http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/government.html Avvo.com - Government Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/erisa---the-federal-law-that-governs-employee-benefits-and-employer-provided-group-insurance ERISA attorney John Tucker explains the Employee Retirement Income Security and how it applies to group insurance and pensions you may have through your employer. This includes Long Term Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k Plans, and Pensions. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:07:34 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/17-must-haves-for-government-subcontracts This is not an all Inclusive ist but use this as a guide to make sure you are drafting solid subcontracts when you are the Prime Contractor on a Federal Contract for construction. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:29:18 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/traps-to-avoid-when-suing-the-government-in-california Suing a public entity in the State of California has many hidden traps for the unwary. This guide is to help you through the process so you don't loose your rights through simple mistakes. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:01 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/constitutional-law-first-amendment-protections-1 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. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:38:14 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/government-auditor-responsibilities-for-detecting-fraud Fraud is not "black and white" there can be uncertainties, misrepresentations (some innocent), and errors that are not due to fraudulent intent. Government auditors need to know what their responsibilities are to provide "reasonable assurance" that fraud has not taken place as a part of their job. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:10:47 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-obtain-records-of-information-from-government-agencies The Freedom of Information Act, codified in the United States Code at 5 U.S.C. § 552, requires federal agencies to disclose any information in their possession to anyone requesting the information so long as the information is not exempt from disclosure under one of nine specific exceptions. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:47:23 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-your-rights-under-ohios-public-records-law 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. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/whistleblower-protection-airline-industry Are whistleblowers in the airline industry protected from retaliation? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:59:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/top-ten-non-profit-governance-mistakes-from-a-lawyers-perspective Lawyers who regularly represent tax-exempt and non-profit organizations are eventually solicited for advice regarding non-profit governance. Often these questions drift into management issues. While always quick to point out that my expertise is in non-profit law, not management, I have summarized s Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:20:40 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/jury-duty Is jury duty an obligation or an honor? The answer is that it is both. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:19:49 PDT