Legal Articles, General Practice

Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act

In 1980, Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), 26 U.S.C.S. 1445. The law provides that if a seller of real property is a "foreign person," the buyer must withhold a tax equal to 10% of the gross purchase price, unless an exemption applies under the law.

State and Federal Disclosure Requirements for Unbuilt Condominiums in Nevada

In the event that no Public Offering Statement is delivered to prospective purchasers prior to purchasing an unbuilt condominium unit, then the purchaser is entitled to rescission.

Workplace Injuries in Meat Industry Underreported - St. Louis Work Comp Attorneys

If you work in the meat and poultry industry, and you have sustained an injury or illness as a result of the work you do, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits.

Biggest Risk Factors for Child Car Accidents in Chicago

Children are the worst victims of car accidents, as quite often, the injuries prove fatal.

Overview of LGBTI Asylum

Under current U.S. immigration law, LGBTI aliens may seek asylum in the United States.

What Rights Does an Uber or Lyft Passenger Have in an Auto Accident?

What you need to know if you are involved in an accident while travelling in a ride share.

What Rights Do I Have if I am Hurt on the Job?

Overview of benefits available to injured workers in Louisiana.

Accidents While Pregnant - St. Louis Automobile Wreck Law Firm

Being involved in any kind of automobile accident is frightening, but especially if you are pregnant.

Understanding Your Rights as a Disabled Person in the Workplace

Thriving in a workplace oriented around the capabilities of able-bodied individuals is challenging enough without facing issues related to discrimination, but alas, workplace bias against disabled persons remains a common occurrence in American society.

What To Do If You Get Arrested For Possession Of Marijuana In Albany, NY

Though some states have realized the harm inherent in prosecuting nonviolent individuals who are found to be in possession of marijuana, New York unfortunately has not; despite our modern understanding of the relatively benign nature of most “soft” drugs, New York retains strict drug laws.

Legal Articles Additional Disclaimer

Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.