Legal Newsletter Archive
April 25, 2008
Issue 91: When adopting internationally, definitely hire a lawyer.
April 18, 2008
Issue 90: When using a surrogate mother, consult with a lawyer.
April 11, 2008
Issue 89: There is a lottery for illegal immigrants trying to gain United States Citizenship.
March 21, 2008
Issue 88: Consider consulting a lawyer when purchasing a new home.
March 14, 2008
Issue 87: Read your homeowners policy closely
March 7, 2008
Issue 86: Use bankruptcy as a last resort.
February 29, 2008
Issue 85: When adopting, think about hiring a lawyer.
February 15, 2008
Issue 84: When in a car accident, ask to see documentation from parties involved.
February 8, 2008
Issue 83: Cover all your contract's bases when selling your home.
January 18, 2008
Issue 82: What constitutes attorney malpractice?
January 11, 2008
Issue 81: Should I trust an attorney who claims to have attorney malpractice insurance?
January 4, 2008
Issue 80: Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney
December 28, 2007
Issue 79: To File or Not to File: that is the question
December 21, 2007
Issue 78: You can't file for bankruptcy as often as you might think.
December 14, 2007
Issue 77: Options for Personal Bankruptcy
December 7, 2007
Issue 76: Does business law provide for any licensure or permits that I will need?
November 30, 2007
Issue 75: It seems that everyone is opting to work from home. Can I operate a small business from home?
November 23, 2007
Issue 74: Will hiring a business litigation attorney guarantee that my business is set up properly?
November 16, 2007
Issue 73: Can an extramarital affair have an impact on custody?
November 9, 2007
Issue 72: Do grandparents have rights concerning child custody?
November 2, 2007
Issue 71: If my ex-spouse is not paying child support, do I have to allow visitation?
October 26, 2007
Issue 70: What factors are considered when determining child custody?
October 19, 2007
Issue 69: What is the difference between the parent who wins custody and the non-custodial parent?
October 12, 2007
Issue 68: Be careful what you keep in your car.
October 5, 2007
Issue 67: How do I know when I might need a criminal defense attorney?
September 28, 2007
Issue 66: Can the police come into my house by knocking down my door to enter my residence?
September 21, 2007
Issue 65: Is being tried in a state court different from being under federal criminal law?
September 14, 2007
Issue 64: How real is the law portrayed on television shows?
September 7, 2007
Issue 63: What does criminal law encompass?
August 31, 2007
Issue 62: What is the difference between a civil offense and a criminal act?
August 24, 2007
Issue 61: Do all divorces filed automatically become public record?
August 17, 2007
Issue 60: How do I find a good, reputable divorce lawyer?
August 10, 2007
Issue 59: I was just served divorce papers by my husband, what should I do now?
June 29, 2007
Issue 58: What does employment law cover?
June 22, 2007
Issue 57: Does international custody fall under family law?
June 8, 2007
Issue 56: How can I find a lawyer by name?
May 25, 2007
Issue 55: At what point should I contact a US government agency about receiving my full benefits as a veteran?
May 11, 2007
Issue 54: Is there a government agency that oversees education issues with regard to local schools?
May 4, 2007
Issue 53: What federal government agency dictates enforcement of laws with regard to fair taxation?
April 27, 2007
Issue 52: What rights do voting citizens have and which government agency regulates voters' rights?
April 20, 2007
Issue 51: How do immigration laws affect getting a “green card”?
April 13, 2007
Issue 50: What entity gives immigrants permission to enter the United States under existing immigration law?
March 2, 2007
Issue 49: What is the Legal Information Institute?
February 23, 2007
Issue 48: Where can I find court cases and do legal research on my own?
February 9, 2007
Issue 47: What is the benefit to purchasing prepaid legal services
February 2, 2007
Issue 46: How do I know medical malpractice has been committed?
January 26, 2007
Issue 45: How long do I have before I must decide if medical malpractice was committed?
January 19, 2007
Issue 44: What about all the experimental drugs on the market? If something goes wrong, is that malpractice?
January 12, 2007
Issue 43: What kind of standard is required with regard to proving a medical malpractice has occurred?
January 5, 2007
Issue 42: Can I negotiate a personal injury settlement on my own?
December 29, 2006
Issue 41: Does a claim for a defective product fall under the personal injury law?
December 22, 2006
Issue 40: How are damages determined in a personal injury action?
December 8, 2006
Issue 39: What is a waiver of liability and how effective are they with regard to personal injury claims?
December 1, 2006
Issue 38: What is defamation and does this type of action fall under personal injury law?
November 24, 2006
Issue 37: Are there risks with owning real estate?
November 17, 2006
Issue 36: When do I need a real estate attorney
October 27, 2006
Issue 35: What types of things could be included in a complaint, if filed, for attorney malpractice?
October 20, 2006
Issue 34: Bankruptcy and Tax Elimination
October 13, 2006
Issue 33: What areas does family law encompass?
October 6, 2006
Issue 32: Are there forms to be filled out when applying for child custody?
September 29, 2006
Issue 31: Is there some type of national organization of attorneys that handle employment law?
September 22, 2006
Issue 30: How can I easily find an attorney to help me?
September 15, 2006
Issue 29: What are some ways to come to the United States under immigration law?
September 8, 2006
Issue 28: How do I find a reputable medical malpractice attorney?
September 1, 2006
Issue 27: What is negligence and how is that determined?
August 25, 2006
Issue 26: How do I find a good personal injury lawyer?
August 18, 2006
Issue 25: How does my name get listed in a lawyer directory?
August 4, 2006
Issue 23: Can I protect my estate by signing a real estate power of attorney?
July 14, 2006
Issue 22: How is a determination made for someone that may qualify for free legal services?
July 7, 2006
Issue 21: Can I sue for attorney malpractice if my case doesn’t turn out like I wanted?
June 30, 2006
Issue 20: I want to start a small business; what is contained in “business law?
June 23, 2006
Issue 19: What is breach of contract and how do I know if this has occurred?
June 16, 2006
Issue 18: Business Bankruptcy Options
June 2, 2006
Issue 17: What is child custody and what are my rights as a parent?
May 26, 2006
Issue 16: What are the steps taken under criminal law?
May 12, 2006
Issue 15: Is there more than one type of divorce?
May 5, 2006
Issue 14: Can’t my wife and I just use a divorce kit to file with the court?
April 28, 2006
Issue 13: How do I find a good family law attorney?
April 21, 2006
Issue 12: What is a governmental grant agency and how can I use its services?
April 14, 2006
Issue 11: What is immigration law?
April 7, 2006
Issue 10: I am not familiar with immigration laws. How can I become a United States citizen?
March 31, 2006
Issue 9: What does employment law say about “at will” employment versus “for cause” employment?
March 17, 2006
Issue 8: What is the definition of sexual harassment and how do employment laws affect that type of behavior?
March 3, 2006
Issue 7: Are medical malpractice claims limited only to physicians?
February 24, 2006
Issue 6: What are my rights with regard to personal injury law?
February 17, 2006
Issue 5: Is there any risk involved in purchasing a legal service plan, such as a prepaid legal advice?
February 10, 2006
Issue 4: Where can I turn for legal information
February 3, 2006
Issue 3: What qualifies as real estate?
January 27, 2006
Issue 2: What are some tax-related advantages of owning real estate?
