Copyright For Non-Lawyers
If you make a short film that includes someone singing “Happy Birthday to You,” until recently you could expect to pay a hefty licensing fee to Warner Music Group – or a heftier fine, if you used it without permission. A class action suit is currently trying to change that.Continue Reading
Legal Documents That Every (Responsible) Adult Should Have
If you are like most people, you probably don’t give a lot of thought as to end-of-life or what I will call “special circumstances” documents. Most of us are busy enough worrying over work, getting kids to little-league practice, and unfortunately for many, figuring out how to pay this month’sContinue Reading
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation – How Does It Affect Your Business?
Bill C-28, Canada’s anti-spam legislation, was recently passed and will come into effect later this year. While its intended target is deceptive forms of spam, Canadian small and medium sized businesses should be aware of the Act in order to ensure their compliance when contacting leads, networking and developing marketingContinue Reading
How to Handle a Car Accident in a Company Vehicle
Nothing interrupts a work day worse than wrecking the company vehicle. And when injuries are serious, it can interrupt the quality of your life as well. For this reason, it is important to be prepared. Knowing how to handle a car accident in your work vehicle will be helpful toContinue Reading
Immigration Medical Examination And Admissibility Conditions
US Immigration laws stipulate that a medical physical exam is required for all immigration visas and even for some non immigration visas. Refugees and applicants who have filed for adjustment status also need to go in for the immigration medical exam, which is also known as the Green Card PhysicalContinue Reading
Why Hiring a Real Estate Attorney Is Essential
The legal responsibilities involved with buying and selling property require expert guidance and assistance to ensure that you do not make mistakes. Learn about the services provided by a real estate attorney to see how you would benefit from hiring this kind of professional. Contract and Document Assistance Whether youContinue Reading
3 Things That Knowing Your Local Tenant Law Can Save You From
Nearly everyone who moves out of their parents’ house will initially rent their own place. It might be an apartment or a house, with one bedroom or four, but it will be rented. Because of this, nearly everyone has to deal with landlords. They are generally fair with their renters.Continue Reading
An Effective Defense Can Only Be Provided By A Trained Attorney
All there is to do when you have done something illegal is to hire a criminal attorney. This act is the ultimate act and there is nothing more you can do. Many people who have not committed any crime think that since they are innocent they would be let freeContinue Reading
Force the Sale of a Property
What that party must do in order to get proceeds for his or her share of the house is apply to a court for a “Order for Sale” This is made even more complex when the owners of a jointly owned property are married. If they split up, and oneContinue Reading
Computer and Technology Forensics Expert: Managing the Risky Business of Company E-Mail
As an employer, Human Resources Director, or Risk Management Supervisor, ask yourself this question: “Do our employees think about the legal risk of sending communications over the internet?” If you are like the majority of companies, your answer would be, “It is highly improbable”. It is a very common problemContinue Reading