Is Plagiarism A Scourge To Academic Career?
Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Hearing of a burglary gradually directs human mind to a mugger being caught at the mall or a group of delinquents thieving a car. People think of crimes likes murder, theft and perjury but never considers copying and pasting an essay or downloading music from the internet, a felony.
Plagiarism is the hottest dirty word which has become a real big problem these days. Plagiarizing one’s own ideas is a fraudulent act and has many consequences that come with it. People around the world don’t even know what actually plagiarism is?
Read More..>>The Unconstitutionality Of The Florida Property Tax
Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
If you held title to a particular residential property in Delray Beach, Florida the annual property tax due to the town could be either $600 or $2,800. What determines the value owed? The answer may shock you. Your status as a person domiciled full time in the state of Florida vs. your status as a seasonal resident, aka, “snow birds”. The answer to this question seems to violate the strict scrutiny standard of the equal protection clause of the constitution.
Read More..>>Should I Transfer My Home To My Child
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As an elder law attorney, one of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “Should I transfer my home to my child?” My answer is always the same, “It depends on the goal you are trying to accomplish.” This article will discuss some of the issues you need to consider before deciding whether to transfer your home to a child.
Read More..>>The Experience Of Financial Markets Regulation In The Southern African Region - Part Two -
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The State of Financial Markets in the Southern African Region
Up to the end of 1994, there were 14 stock exchanges in the entire African continent. These were Cairo (Egypt), Casablanca (Morocco), Tunis (Tunisia) in North Africa; Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Accra (Ghana), and Lagos (Nigeria) in West Africa and Nairobi (Kenya) in Eastern Africa. In the Southern African region, they were Windhoeck (Namibia), Gaborone (Botswana), Johannesburg (South Africa), Port Louis (Mauritius), Lusaka (Zambia), Harare (Zimbabwe) and Mbabane (Swaziland). In 2005, most of other countries in Southern Africa have developed their own stocks exchange markets. They are Maputo (Mozambique), Dar-Es-Salam (Tanzania) and Luanda (Angola).
Read More..>>Dui And The Nhtsa
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal organization, technically a part of the executive branch of the government under the Department of Transportation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration created extensive data files of safety records which are maintained by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. The most well known of these records is called the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) which is a resource for traffic safety research.
Read More..>>Will Writing Services
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
A will is a legal document that contains a declaration stating how to distribute a person’s possessions after his death. It declares who should own belongings and assets after death of the testator, i.e. the person whose will is being drafted. Using will writing services is a safe and secure way of ensuring stability of loved ones after death.
It is possible to self-draft a will in front of adult witnesses. However, this is not recommended, as it may not be considered legal in several states. Will writing services are an easy and legal option. If no will is present, the government is entitled with the decision of property distribution. This could result in personal property being declared as state property.
Read More..>>Cross-examination Of An Expert Medical Malpractice Witness In An Erbs Palsy Case
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
I had the privilege of questioning an expert in an erbs palsy case last week. In Federal Court the parties are permitted to question experts prior to trial in the form of a deposition (a question and answer session with the attorneys present). The expert, after reviewing the records prepares a written report that descirbes his evaluation of the records, his opinions, and the bases for his opinions.
Read More..>>Background Checks - Finding The Information You Need
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We live in a world that has been dubbed the Information Age. In other words, almost any knowledge we need to access is findable. Not only that, but a large portion of that material is available online. The internet is a huge bubbling cauldron of facts just waiting to be found - if you know how to find, and search, the appropriate resources.
Read More..>>How Do I Trademark A Domain Name?
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
The process for filing for a trademark for a domain name is similar to any other name in terms of comprehensive research and analysis being a necessity.
Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files.
There is one big caveat when it comes to trademarking domain names and it has to do with usage of the domain name.
Read More..>>Invention Patents
Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Perhaps you have a great idea for a new invention. Then, you develop and test your idea. Now, you are at the stage when you need a patent for your new design. Here is some advice for obtaining any necessary invention patents. The process may seem overwhelming at first, but there are a lot of resources that can assist you.
Your first step is to contact the United States Patent and Trademark Office. You can either visit their office or website or call them. The website has information on both invention patents and trademarks. They also have an electronic filing system that will allow you to apply for an invention patent online. There is a fee to apply. Since fees can change, contact them for more information.
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