Legal Articles (Sorted by date)

Foods and Diets Litigations

Why is that food processing and commerce are not strictly regulated by law so as to prevent health problems generated by an inadequate diet? Unhealthy products encourage an unhealthy diet, appealing the consumer by their availability within reach...
Laura CiocanNovember 09, 2004

Settlement Loan

The legal system in America is currently stretched with more personal injury lawsuits than it can comfortably process. Many insurance carriers are taking a stronger stand in the settlement process which increases the length of time to resolution in...
Wensley McKenneyNovember 02, 2004

Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies

Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed. Both presidential candidates know very well that illegal immigration is a hot button topic in our country, and each man is now trying to...
Victor MotakOctober 25, 2004

Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Law can be quite confusing at times. Copyrights, trademarks and patents all have a role in protecting your hard earned content and knowing their role is half the battle.Intellectual property in itself refers to the creations of...
Joe ReganOctober 21, 2004

USCIS (formerly INS) continues to expand online InfoPass service.

Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly Immigration and Naturalization Services, INS) continues to rollout its immigration information by appointment system called InfoPass, with three new USCIS districts added last week.
Victor MotakOctober 18, 2004

Time for a New Canadian Party

It is time for a change. A change in philosophy, a change in the 3 party system. A change in politicians not being held accountable for promises they had no intention of delivering.
Gary WhittakerOctober 18, 2004

Freedom of Religion

We were all taught in school that our forefathers left England to escape religious dictatorships. Okay, there was a lot more to it then that, but it was a big enough deal that they made sure it got honorable mention in our rulebook.
Skye ThomasOctober 12, 2004

Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts

The “arraignment” process involves: Being brought before a Judge in the courtroom Receiving the “ criminal complaint” with the crimes charged and the factual basis to each charge The District Attorney requesting bail or...
Susan Chana Lask, Esq.October 04, 2004

How to Talk to the Police if Your Suspected of a Crime

If you’re suspected of a crime, the police can come to your house or work or find you on the street to talk to you. Usually it will be a detective in plain clothes in an unmarked car who will want to talk to you.
Susan Chana Lask, Esq.October 04, 2004

Pleas & Court Appearances in New York Criminal Courts

At arraignment, the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested criminal court calendar, as well as to get rid of lesser criminal cases so the...
Susan Chana Lask, Esq.October 04, 2004