Legal Articles (Sorted by date)

How Well Do We Understand Social Security?

The Social Security is funded by the payroll tax paid by hardworking American citizens. 6.2% is taken out of their wages and a corresponding 6.2% matching contributions of employers over all comprised the social security contributions.
Jinky MesiasOctober 28, 2005

Much Ado About Kelo

The headline of the Washington Post’s June 23, 2005 article read “Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Homes.” The United States Supreme Court had handed down its decision in Kelo v.
Jeffrey M. BellamyOctober 28, 2005

Insurance Claims

When you are involved in an accident insurance claims may not be the first thoughts on your mind. However, there are some procedures you should follow in order to preserve your right to file an insurance claim.
Alan Jason SmithOctober 13, 2005

MP3 Players Under Fire In US and European Courtrooms

ALEXANDRIA, Va. & TURIN, Italy - Oct., 2005 - Audio MPEG, Inc. and Sisvel, S.p.A. announced that Thomson S.A. and a number of its subsidiaries have been sued in the United States and Europe for infringement of several MPEG Audio patents by its MP3...
Paolo d'AmatoOctober 13, 2005

Basic Ethics For Lawyer Advertising

Lawyers have several sets of rules to consider when creating advertisements. The FTC regulates all advertising in every state; each state may have its own regulations governing advertising; and the attorney ethics rules of the state in which you are...
Philip L Franckel, Esq.October 13, 2005

Living Wills Decide Who Will Make Decisions When You Can't

Many people are wondering what they need in the way of legal documents to make certain that, in the event of incapacity, their wishes are known and followed regarding potential end-of-life decisions.
Ivon T. HughesOctober 10, 2005

Living Will Is An Answer To A Problem

For many people, Terri Schiavo was the face of an emotional struggle over the right to live and the right to die. It sparked a heated global debate and inspired even the most apolitical citizens to take a stand.Last Will and Testament and Living...
Ivon T. HughesOctober 10, 2005

Your Little Gourmet: Baby's Fifth Month Guide

Baby smiled her real smiles at you and you were so charmed, you decided nothing could be better. But baby has more in store for you in her fifth month.
Michelle HigginsOctober 10, 2005

Last Will And Testament Considerations

Interest in a Last Will and Testament and other end of life planning documents skyrocketed during the coverage of Terri Schiavo's case, but interest didn't always lead to action.
Ivon T. HughesOctober 10, 2005

Mesothelioma Lawyer – Upholding The Rights Of People If Not Life.

Had it not been for the Mesothelioma lawyers the reign of terror unleashed by the widespread use of asbestos would have left the American society scarred just as asbestos leaves scarring marks in the lungs!
Paul HeathOctober 10, 2005