Click It Or Ticket And Defective Seatbelts
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
National safety campaigns help reduce the number of serious injuries each year. The “Click it or Ticket” campaign has been in development since the 1980s when government officials began to see the need for seat belt safety laws. As technology advanced, so did driving distractions. The additions of cassette tape players, cd players, and other gadgets over time caused drivers to lose their concentration on the road. Today, drivers are faced with many more distractions than ever before with the invention of GPS navigational systems, mp3 players, and cell phones.
Read More..>>Honoring The Copyrights Of Composers, Too
Posted on May 10, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Many photographers use music to enhance their photography. But since music is a work protected by copyright law, make sure that you honor the copyright of the composer, too.
Most photographers recognize that copying music from a friend or downloading from a music sharing website is illegal. But even if you purchased the CD or song outright, you may be infringing on the copyrights if you use the music for more than personal purposes.
Read More..>>Medical Malpractice - Are You A Victim
Posted on April 26, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America. 98,000 deaths occur each year by preventable medical mistakes. There are many types of medical professionals that are negligent and may be responsible for a loved ones injury, disability, or death. These include but are not limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities. When medical professionals make mistakes the law requires that they are held accountable for it.
Read More..>>Copyright Notice - Not Required But Helpful
Posted on April 21, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
You’ll often see a copyright “notice” – the familiar © or the word
“copyright” with a date and name of the copyright owner - posted on
works of authorship. This copyright notice is no longer required for
copyright protection, but it may be a good idea to use it.
Copyright is a legal form of protection granted by the U.S. Constitution
for original works of authorship. Things such as books, plays, music,
photographs and even websites are protected by copyright law.
Identity Theft - When Will It Happen To You?
Posted on April 11, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Reality is beginning to set in with the general public. Widely publicized recent breaches of personal information like the theft of 2.3 million Fidelity National customer records and the loss of 45.7 million credit and debit card numbers at TJ Maxx have brought growing public attention to the true vulnerability of personal information. These alarming numbers suggest that it’s no longer a question of if your personal information will be leaked but when.
Read More..>>Software Piracy, Fair Use Law, And Copyright Infringement
Posted on April 9, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
As the multi-billion dollar software industry continues to become more and more financially lucrative, some of the more unethical entrepreneurs in America are attempting to get in on the moneymaking action by distributing pirated software. Often carried out online, software piracy can cost the industry millions of dollars in lost revenue, and the offense can carry hefty punitive fines and prison sentences.
Read More..>>How Much Does It Cost To Get A Mortgage License?
Posted on April 9, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
When you are looking to get licensed as a mortgage broker or mortgage banker in additional states, there are 4 main categories of fees, each to be paid to different vendors or entities. Some of these fees will vary based on who you hire or your credit history, so we will address that as we go.
Read More..>>Solutions Against Identity Theft
Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
There are no easy solutions in the war against identity theft. Victims are innocent people like you who have just bought something over the internet with a credit card, or who may have forgotten to shred up a bank statement.
We are all potential victims for the crime. Chances are, you know someone who has not taken the proper steps in protecting themselves against identity theft. Don’t let that someone be you.
Often, the mail leaves the average consumer at a disadvantage. All those papers in envelopes might be necessary bills and/or pre-approved offers that make you think someone is taking notice of your hard-earned credit rating, but it could be the wrong people paying attention.
Read More..>>Cross-examination Of An Expert Medical Malpractice Witness In An Erbs Palsy Case
Posted on April 4, 2008 - 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..>>Move Ahead In Life With A New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Life is very much unpredictable. No one knows what is in store for him or her. We all take life as it comes. We do make plans but as the famous saying goes “man proposes God disposes”, it seems like we never get to materialize what we plan. In fact we tend to move along the path that has been already set for us by some unforeseen force. As we enter a new day we face some or the other surprise, and these surprises, like the very path of life, is at times good and at times dreadful. At times these dreadful incidents come in the form of serious accidents. Accidents can be a result of various things like our carelessness or because of the carelessness of somebody else. When we face an accident that is caused by somebody else, like an individual or an organization, the best person whom we can approach for help is a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. A New York personal injury lawyer is one person who can be of tremendous help to any person who has become a victim of such an accident case which involves some other person or an organization.
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