Divorcing Parents Beware - How to Avoid Ruining the Holidays for your Children

This article is geared toward those going through a divorce during the holidays. It explains simple ways to keep the holidays positive for your children and how not to let your divorce get in the way of their holiday spirit.

Students - Think Before You Drink And Drive

It is NOT illegal to drink and drive. However, if you are a student who has been arrested for DUI your career may be ruined!

Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings

An article seeting out the latest key provisions of the law relating to the disclosure of information by the prosecution in criminal trials.

The Importance Of Hiring A Prenup Lawyer

This is one reason why many couples opt for a prenuptial agreement. So if you are seriously considering marrying your partner, hiring prenup lawyer will be a good thing for you to do. Basically prenup is a contracted which is entered to or agreed by two people preceding their legal union or marriage. To draw up this agreement you will have to hire the services of a prenup lawyer as he is the best person to help you out in this.

Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Handle Cases With Precision

The client must make sure that they discuss the case openly and freely with their celebrity divorce lawyer or any other lawyer that they hire to do the legal work for them. The person just needs to find out the capability of the lawyer and if this is found to be efficient, there is no reason why one could not hire the services of a celebrity divorce lawyer.

H1-B Cap Visa Reached- Available Options To Foreign Professionals Seeking To Work In The US

Now that the H1-B cap has been reached, what are the options for foreign workers? The H1-B cap was reached by the USCIS in an unprecedented speed this year. In years past, the cap was reached in almost two months for fiscal year of 2007 and in four months for fiscal year 2006. It is clear that there is a big incongruency between the existing foreign talent and the amount of available H1-B Visas. As a result, one should explore other sorts of work Visas for entering and working in the United States.

The Open Meeting Law - What Every Charter School Board Member Needs to Know About E-mail Lists

Think twice before you hit 'send'! E-mail conversations between board members of a Massachusetts charter school hold a hidden danger as their interchange could unknowingly constitute a violation of the Open Meeting Law.

Supreme Court Limits Antitrust Suits

In a victory for major U.S. companies, a unanimous Supreme Court has set a strict standard of proof for cases alleging predatory bidding in violation of federal antitrust law. The court held that the standard it applied in 1993 to predatory selling also applies to predatory buying. That means that a plaintiff alleging predatory bidding must satisfy a two-prong test. First, it must show that the defendant bid so high a price on raw materials that it would lose money on sales of its products. Second, it must show that the defendant would later recoup its losses after driving its competitors out of business.

Frivolous Lawsuits - Trivial Legal Claim, Merit Lacking Lawsuits

Frivolous Lawsuits - what is it? What is the difference of a frivolous lawsuit and legitimate lawsuit? Many frivolous lawsuits arise from medical malpractice suits. Personal Injury Lawyer takes thirty five percent of fee. How frivolous lawsuits can drive healthcare costs higher. Sanctions against frivolous lawsuits are fines imposed on plaintiff and countersuits by defendant. Countersuing can involve plaintiff, lawyer, lawyer's law firm and expert witnesses.

Auto Accident Laws of Concern

Auto accidents may be unfortunate but they are a reality and need to be dealt with appropriately. The right course of action (in keeping with legal safeguards) in case of auto accidents is discussed here.

Non-Compete Agreements

Covenants Not to Compete are often used in two primary areas, the first being in Employment Agreements and the second being in the purchase/sale of a business. These Covenants are usually not favored by the courts, and as such, are looked at through skeptical eyes.

In An Expert, Passion Equals Credibility

Credibility is a key attribute in an expert witness, every trial lawyer would agree. But how do you gauge a potential expert's credibility? What attributes provide the best predictors of how the expert will measure up in the eyes of a jury?

Death Knell For Incentive Stock Options

A discussion of a ruling by federal court in Florida that restricted stock on which most incentive stock options are based cannot have any value merely because it is restricted. The effect on incentive compensation of employees and the fact that stock options will no longer be desired by employees is discussed.

Managing Your Immigration

Making the decision to migrate to another country is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. The immigration process is complex and involves planning your visa pathway, collecting relevant information and evidence, drafting a clear and effective application, making the correct application, managing the application with the authorities, and compliance with legislative requirements once a grant is received.

Skilled Or Not Skilled - That Is The Question

Skilled Visas are one of the most popular visas used to enter Australia for permanent migration. The Skill Stream of Australia's Migration Program is designed to target migrants who have skills or outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. The ongoing skills shortage means that the Department of Immigration and Citizenship must continue to concentrate on skilled migration - attracting people with qualifications and relevant work experience to continue to enhances the size, skill level and employability of employees in the Australian labour force. Navigating the minefield of migration legislation can be daunting but help is available.