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	Social media in the workplace	© Jennifer Englert
	Social media in the workplace and an employer’s ability to control it is a hot topic in today’s technological world.


	Information regarding the newly enacted Credit Card Act	© Laurie Beechner
	Consumer protection against deceptive collective practices for credit card debt is an important issue especially in today’s economic climate.


	Making a Will - What You Need to Think About	by Tim Bishop
	With a valid and up-to-date will you can make sure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that you have made proper provision for your loved ones.


	What goes on during Preliminary Hearings?	by Kevin Jones
	A pretrial hearing is a meeting with the judge that happens before trial, if the parties have not come to an agreement by that point.


	4 Things to Avoid When Selling Your Property	by Tim Bishop
	If you can steer clear of the four mistakes listed here, you will be much more likely to have a problem-free house sale.


	The Role of Contract Lawyers	by Ryan Frank
	Contract lawyers have become a more integral part of the legal industry in the past years. Part of the trend has to do with the fact that in-house positions at law firms are scarce, and becoming more so as the country’s economy continues to stagger along.


	Information You Must Know Before Filing Bankruptcy	by Tony Mandarich
	When filing for Bankruptcy, it is common to wonder what will happen to your home, cars and businesses during the process. Some people have a misconception when it comes to Bankruptcy.


	Misdemeanor Fines	by Kevin Jones
	Misdemeanors and felonies differ only in terms of their consequences and lasting effects. A misdemeanor, for example, can involve time in jail, while a felony usually requires that a sentence of one year or more be served in prison.


	Why Should Lawyers Care About PR?	© Jonathan Bernstein
	A Pyrrhic victory, defined, is a "victory won at excessive cost." It is quite possible, for example, that some of the indicted or civilly sued business executives now in the news could, ultimately, be exonerated by the courts. But at what cost?


	Large Truck Accident FAQ	by Phillip Stone
	What’s the damage difference between large truck accidents and car accidents? Typically, about 12,000 pounds. The natural laws of physics dictate that when a large-mass object slams into a small-mass object the energy released is massive.


	From lawyer to legal translation agency	by David Salter
	There is something reassuring about having a set of rules to follow, and using those rules intelligently, and sometimes creatively, to find the best legal solution for your client.


	Getting a Mortgage after Filing Bankruptcy	© J.D. Kamat
	To file for bankruptcy is considered as throwing in the towel, giving up or calling it quits. This is cannot be further from the truth.


	Bankruptcy May Not Cover Christmas Credit Card Binges	© Tony R. Bertolino
	If you are feeling overwhelmed by the debt that you are carrying and you believe that bankruptcy is your best solution, please know that some of the credit card debt you have accumulated may not be dischargeable !


	Discovering Fraudulent Appraisals During Foreclosure	By Nick Adama
	The real estate bubble could not have been inflated to such a high level without the complicity of many appraisers who threw all conservatism out the window and began giving properties ridiculous values in order to help secure loans.


	Probation for DUI Violation	© Kevin Jones
	There are many punishments that may be ordered after a DUI conviction: jail time, community service, mandatory alcohol classes, fines, and a driver’s license suspension.


	Eye witness accounts	© Dr. Ron Manclaw
	Whenever a victim testifies, under oath, against an alleged perpetrator, as you might deduce, it nearly always results in a conviction.


	Frequent Questions about Copyright	Source: US Copyright Office
	Everybody is familiar with the fact that many creative work products are copyrighted. Still, there are a number of questions that are asked on a regular basis.


	Choosing a qualified Psychological Expert Witness	© Dr. Ron Manclaw
	In Court, picking and choosing competent, qualified, expert witnesses – medical and all other is essential toward providing proper case law.


	The importance of Legal Representation	© Robert Burton
	We are all, at some point in our lives, confronted with legal issues ranging from personal injury and criminal defense cases to divorce, estate planning, business matters and more…


	Common Questions about Copyright and Fair Use	© Victoria Maxwell
	Do you have Questions about using the creative work of other artists in your own work? Generally speaking, an artist should always get permission, directly from the copyright holder or his agent…


	What is elder mediation	© Victoria Maxwell
	Elder mediation is mediation of any conflict that involves elders, their family members or others in their lives. The first contact with the mediator does not necessarily have to come from the elder involved.


	The Prenuptial Agreement and its limits	Source: Wikipedia
	A prenuptial agreement, commonly abbreviated to prenup or prenupt, is a contract entered into by two people prior to marriage or civil union. The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely…


	Why Mediation	© Robert Burton
	Mediation is a useful and effective tool to resolve current conflicts and prevent future disputes. Mediation thereby contributes to social peace.


	Collaborative Divorce	Source: Wikipedia
	Collaborative divorce is a divorce procedure where two clients agree that they will not go to court, or threaten to do so.


	Conciliation, an alternative to Litigation	Source: Wikipedia
	Conciliation is an Alternative Dispute Resolution process whereby the parties to the dispute agree to utilize the services of a Conciliator…


	Forseti, God of all Mediators	© Hanspeter Rafeiner
	Forseti is the God of justice, peace and truth in old Scandinavian mythology…