Month: June 2024
How To Get The Most From Your Criminal Defense Lawyer
You’ve found a lawyer that you like. He or she seems incredibly intelligent and knows the law backwards and forwards. Now you need to decide on one thing: How can I utilize this person’s skills to defend me on a criminal charge? Understanding both your role as a client and the attorney’s role as your
Criminal Justice?
How silly of us to think that we can prepare men for social life by reversing the ordinary process of socialization- silence for the only animal with speech; repressive regimentation of men who are in prison because they need to learn how to exercise their activities in constructive ways; outward conformity to rules which repress
Politic$, Inc.: Principle, Not Profit
With the 2008 presidential primaries well over a year away, the virtually unknown John Cox of Illinois is quietly moving through the political circles of New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina in an effort to generate possible support in his long shot campaign for the White House. Accompanying his efforts is his book, Politic$, Inc.:
Basics of Navigating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA")
Due to the proliferation of the Internet, social media platforms, and hosting websites, online service providers have often become unwitting hosts to materials that may potentially infringe on the copyrights of another. Likewise, original content creators have also increasingly found themselves to be targets of unjustified DMCA takedown requests. Sometimes these takedown requests are made
Mass Media and Mental Games Shaping Our Political and Perceived Realities
What do you know? If what you know is what you read in the newspapers and see on TV, then perhaps you do not know much at all. Indeed, there are propaganda spin-meisters at every turn shaping your created realities. In fact, let me recommend a very good book to you about how political games
4 Reasons You Need A Lobbying Agency’s Services
Understanding government and public policy can be quite challenging. For businesses, non-profits, and other organizations, the landscape of legislation and regulation is not just complex; it’s ever-changing. In such a dynamic environment, having a dedicated team of experts to represent your interests and advocate on your behalf is essential. Here’s why you need the services
Know Your Custody Rights
Divorce is never pleasant. No matter how amicable the parties try to be to each other, there are always issues that can make emotions run high. One of these areas is child custody. Parents who want the best for their children try to remain fair to each other and work out a custody arrangement that
Federal Resume Writing Services Cuts Through the Red Tape
Writing a federal resume and completing a federal job application packet are not jobs for the inexperienced or faint of heart. Successfully cutting through the red tape that usually surrounds federal job requirements requires skill, determination and experience. A powerful resume written by federal resume specialists gives you a big advantage over your competitors. Remember,
Nepotism in Schools: Is the Teacher in the Classroom With Your Child Qualified?
“Twenty-five million dollars missing or unaccounted for.” Shocking headlines and stories similar to this appearing in local newspapers recently is what has finally brought attention to the ever growing world of corruption in school districts on Long Island. Many of the recent news stories that have appeared in local papers focus on the horrible financial
Transitioning From The Military to Civilian Service? Tips To Make The Change Quickly
Transitioning From The Military to Civilian Service? How to make the change quickly and find a rewarding job. As a military veteran making the transition to civilian life you are facing a great life changing transition. You have successfully built a career within the military structure for the last number of years, gained valuable skills,
Motorcycle and Automobile Accidents in the United States
Driving on the roads presents its challenges. Mostly, navigating the way someone else is driving is a big part. But there are also other factors that come into play. Sudden rain downfalls and wind storms may blind a driver who then crashes into another vehicle, guardrail or bridge basin. Fog may blow in and obscure
Elder Care Laws – Can My Children Force Me to Live in a Nursing Home?
There are laws to protect all of us – be it laws for children rights, laws for adults rights or even animal rights. Laws are put into place and kept updated so that no-one has the right to abuse a person and get away with it. Even the Elderly people have protection and laws put
Harappan Civilizations Describe Indian Geography and Indian Politics
After domestication came farming. Indian geography was very much suitable for farming. Fire was a force here, too. Slash-and-burn agriculture is one of the oldest and simplest ways to clear the land of trees. Once used extensively by primitive tribes, it is still used today in some places, like Borneo. The process: slash the bark
Double Taxation Agreements and India
A tax is a governmental assessment or charge upon the property value, transactions such as transfers and sales, licenses granting a right and/or income of a person or organization. Due to phenomenal growth in international trade and commerce and increasing interactivity among the nations, residents of one country extend their sphere of business operations to
The David Nugent – Jason Lowen Controversy: Freedom and Abuse of Speech
The David Nugent – Jason Lowen controversy is a series of events that involved a Jewish-American blogger Jason Lowen who published allegations against his former friend and partner David Nugent as well as the latter’s company affiliations Metro Pacific and Manuel Pangilinan. Lowen’s blog reached headlines in Manila’s high-society circle in 2008 when he began
Terrorist Plot on Barcelona Spain Foiled by Law Enforcement
Spain is quickly becoming the most explored country in the world by tourists. Yet, tourists are not the only ones taking notice of this beautiful, although somewhat politically torn country. It seems the growing popularity of Spain with those around the world, has also attracted interest from a certain terrorist organization. According to Spanish law
Finding a Job on Craigslist – How to Avoid Scams
Are you looking for a new job? Whether you want to change career paths or were the victim of a layoff, Craigslist.org is a valuable research tool. This online classified website has thousands of jobs listings, many of which you may be the perfect candidate for. Unfortunately, with the internet comes online job scams. You
Charged With a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense in the District of Columbia, Now What?
The first question you must ask yourself is whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony. Misdemeanor is any criminal offense where you are facing less than 1 year in jail. A felony is a criminal offense where you are facing more than a year in jail. In Washington, DC misdemeanors are prosecuted by