How To Make An Appeal

Making an appeal refers to the situation when a party makes a formal request that a higher body, in general a higher court, will review the action, procedure, or decision of a lower court, administrative agency, or other body.

Employment – Unfair Dismissal – Procedure

In the recent case of Draper v Mears Ltd [2006] the issue of whether the employer had followed the Employment Acts correctly in dismissing an employee was brought to light. The employee was employed as a plumber and was given use of a company van. The employer had a sensible rule that any company vehicle should not be operated after the consumption of alcohol. The employer operated a zero-tolerance policy in this respect, of which the employee was fully aware.

E-Discovery Emergence in Civil Litigation

The law, as a means of administering dispute resolution and criminal accountability, must be able to adapt to revolutions of industry or technology. We are currently in the beginning years of a technological revolution that will only grow and continue to change the way humans live their lives.

Small Business Entity Formation - Protect Your Personal Assets

A discussion about when to form a business entity and how to protect your personal assets from potential liability. It talks about how to form a business entity.

Media Law – Privacy – Elton John – Failed Injunction

A bid by Sir Elton John to prevent the Daily Mail publishing a photograph of him walking with his driver from his car to his London home was rejected by the High Court. If Sir Elton had been successful in obtaining this injunction, it would have completely revolutionised British newspaper and magazine practice.

Lawyers – Did You Hear The One About

Chances are you have heard numerous jokes pertaining to attorneys, and admittedly some are actually funny! However, while some can be taken lightly, others are almost gruesome. The love/hate relationship between attorneys and clients has been going on for a long time.

Where We Stand With Sarbox

When Enron and WorldCom collapsed under the weight of questionable accounting practices, shareholders, investors and employees spent many a sleepless night wondering if they'd ever see their money again. It is these same shareholders, investors and employees that lawmakers were looking to protect when they passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002.

The Calm Before The Storm

If you consider all the ways in which companies have to run a business, it is no wonder legal support is so critical. Markets today are highly competitive. The internet has made global competition a reality that years ago we could not have even dreamed possible. With the increased opportunity also comes increased risk.

What can Police Question When It Arrests You Under DWI Suspicion

When you are arrested under DWI suspicion by the police they ask you questions to verify their doubt that you were driving drunk. In this article I will tell you how to handle yourself and the questions they ask under this critical situation. The secret is don't offend him and don't say too much.

Your Options with Frivolous Lawsuits

As you hear and see over and over in the media, there are a lot of bizarre lawsuits filed in our country. So, what are the options when dealing with frivolous lawsuits?

Financing A Lawsuit

Financing a lawsuit provides monetary help when a person seeks legal remedy in a court of law, and does not have the finances to bear the expenditure.

Glossary of Contract Law Terms

Following is a list of common terms in Contract Law.

Florida Smokers Tobacco Lawsuit

Smoking has long been thought to cause a number of serious health problems, but most cigarette companies often deceived the public and the government about the true danger of their products. In fact, after decades of marketing cigarettes as safe, even healthy, the truth began to trickle out. By 2006, a Florida Supreme Court adopted a number of findings that will form the foundation of further smoking litigation cases.