Articles for category: Legal

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Cobb County Transit System:

One of the newest public transit systems in the metro Atlanta area is the Cobb County Transit system. Commonly known as the CCT, this bus line has only been in existence since 1989. The line was created to service the heavily populated areas of the county. Cobb County is one of the more affluent, and ...

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Vehicle Donations in Dallas and Texas

If you’re looking to donate your car in Dallas, Texas here are a few worthy organizations. Donating your car in Dallas or other parts of Texas couldn’t be easier. The Child Abuse Hotline in serves a valuable purpose. Persons can call them at 1-888-531-8610 to report suspected child abuse. This hotline provides national and local ...

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How to Handle Inappropriate Job Interview Questions

Although there are federal and state laws limiting what prospective employers can ask applicants during an interview, many employers find ways to walk the fine line between appropriate and inappropriate; legal and illegal. One of the reasons they continue to do this is because far too many employees are not aware of their rights regarding ...

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California: No RFID Chip Implants to Track Employees

Don’t be surprised if the human resources administrator takes you through employee orientation on your first day of work, and after the usual introductions, signing paperwork, getting photographed for your badge, you are taken to the chip implant room. In case you are wondering, it is the same kind of radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip that ...

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Know Your Workplace’s Bereavement Leave Policy

Knowing your company’s bereavement policy now, before you need it can save you heartaches and headaches later on, if you ever need it. The bereavement leave policy where you work is as important to know as other company policies that cover time off from work. Does Your Workplace Have a Bereavement Leave Policy? First, find ...

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Exclusionary Rule Policy

Exclusionary Rule Policy Within this document an in-depth evaluation of the Exclusionary Rule will be presented. This includes the exclusionary rule’s underlying principles, purpose, four basic exceptions to the exclusionary rule, such as independent source, inevitable discovery, attenuation, and the good faith exception. In addition, major benefits and disadvantages will be discussed including alternative solutions, ...

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Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Settlements

Medical malpractice is arguably the most severe reason for personal injury claims, and often results in a much larger settlement than other types of personal injuries. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide adequate or accurate treatment for a patient, resulting in negative consequences. Personal injury settlements can be sought by victims ...

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How to Opt-Out of Junk Mail Coming to Your House

A few years ago the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) set up the National Do Not Call Registry in order to stem the tide of telemarketing calls. If you don’t want any more telemarketers phoning your house while you’re eating dinner all you need to do is sign up for the Do Not Call Registry and ...

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Filing a Tax Extension

Note: Before we begin, I am not a CPA, nor a representative for the IRS. I am simply an informed citizen who has done my homework, and has a few subject matter insiders in my circle of friends. I am giving advice, but you should get the help of a CPA if you are unsure ...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Copyright Infringement

As you’re creating something, you may wonder what copyright infringement actually is. It’s necessary, if you’re creating a work — albeit written, musical, videos, software or some other form — that you know the definition of copyright infringement. This issue is very complicated, and not very easily spelled out in plain English. Copyright infringement is ...