state the amount owed and leave it up to you to make payment arrangements. ... more »

How to Organize a Class Action Lawsuit

By eHow Legal Editor

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America's corporate history is peppered with David and Goliath stories where an almighty corporation is taken on by a lone whistleblower determined to expose unlawful actions or dangerous products. Whether it's battling Big Tobacco, identifying ... more »

How to Plan a Safe Escape From Domestic Violence

By Misti Sandefur

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If you're currently in a domestic violence situation right now, then keep reading. Following I will give you some tips on how you can plan a safe escape from domestic violence, but first, please know this: I know from my own past experience with ... more »

How to Prepare Evidence for Small Claims Court

By Cloey

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Are you being sued by someone and now you need to defend yourself but don’t know how? Perhaps, you are going to sue someone for an injustice done to you but can’t afford a lawyer and need to know how to present your case in court. Regardless of ... more »

How to Prevent Plagiarism

By CatsEyeEditing

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Plagiarism is a serious offense. It can get you expelled from school, fired from a job and sued. While plagiarism may seem like a quick and easy fix to your writing troubles, it's dishonest and a form of theft. In addition, it can ruin your ... more »

How to Protect Yourself if your Wallet is Stolen and Other Security Measures

By Ursula Coffey

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I recieved an email from a friend with advice from an anonymous attorney about how to protect oneself from the worst aspects of losing one's wallet, along with other good ideas for identity security. The advice was so good, I felt that it would ... more »

How to Qualify As A Surety

By Cloey

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So many times an accused who has been incarcerated and is waiting to be released on bail will call upon a family member or friend to put up the bail for their release. However, many of these people do not qualify as sureties and bail is denied. A ... more »

How to Question An Opposing Witness at Trial

By Cloey

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If you are representing yourself at a Small Claims Court Trial, you will be given the opportunity to question witnesses that the other party brings in. This is called, cross-examination. But you need to be prepared. Here are a few suggestions on ... more »

How to Reduce the Headaches of Being a Landlord

By Judgeguy

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So Aunt Matilda died and left you the family homestead which you want to rent out. Or you gave up on plans to live on a boat and cruise the seven seas and instead invested in a couple residential rental properties. Here are some tips gleaned from ... more »

How to Report an Illegal Wire Tap

By eHow Legal Editor

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We're long from the days of Watergate, but concerns over the potential for an illegal wire tap to affect ordinary lives still hangs in the air. Specifically, the "war on terror" raises questions about the legality of the U.S. National Security ... more »

How to Retrieve Furniture Left to You in a Will

By Cloey

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Have you ever had an item left to you in a will that another family member grabbed and won’t give up? Do you believe that that item is rightfully yours? Have you ever thought about suing them for the item so that you can have what rightfully ... more »

How to Separate the Store From the Employee in a Lawsuit

By Cloey

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Do you have an issue with a store to the point where you are going to sue them for damages caused to you by their employee? Are you concerned with whom to sue, the store or the employee? Here are a few suggestions to help you determine which ... more »