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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:52:33 -0600

www.ontarioinjurylaw.cawww.lesiones.ca. Types of accidents or assaults that you can sue for:Injuries can happen in a number of ways. They can happen when someone is assaulted or when they slip or trip and fall. A lawyer can explain why you are entitled to sue for many car accident injuries and losses.Sometimes people are injured in more complicated ways. A knowledgeable lawyer has handled all sorts of different accidents and assaults, and can provide you with an analysis of your situation. Even if you had some fault in the accident, it may not have been all your fault.There are a number of cases and statutes that could be important in analyzing who is responsible for your injuries. For instance, if you become intoxicated at a bar and are then injured while driving, you may be entitled to claim compensation against the bar. Other examples could include property owners or municipalities that do not have appropriate safety measures or snow and ice maintenance in place on their prope...

The RIAA is Evil: Most Outrageous Recording Industry Lawsuits

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:53:31 -0600

PointCounterpoint Part I: The RIAA is EvilIt has been known for quite some time that the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA is a "monster" in some of the most literal definitions of the word- it is a massive, powerful and hateful organization that preys on the defenseless with unflinching malice. Since , they have filed over , lawsuits against any and every kind of person while being backed up by a force of thousands of formidable lawyers. And while some of these cases might have had legal ground to stand on, others have just been downright despicable. Whether it's suing children or the deceased, the RIAA has proven that there are no depths too low for them to sink to.So to give you an idea as to just how villainous they really are, we've compiled a list of the RIAA's most outrageous and offensive lawsuits.Laser Printer PirateIf you thought that you had to be a human being to fall under the radar of the RIAA, guess again. Though technically not a lawsuit, the fo...

Rhode Island Personal Injury Law FAQS and Automobile - Car Accidents - by a RI Lawyer - Attorney

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:53:45 -0600

Question: Should I negotiate with the insurance adjuster myself without the help of an attorney in order to settle a Rhode Island personal injury, slip and fall or automobile auto car accident case?Answers: No. Representing yourself and negotiating with an insurance adjuster is usually not a good idea! Because you are not an attorney and have not handled personal injury matters before, you are often not aware of the full value of your case. The insurance adjuster may take advantage of your inexperience. Insurance adjusters typically will offer a lot less money to a person representing themselves than they would to an attorney representing a client. Article by Rhode Island Personal Injury law attorney, David Slepkow --Furthermore, when you are representing yourself in a Rhode Island personal injury or slip and fall case, the insurance company knows that you do not know how to litigate a lawsuit. Therefore you don't have as much leverage with the insurance adjuster.Que...

Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Remedies Potentially Available to Hawaii Employers for Deleted Files

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:46:47 -0600

The federal Eastern District Court of Missouri recently issued a ruling that could broaden the remedies available to Hawaii employers for damage caused to computers by departing employees. Specifically, in Lasco Foods, Inc. v. Hall and Shaw Sales, Marketing, & Consulting, the Court interpreted the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 'CFAA' to permit a federal remedy for employers whose former employees delete andor steal company information from laptop computers. In that case, two managers left the plaintiff company and, according to the plaintiff, failed to return their laptop computers when requested and copied or downloaded confidential and trade secret information. The files on the computer containing such information were then deleted prior to the laptop computers being returned. The plaintiff filed a complaint alleging several causes of action, including a claim under CFAA. The Court rejected the defendants' argument in a motion to dismiss that the plaintiff was prohibited fr...

The Chronicles of Law Profession

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:39:21 -0600

There are no accounts of when exactly the legal profession flourished. However, history says that long before the Common Era, people depended on individuals who were knowledgeable of their laws to defend their arguments in courts when they got into conflicts with others. These law experts and defenders are those who have emerged today as lawyers or attorneys.When we speak of laws, it does not necessarily mean that we should only tackle those rules and regulations set by the authorities. Dealing with it implies understanding the concepts of justice, human rights and responsibilities to others and most especially the accepted rights and wrongs in the society. It is therefore more precise to think of law as the application of principles that are assumed just and appropriate in a specific dealing or situation.Today, we may say that the legal professionals are segregated in their particular line of specialization since a single lawyer may not have the capacity to focus his attention in al...

Law Firm Size - Does it Matter?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:42:57 -0600

There are several ways to determine the credibility and the effectiveness of a lawyer. One of which depends on the size of their law office. Hence, this article will discuss the different benefits that you may gain from understanding the categories of law firms according to their sizes. Being aware of their differences may help you search out the best services and representations that you need in your particular case.Sole Legal PractitionerAfter passing in the bar exams and meeting the other qualifications, a lawyer may opt to practice his profession solely. Being alone in his practice does not necessarily mean that a sole practitioner is not that competitive in handling cases. In particular cases, their services can be beneficial to their clients. These potential benefits include: Having a more personal approach on your case Your case will not be passed from one lawyer to another, enabling the lawyer to have more focus on your case. Lesser professional fees and litigation expe...

Jail Term for Employee Underscores Importance of Hawaii Employers Complying with HIPAA

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:02:09 -0600

In June , a -year-old Honolulu mother of three young children was sentenced to a year in prison for illegally accessing another woman's medical records and posting on a MySpace page that she had HIV. The State of Hawaii brought charges against the woman under a state statute criminalizing the unauthorized access to a computer; and which categorized the conduct of the defendant as a class B felony. According to accounts of the incidents that led to the woman's conviction, there was a feud between the victim and the victim's sister-in-law, a friend of the defendant. The defendant, who worked as a patient service representative at the hospital where the victim was a patient, accessed the computer for the victim's sister-in-law. Over the course of approximately ten months, the defendant accessed the patient's medical records three times through a computer. After she learned of the victim's medical condition, the defendant posted on her MySpace page that the victim had HIV. In a...