Government Legal Guides (124 found)

Written by Stephen Hayes Carpenter JR
Convicted soldiers are entitled to submit clemency matters to the convening authority, pursuant to Rule for Court-Martial (RCM) 1105. If the convening authority does not grant clemency the soldier may next ask the Secretary of the Army for relief under UCMJ, Article 74(a) and Army Reg. 15-130.
Posted 7 months ago in Military Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Settlement negotiations to resolve a dispute can be difficult and can be time consuming. What to do and how to proceed are questions. And a frequent question is asked, Do I need a lawyer? This legal guide suggests two good reasons to hire a lawyer to assist in your dispute resolution negotiations.
10 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Government. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by John M. Kaman
An explanation of how presidential pardons are obtained. References throughout are to the official pardon form which must be obtained from the Office of Pardons.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Election Campaign / Political Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This is a brief article on what you need to know if you are a fighter, official, promoter, coach, or whistleblower involved in amateur mixed martial arts or boxing in the State of California.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Administrative Law.

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to help citizens understand their rights under the Brown Act. The Act assures citizens that the affairs of the government are open and transparent. As shown below, failures to comply can result in the voidability of certain legislative acts.
Posted 6 months ago in Government. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a very useful law that provides public access to government materials. FOIA carries a presumption of disclosure of government records. The government - not the public - has to describe why information sought may not be released. This short guide is a How To.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Government.

Written by George Nicholas Wukovich
In 2007, Congress enacted Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA) which expands the statutory definition of Responsible Reporting Entities (RRE’s) to include all Liability Insurers and Workers Compensation programs. The statute became effective on July 1, 2009.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Federal Regulation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Once you have been served with a summons and complaint your anxiety level probably rises, you may get nervous about what to do and you can have a hard time keeping your emotions in check. This legal guide proposes the basic nuts and bolts approach to help you prepare your formal small claims Answer.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in State, Local And Municipal Law. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alfred A. Spitzzeri
Is jury duty an obligation or an honor? The answer is that it is both.
Posted 3 months ago in State, Local And Municipal Law.

Written by Mark Weaver
Ohio law allows anyone to inspect public records or obtain copies of those records at the offices of local, county, and state government. While there are some exceptions to what records can be accessed, most records are available for review. It's your government and you own the records.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 2 months ago in State, Local And Municipal Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
The freedoms of speech and of the press are two of the most valued rights we have. These are contained in the Bill of Rights as the first amendment to our Unites States Constitution. They stem from three important historical, political and social ideals which this short legal guide reveals.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 28 days ago in Government. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
The federal False Claims Act enables private individuals to file suit against alleged perpetrators of fraud against the government.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Native Peoples Law, also known as American Indian Law, includes federal laws that recognize specific Native American tribes or nations and their ownership of particular U.S. territories.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Native Peoples Law.

Written by Avvo Staff
Constitutional law involves the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, which deals with the basic ground rules for our country’s operation.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Constitutional.

Written by Avvo Staff
People who invent unique products and processes often need patent prosecution attorneys to apply for government protection of their inventions.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Patent Application.

Written by Avvo Staff
Banks and bank accounts are regulated by both state and federal laws. Banking or financial law governs Internet banking, credit unions, savings and loan associations, banks, and thrift institutions.
1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Banking.

Written by Avvo Staff
Public finance involves securing funding for a wide variety of public-works projects, from sewer plants to low-income housing. Investors loan the government the money for construction costs; in exchange, investors receive tax-free interest payments on their loans.
Posted about 1 year ago in Public Finance / Tax Exempt Finance.

Written by Avvo Staff
Project finance law applies to the process of valuing, structuring, and funding large public and private infrastructure and construction projects, such as light-rail installations and airplane construction.
Posted about 1 year ago in Project Finance.

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal crimes are those that violate U.S. law. Common federal crimes include immigration violations, weapons or drug smuggling, some property crimes, and violent crimes under certain circumstances, such as the murder of a judge or police officer.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Federal Crime.

Written by Avvo Staff
Health care law encompasses federal laws governing health insurance programs and state laws that preserve patients' rights.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Health Care.