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Civil rights are generally guaranteed by the federal government and sometimes by states. Examples of federal civil rights include freedom of speech, the right to vote, and the right to enjoy goods and services in businesses and other institutions open to the public. 3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Civil Rights.
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Education law is the branch of civil law that deals with students, teachers, and school systems. Each state is required, in its constitution, to provide children with an education; the federal government, because of funding requirements, also helps determine how schools are run. 2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Education.
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Environmental laws aim to protect ecosystems from harmful human actions, and to protect humans from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. Natural resource laws regulate resources such as water, forests, and wildlife protected by the government. Posted about 1 year ago in Environmental / Natural Resources.
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Ethics rules govern the professional responsibilities of lawyers and provide standards of conduct. If you think your lawyer or law firm may be violating ethics rules, a lawyer with expertise in these rules can help determine if there has been bad conduct in a case. 8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility.
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Appeals are requests to a higher court or board to change or reverse a judgment. 3 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Appeals.
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The general practice of law ranges from civil matters, such as divorce, to criminal defense, such as defending someone who was charged with a DUI offense. It also involves giving legal advice and arguing cases in court. 3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in General Practice.
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Immigration laws regulate who can enter the country and how long they can stay, in addition to determining what legal rights and responsibilities noncitizens have while they're here. 20 of 28 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Immigration.
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he term "international law" refers to 1) agreements, such as treaties, between nations (also called public international law), and 2) conflicts over which laws apply in disputes involving individuals or businesses from different nations (also called private international law). Posted about 1 year ago in International Law.
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Lawsuits are a broad range of civil actions in which a court is asked to resolve a situation on behalf of a plaintiff (the person, business, or organization initiating the lawsuit) and the defendant or respondent (the person, business, or organization being accused of something). 5 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
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The Lemon Law is both a federal and state law that primarily protects consumers who purchase new and, in some cases, used cars. Posted about 1 year ago in Lemon Law.
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Litigation is the legal process carried out in court for the purpose of settling a lawsuit. 4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Litigation.
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A motorcycle accident is a type of traffic accident that involves a motorcycle and one or more motorcyclists. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Motorcycle Accident.
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Probate is a legal process that happens after a person dies. 4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Probate.
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State laws differ regarding assets and debts accumulated during the other types of separation. For legal separations, and to protect your assets during any separation, you should see a divorce attorney. 8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.
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Workers' compensation is an insurance program that allows employees to receive financial compensation, vocational training, employment assistance, and other benefits for injuries they got while on the job. 4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Workers Compensation.
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Wrongful death is death that is a result of someone else's fault. 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Death.
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Areas that government agencies regulate include manufacturing, wages, product safety, broadcasting, immigration, and taxation. 1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Government.
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Defamation of character is a difficult crime to prove in court. Consult an attorney to determine whether your case merits a lawsuit, or whether you might take other steps to end the defamation. 11 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Libel / Slander.
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If you believe you are a victim of workplace harassment, act quickly to preserve your rights. 3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination.
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If you are arrested for a felony, it is best to get an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible to plan your defense. 8 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense. |
