Legal Articles

Legal | By Allen Walters @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008

You bought a vehicle and from day one you\'ve had problems with it. Someone told you about the California Lemon Law and you\'re wondering if you qualify for it. Keep reading to determine if it applies to your situation. This law is definitely on the side of the consumer. It provides the purchaser, if qualified and they win, [more...]

Legal | By Beth Ibarra @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

Parenting is hard enough to do when both parents are in the picture and it can become exponentially more difficult if you are a single parent trying to raise your children alone. Not only will you have to play both parenting roles as a single parent, but you will deal with making sure that you have enough money to [more...]

Legal | By Beth Ibarra @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

A marriage is a very private connection between two people. Only those two spouses know what made them first decide to get married, and only they can really know why they have decided to end the marriage if things have gone wrong. If you and your spouse have decided to move forward with an Orange County divorce, the decision was [more...]

Legal | By Robert Klein @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

Employers who sign Collective Bargaining Agreements with labor unions may find it difficult to cancel those agreements. They also may find it difficult to defend themselves if the labor union sues to collect money owed for unpaid fringe benefit contributions. In one particular case in point, the trustees of a labor union sued to collect unpaid fringe benefit contributions from an [more...]

Legal | By Shane Hester @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

While there are plenty of respectable reasons why experts can make or break a court case, the most convincing benefit has to be the expert witness testimony they will provide. Here are five good reasons why expert witnesses are truly invaluable to winning a trial. Reason One - Because Expert Witness Testimony Works. It\'s absolutely true - in courtroom jury trials, testimony [more...]

Legal | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 17th November 2008

Solicitors don\'t have the best reputation in the world but that really depends on what side of the fence you are sitting when you come into contact with them. Of course, if you are on the wrong side then a solicitor won\'t be your favourite person because he knows the law inside out and you won\'t get away with a [more...]

Legal | By Beth Ibarra @ Monday, 17th November 2008

When their marriage is on the rocks, some couples are reluctant to jump directly into a divorce in the hopes that the problems can be resolved. They search for alternatives that will allow them time apart to review their situation and to have time to determine if a divorce is the only solution to their marital issues. Some couples think that [more...]

Legal | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 17th November 2008

Millions of individuals are hurt or killed in auto accidents every year. Last year, there was more than $719 million dollars spent on collision expenses alone. This means a large portion of the country is or has been working on an insurance claim. Unfortunately, many of these people make the mistake of not contacting an accident attorney before they sign [more...]

Legal | By Beth Ibarra @ Monday, 17th November 2008

No one should have to deal with issues such as abuse and harassment in their relationships, be it with loved ones, coworkers or friends. Everyone should have the benefit of experiencing positive relationships, but when abuse does occur, there are options available for victims to protect themselves. An Orange County restraining order can be filed by victims to protect themselves from [more...]

Legal | By Beth Ibarra @ Monday, 17th November 2008

Marriage can be extremely tough. Many young couples enter into marriage with high hopes that their love will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, changes do sometimes occur, and many couples are left wondering what went wrong in their marriage. Often times, when it becomes too tough to endure, couples choose to end their marriage and end their lives together. However, [more...]

Legal | By Jeremy Ranson @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

You probably know that lawyer\'s fees can vary and that a good attorney can cost a lot of money. Depending on the kind of case you want to file, you may be able to reduce your legal fees. Here are some things you\'ll need to know in order to consider your options: A more experienced attorney will charge more than a lawyer [more...]

Legal | By Rick Hendershot @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is also called a wage earner\'s plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Debtors, whose monthly income is less than the applicable state median, propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five years. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy offers individuals a number of [more...]

Legal | By Timothy Rayne @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

Busy court dockets can result in years passing before cases can get to trial. Legal fees and expenses for a trial can total tens of thousands of dollars. Trial requires intense involvement of the parties at great emotional cost, as well as prolonged periods of time away from work and family. Trials are risky, with outcomes in [more...]

Legal | By Timothy Rayne @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for a liquor license holder, like a bar or restaurant, to serve patrons who are minors (under the age of 21) or people who are \"visibly intoxicated.\" If this law is violated and if injuries or damages result from a violation of the law, the liquor license holder can be held legally responsible. [more...]

Legal | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 13th November 2008

Equine law is intended to protect the rights of horses and horse owners in all aspects of the law. The practice of equine law is a specialized field, with many law firms vying for these cases. They range from anything like liability for a loose horse, to suits against sellers or potential buyers, to the abuse of horses. [more...]

Legal | By Sajid Mehmood @ Wednesday, 12th November 2008

Work place injuries are a common reason behind personal injury claims. There is a huge number of employees who get injured during the course of their work and duty. Any employee who experiences injury that is an outcome of his or her employers fault and negligence,he or she is entitled to a compensation claim for the afflicted injury. For this purpose, the [more...]

Legal | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008

Millions of individuals are hurt or killed in auto accidents every year. Last year, there was more than $719 million dollars spent on collision expenses alone. This means a large portion of the country is or has been working on an insurance claim. Unfortunately, many of these people make the mistake of not contacting an accident attorney before they sign [more...]

Legal | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008

Every day, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in America. In 2000, there were 1,247 females and 440 males who were murdered by their partner. Additionally, homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant mothers; more than cancer, respiratory failure, car accidents, drug overdoses and suicide. While intimate partner crime may not always lead [more...]

Legal | By Corey Palmer @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008

Rushing to get to work because you woke up late can almost always guarantee a speeding ticket. The chance of being pulled over for speeding is higher if you have a new car and you are just dying to see how fast it can go. Of course, there are times when you simply just did not care about how fast [more...]

Legal | By Timothy Rayne @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008

Sovereign Immunity is the legal defense available to governmental entities which makes it unlawful to sue them. The concept of Sovereign Immunity originated long ago and is associated with the idea that \"the King can do no wrong.\" Currently, in Pennsylvania, both state agencies (the Commonwealth, state police, state universities, SEPTA, etc.) and local agencies (townships, boroughs, municipalities, [more...]