Data Protection: Abuse of Process - Damage
The case of Austen v University of Wolverhampton (2005), confirms that in order for a claim under the Data Protection Act 1998 ("the Act") to succeed, there must be evidence of damage and court proceedings must be a proportionate action.
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Deeds Variation - The 2 Year Rule
There seems to be much confusion about the use of Deeds of Variation after 2 years of death. This article examines the rule and clarifies the application of such Deeds.
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DNA Evidence - History and Status
This article discusses the history and current status of the use of DNA evidence in the United States.
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Don't Sit On Your Copyright Infringement Claim!
When someone infringes your copyright, you have a limited time to make your claim. This is based on a legal principle called “statute of limitations.” If someone uses your photo without your permission, don't sit on your claim.
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Electronic Evidence as the Smoking Gun
NOTE: THIS IS ARTICLE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE.
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Please, Take My (Medical) Privacy?
Each of us can give an anecdote about how we live daily with less privacy. However, this erosion is played out in our lives daily as increasingly—and often, subtly--we unwittingly give away access to highly personal, medical information. This article offers steps you can take to better protect *your* information.
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Rosen Divorce Collaborates with Mental Health Professionals
Rosen Divorce, the state's largest divorce firm and rising multidisciplinary practice, recently began collaborating with mental health professionals who assist clients in divorce related situations.
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The Revokable Trust: Is it Really Revocable?
The revokable trust, really spelled as the revocable trust,
or the revocable living trust, but many refer to as the
revokable trust or the revokable living trust, is a very
popular and common estate planning tool. But is it really
revocable? You may be surprised.
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Turnitin.com Infringes Upon Student's Rights
Turnitin.com is undeniably an effective deterrent to plagiarism, but it is the very issue of copyright infringement that has people questioning the legality of the site. What many people don't unders...
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Virginia Workers Compensation for the Injured Worker
What to you do in Virginia if you suffer an injury at work? First, you should report even trivial injuries to your employer immediately and make sure a written accident report is filled out and sent ...
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10 Tips for Winning at Custody
Win at Custody - 10 tips that provide consumers with the inside edge. Child custody is an explosive and emotional issue that divides many families. Learn what you can do to maximize your chances of winning at custody and, just as important, learn what not to do.
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9 Pros And Cons Of A Compensation Claim
Making a compensation claim looks easy and a good idea in the beginning... but as time goes by, you discover the catches and fees. However, by that time its too late! Too late especially if the medical is done...
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Can I Get Social Security Disability for Fibromyalgia?
Social Security is starting to rethink Fibromyalgia, but it is still tough to obtain Disability for Fibromyalgia...
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Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Law Information
Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code was enacted by Congress in 1986, specifically to meet the needs of financially distressed family farmers. The primary purpose of this legislation was to give family farmers facing bankruptcy a chance to reorganize their debts and keep their farms.
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Copyrights IN Your Photographs
You take a picture of a city street. Look closely and you'll see copyrighted material everywhere in your photo. The obvious copyrights are on the billboard, the newspaper stand and products in the store window. The less obvious copyrights are in the sculptural ornamentation of the lamppost, the patterned fabric of a woman's skirt and the toy the kid is holding. You will never be able to track down all of these copyright owners to get their permission to use the photo. Are you out of luck if you want to use it commercially? Maybe not.
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Criminal Law and Its Administration in Pakistan
The jurisdiction of subject matter is often vested on that subject where special investigating agency or special court is constituted for administration of these offences. The criminal court and investigating agency exercise their jurisdiction on particular subject matter that jurisdiction is derived from special law enforceable in Pakistan.
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Defense Lawyers, Do You Need One?
Sometimes people end up in trouble and in need of a defense lawyer. If this is you, the first thing you need to do is find a qualified defense lawyer to pull you out of it. But, where will you look? Should you rely on the court appointed defense lawyers as your defense lawyers?
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Do Your Part To Stop Copyright Infringement
Who's fault is it when someone uses your copyright without permission? Is it the website host? The computer company? The software company? Don't blame the messenger. Do your part to stop copyright infringement.
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DUI - Driving Under the Influence
People who know about DUI usually just think that the influence is alcohol. That DUI is synonymous with drunk driving. Maybe so. The actual thing is, over-the-counter decongestants can also affect your driving skills...
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Five Reasons Why I don't Have a Will
One: I hate my children and want them to never speak to each other again after the battle over my estate. Two: I hate my spouse and want him or her to suffer the agony of attempting to probate my est...
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Full Circle
When the founding fathers came to draw up a constitution, although all of them had been born and bred in what Thomas Jefferson described as the “orthodox doctrines of British liberties,” they necessarily found but scant guidance looking at the English model because that country had never found it necessary to write down a constitution.
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Have You Heard About The Prepaid Legal Systems?
This article provides a basic understanding of how prepaid legal systems work and whether they are a boon are bane for the average consumer.
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How the Jury System Should be Reformed
Our current jury system is ailing. It is beginning to fail us. O.J. Simpson being found not guilty is just one example of that problem. People with loads of evidence against them are found not guilty, while others with far less evidence against them are found guilty. Mass murderers are often sentenced to life in prison, while many others who commit just one murder are sentenced to death. People tried separately for the same crime often get much different verdicts and/or much different sentences. Something needs to be done.
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How To Avoid Injury Compensation Claim Dilemmas
Amazing isn't it when a salesperson gets you to sign some documents and briefly explains what it entails. Only to discover at the end of an injury compensation claim that it wasn't mentioned. And only to be told then 'well, it's all in black and white and you signed the papers'...
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How To Give Notice of Copyright On Your Works
The use of a copyright notice is no longer required under U. S. law, but you should still give notice whenever possible. Because prior law did contain such a requirement, however, the use of notice is still relevant to the copyright status of older works.
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