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CAN A PRESIDENT PARDON HIMSELF: PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS RULES
December 09, 2020 2:58:37 PMThe President of the United States has the constitutional power to issue a federal pardon, which effectively sets aside the punishment in a federal crime. A federal pardon in the United States is the President of the United States’ action that completely sets aside the punishment for a federal crime. The President is the only…
Read MoreHOW TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
December 07, 2020 3:28:05 PMA misconception exists that bankruptcy is caused by inescapable debt as a last resort when an individual cannot meet debt obligations and has taken on too much credit. However, bankruptcy can also be filed after suffering a major unexpected financial blow. Bankruptcy does not magically waive all debt, and the debtor is still required to pay….
Read MorePROCESS SERVICE RULES AND LAWS IN FLORIDA
December 02, 2020 2:53:02 PMPERSONAL JURISDICTION IN FLORIDA A court has personal jurisdiction when it can decide for the party being sued in a case. Before a court can exercise power over a party, the U.S. Constitution requires that the party has certain minimum contacts with the forum in which the court sits. Statutory requirements and federal Constitutional limits…
Read MoreTYPES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
November 30, 2020 3:21:38 PMDiscrimination is when unjustified distinctions are made about individuals that harm their lives. There are roughly four types of discrimination in the workplace, classified as [A.] direct discrimination, [B.] indirect discrimination [C.] harassment, and [D.] victimization. There is a difference in the pervasive degree of these forms of discrimination, although they are all prohibited by…
Read MoreLetters Rogatory in Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide to Cross-Border and Interstate Judicial Assistance
November 24, 2020 1:41:54 PMIn the increasingly interconnected world of litigation, legal professionals often face the challenge of obtaining evidence or service of process across national borders. One critical tool in addressing these challenges is Letters Rogatory. This comprehensive guide explores the role of Letters Rogatory in international litigation, its uses, processes, advantages, and limitations. Click here for information…
Read MoreHOW TO SERVE LEGAL PAPERS IN CALIFORNIA
November 20, 2020 6:25:44 PMThis article will provide guidance on How To Serve legal papers in California. Once formal notice has been given to the other party, the legal process has been said to have started. Service of the court papers means that the defendant is supplied with a copy of any paper filed with the court. Consequently, a…
Read MorePROCESS SERVER REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO THE STATE
November 17, 2020 8:07:51 PMThis article provides guidance on Process Server Requirements according to the state. Hiring a process server is an important step in ensuring a legal matter is heard by the court with as little hassle as possible. The process server’s role is to provide the defendants with notice of a pending lawsuit asserted against them. PROCESS…
Read MoreFOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT: SUING A FOREIGN COUNTRY
November 09, 2020 3:27:55 PMThe Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act is enacted to comprehend the limits of litigation against a foreign entity. Essentially, it provides an understanding of the circumstances where the breach of a power’s immunity is considered acceptable as a charge. Questions for the FSIA reform have always been hotly argued to resolve the interpretation and the scope…
Read MoreUnderstanding Federal and State Witness Fees State by State
November 05, 2020 3:01:35 PMFederal and state witness fees vary significantly across all 51 jurisdictions. Federal law under 28 U.S.C. § 1821 sets a $40-per-day attendance fee with IRS-rate mileage reimbursement. State rates range from $1.50 per day in Alabama to $95 per day in New Mexico, with mileage allowances as low as $0.05 per mile and as high…
Read MoreHIPPA COMPLIANCE A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN
November 03, 2020 12:18:04 AMThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was a law enacted at the federal level creating national standards for disclosing sensitive patient information. This prevented information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent. The act itself covers health insurance coverage for workers and their families [Title I of HIPAA,] national identifiers and electronic health…
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