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More Articles from Legal Information: | | | | RELATED ARTICLES Government Overregulation of Broadcast Content Could Backfire Rush is right! The governments stepped up bid to regulate broadcast television content is indeed frightening. Limbaugh made his comments during one of his regular radio broadcasts last year. Those remarks were in response to the FCCs crackdown on broadcast indecency and Congress threats to hand out much larger fines to broadcasters for such violations, in the wake of Janet Jacksons "wardrobe malfunction" at the Super Bowl halftime show last February. Are you ready for Your Students Student Loans Your son or daughter is a high school senior and your worried about the coming year, and more importantly, the coming student loans College has become so important in your childrens future that parents have begun to plan for it at their childs birth. But, not all of us, as new parents thought that far ahead or could afford too. So, now what Student loans, whether they are federal loans or not, are options to considered, but to understand first. Fighting Identity Theft Chances are good that you know someone who has been victimized by the fastest growing crime - identity theft.The Federal Trade Commission FTC reported that there were 10 million cases of identity theft in 2002 alone.It’s estimated that someone’s identity is stolen every 79 seconds. Getting the Necessary Paperwork Ready A good grasp of the inner workings of disability claim benefits will significantly increase claimant’s chances of having his request approved. Understanding the procedures as well as the criteria used in evaluating your claims is a must if you want to receive the benefit you rightfully deserve. It is next to impossible to win at something when you do not know the rules that apply. Of course it will be a lot in favor of the opposing team if they alone know the regulations in effect. Consider this, if you are not aware of what should be done, you will never know if the rules that should be applied is being followed at all. Remember that the people making decisions that will affect you are only human and prone to make mistakes. Lawsuit Loans Lawsuit Loans which are also known as pre settlement cash advances allow a financially strapped plaintiff to access a portion of their future legal settlement to pay today’s necessary living expenses.Personal Injury and worker compensation lawsuits can take years to resolve and large insurance companies have the financial strength to legally delay the process which can financial ruin an injured claimant who is looking for a fair settlement offer. Protect Your Job & Wages When people call me about employment issues they dont realize one important law- in almost every state you are terminable at will.That means that your employer can fire you anytime and for no reason at all.The only way you are protected from being fired on the spot without notice is if you have a contract of employment.A contract of employment must be in writing and should specify your length of employment, salary, terms of employment, vacation, bonus calculations, the basis of termination and any warnings to be given make it at least 3 warnings if you can prior to termination and must be signed by your employer, among other things. Identity Theft Shield We live in an information-oriented society. Technology allows us to do business and make transactions literally in a matter of seconds. This abundance of information has given rise to a new crime - identity theft. In fact, according to a 2003 release from the Federal Trade Commission, almost 10 million people in the United States may be victimized by identity bandits each year. It Only Takes a Few Simple Steps To Avoid Student Loan Debt Student loan debt is a problem that affects many former students. It is a long and difficult process to pay off a student loan.Undoubtedly, it is much easier to avoid student loan debt in the first place.There are a few simple steps that can be taken to either escape student loan debt or ensure that the debt won’t be too hard to pay off in the future. Consider student loans only after you have researched all the sources of free financial aid.Many people who are eligible for financial don’t even realize it and instead take out a student loan.If you are not eligible for financial aid and need to take out a student loan, be aware that there are three major types of student loans: Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, and Federal Perkins Loans.Make sure you don’t go over your head in debt by deciding how much you can afford to borrow, and how much you can realistically repay. Hire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms When do you need to hire a family law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little moneyThis article will provide a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a divorce lawyer. Is Asset Protection Legal Perhaps youve heard of or seen Hollywoods portrayal of Swiss Bank accounts, Offshore Trusts and Corporations, and Tax Havens of the rich and famous as jet setting moguls live mysterious yet exciting lives. How to Start an Online Bankruptcy Forms Processing Service Due to the dramatic increase in technology, paralegals now have the ability to outsource their skills and earn extra money working from home as a bankruptcy forms processor. Unlike an attorney or notary public, a bankruptcy forms processor does not have jurisdictional limits.In other words, a bankruptcy forms processor could live in Yellow Springs, Ohio and prepare bankruptcy petitions, pleadings, Motions and other court documents for attorneys practicing in California, New York or any other U.S. state. Living Will And Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care. What Is The Difference A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of ultimate recovery. The Hidden Danger of the So-Called "Right to Die" In October of 2003, the case of 39-year-old Terri Schiavo once again brought into focus the debate over the so-called "right to die." The Florida woman was temporarily removed from her feeding tube via a court order received by husband, but was put back on it a few days later when the Florida legislature authorized Governor Jeb Bush to issue a stay. As of this writing, her fate is still being debated in the courts and her case might now be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. But I wonder if the right to die is something we really want I always shudder a bit when politicians start talking about giving me more rights. Rights have a funny way of morphing into obligations. What on earth are Home Equity Loans Home equity loans are one of the most common types of financing for doing improvements on your house. These loans are not necessary used for home improvements but can also be used to simply obtain extra cash. It is essentially a standard loan, based on the equity you have in your house. This is as opposed to mortgage loans which are the loans used to purchase a home. Equity is the value that you have paid on your mortgage loan. Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is a long and dwindling process. Selection of a mesothelioma attorney whom you trust and have a good rapport with is very important. Get a Prenuptial Agreement before Your Next Marriage While signing a prenuptial agreement can be one of the all-time romantic turnoffs, for people heading into their second marriage, a prenuptial agreement can give the trade-off of a better relationship through the security of financial and life planning. An important part of lifetime planning is the Power of Attorney. An important part of lifetime planning is the Power of Attorney. Valid in all states, these documents give one or more persons the power to act on your behalf. The power may be limited to a particular activity e.g., closing the sale of your home or general in its application, empowering one or more persons to act on your behalf in a variety of situations. It may take effective immediately or only upon the occurrence of a future event e.g., a determination that you are unable to act for yourself. The latter are "springing" Powers of Attorney. It may give temporary or continuous, permanent authority to act on your behalf. A power of attorney may be revoked, but most states require written notice of revocation to the person named to act for you. Divorce Online Sevice. Why Should We Lose Money And Time Applying For Divorce Attempts to use the worldwide Web as an effective means of struggle against bureaucracy are undertaken constantly and sometimes successfully. Today it is possible to fill in a tax declaration, apply for bankruptcy or to receive a legal consultation. And lately there are sites offering online divorce services. Lawsuit Funding Lawsuit Funding is essential to victims of personal injury who are without sufficient income and are awaiting a legal settlement.All too often a person is injured by the wrongful acts of another but must wait years to receive his or her fair compensation. How To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability Benefits If You Suffer From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia Winning a Social Security Disability case for someone who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia CFS/FMS can be very difficult.However, with proper preparation I am often able to win clients their Social Security Disability benefits.I approach a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia case using the following five factors: |
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