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Durable Power of Attorney - "Scope of the Agency"Overviews the durable power of attorney which allows an agent to act on asset matters should a principle be alive yet unconscious for an extended period of time. E-communications and the LawElectronic communication enables us to expedite communications and quickly exchange information. Yet, there is a price to pay for ease of use. Most companies typically have well established guidelines regarding hard copy documents. There are policies that guide the communication as well as destruction and retention. Electronic communication presents a different type of challenge for companies but one that they cannot afford to ignore. Elder Mediation: Solving Problems Before They HappenElder mediation is a growing field of alternative conflict resolution that allows families to come up with solutions to the changes they may face as a parent ages. In this article, find out how it can benefit you, and what important things you may need to determine while in mediation. Electronic Discovery – Why Aren't More Law Firms Using ItIn the general practice of law, opposing counsels will ask for relevant and pertinent data from each other under the aegis of full disclosure. But what happens when this information is contained on someone’s computer, more specifically an email, word document, or even an excel spreadsheet? Precisely, many lawyers do NOT know what to do. Employment Attorneys: Services And Benefits Of Retaining OneEmployment attorneys practices on a wide range of employee and employer relation laws that deals with how employers must treat their employees, whether they are currently employed or are former employees and applicants. A good employment attorney reduces the risks of the employer and the employee through the direction that they provide in protecting the rights of both. Employment: Implied Term of Confidence – Constructive DismissalIn Milne v Link Asset Security Company Limited [2005], Mr Milne was employed by Link Asset Security Company Limited (LASL)from 30 September 1999 until 22 December 2003 as a broker and manager.Mr Milne was suspended from his job by LASL on 12 December 2003, pending a disciplinary hearing on 17 December 2003. At the disciplinary hearing, issues which related to Mr Milne’s performance and conduct were mentioned but without detail. Mr Milne decided not to go to a second proposed meeting on 19 December 2003 and instead resigned to avoid the embarrassment of dismissal. Mr Milne then commenced proceedings against LASL for unfair dismissal and breach of his employment contract. Employment: Unfair Dismissal – Award – Polkey ReductionIn Dockerty v FM Fabrications, Dockerty claimed that he had been unfairly dismissed by his employers, FM Fabrications. The Employment Tribunal held in favour of Dockerty and ruled that the redundancy process by which Dockerty had been chosen for dismissal was unfair resulting in an unfair dismissal. The Employment Tribunal ordered FM Fabrications to pay Dockerty £17,997.40 in damages. Estate Planning - Protecting Your Assets from the StateOver views the U.S. Government’s ability to seize your assets to pay for long term health care. Encourages proper estate planning to avoid personal property losses. Estate Planning - Protecting Your Furred FriendOver views the care considerations for pets after their owner dies and possible alternatives to their owners estate planning and subsequent assurance the well being of their pets will remain important. Estate Planning - Changing A WillOver views the legal complications that could result in changing a last will and testament without doing so by not using an express change statement. Estate Planning - Estate TaxesOver views estate tax that is assessed on property upon the time of one’s death based upon fair market values once an estate exceeds a specific taxable income. Estate Planning - Gender Issues Meet Social SecurityOver views pay disparity within the Social Security Pension Plan between the male and female workforce within the United States. Highlights some of the causes of the disproportionate retirement allowances. Estate Planning - The Realities of Probate, IIOver views the probate process and weighs the financial differences to be considered for the cost of probate verses administration fees associated with a living trust. Estate Planning - You're Never Too YoungOver views the preparations needed for a solid financial future which includes estate planning at every age. European Patent SearchesThe main body giving patents within Europe is the European Patent Office or the EPO. This office is responsible for searching and providing patents to almost all countries in the European Union, barring only a few countries. At present, it has about 30 million patents on record. Even If There Is No Will There Can Be ProbateA will or testament is a documentary instrument by which a person regulates rights of others over his property or family after his death. In strictness will is a general term while testament applies only to dispositions of personality. Everyday Accident ClaimsLocally it may seem that not many people are making an accident claim. However, nationally there is more cases being filed than you can imagine. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About LawsuitsA civil action that is initiated in a court of law to restore a privilege of an individual or procure compensation for an injury is called a lawsuit. A lawsuit is commonly engaged in the resolution of dispute between individuals, business organizations or non-profit entities. Evictions in the City of SeattleThis article highlights how to evict a tenant in the City of Seattle. The eviction process is a complicated one and the steps must be followed exactly or the judge will rule that the tenant's right to an adequate process have not been preserved. A property owner could lose an otherwise justified eviction by failing to follow the proper steps. Examining How Racing Drivers Prevent Whiplash InjuryIf you're unfortunate enough to be one of the 200,000 Britons who suffer a whiplash injury every year, you'll know how painful and distressing it can be. Expert Witnesses Shine with Winning Word SelectionsA picture may paint a thousand words, but in the expert witness field you still need to find the right words to describe your practice. It may sound easy, but it is not! Even a seasoned writer searches for appropriate language. Extranets for LitigatorsAn extranet or intranet provides litigators with an easy to use tool to organize a large number of documents for many parties in a secure environment Facing the Battle With Your Illinois Child Custody LawyerWhen you are about to put your marriage in separate directions, you must expect that it’s a long way to go. Certainly, ending your marriage in divorce can cost you to have the task of the equal sharing of properties and as well as you’re most prized possession - your child or children. Failing Training Initially in a Franchise Company and the Legal RamificationsTraining is a key consideration in the franchise company and each franchise outlet must operate the same to maintain the consistency of the brand-name. One of the reasons people by franchisees is for a strong brand-name which will drive customers to the franchise outlet. Family LawAttorneys and lawyers practicing family law take up cases relating to all kinds of family related issues. These can be adoption, prenuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, separation, legal separation, annulment, alimony, division of the property accumulated during the marriage, domestic violence, negotiation, adjudication, child custody and support, child abduction, kidnapping or child seizure, emancipation, abuse in the marriage, parental rights, paternity, juvenile, felonies etc., and many such cases related to family. Other than this they also deal with regular cases relating to criminal laws, property related laws, probation law, trusts etc. However, the majority of the cases that come to family lawyers are the divorce, separation, abuse or child custody cases. A number of details need to be considered when it comes to these cases and family lawyers are specialized in all the legalities involved in such cases. Family Law AttorneysLawyers and attorneys practicing family law are the best with more experience than qualifications. It is amazing how much documentation and negotiation is expected when taking care of a family related case. Along with this the lawyers must be able to... Family Law CourtsFamily law courts take up cases relating to all kinds of family related issues. These can be adoption, prenuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, separation, legal separation, annulment, alimony, division of the property accumulated during the marriage, domestic violence, negotiation, adjudication, child custody and support, child abduction, kidnapping or child seizure, emancipation, abuse in the marriage, parental rights, paternity, juvenile, felonies, and many such cases related to family. Father's Parental Rights Increasing in the Eyes of the LawLess and less, Colorado divorce attorneys are noticing, are mothers being favored in child custody cases. Federal Prison ReportRecently the Federal Bureau of Prisons released an update of their prison population, which included breakdowns of race, sex, sentences and offenses. Currently, there are 189,984 inmates in the United States federal prison system. The breakdown of the information is at times typical and yet surprising other times. Did you know that the average age of a federal inmate is 38? Federal Trade Commission and their Entrapment TrickeryDid you know the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is part of the United States Justice Department often goes out of their way to waste the time of Business Opportunity Sellers and Franchisors? It is true, they have their entrapment days. Of course they are so utterly incompetent and such bad liars that often they do not fool anyone.Records: 211-240 from 827