Legal Articles, General Practice

Cat v. Copycat: Copyright Infringement Litigation Overview.

If you have a registered copyright you may legally enforce your rights against all infringers of that copyright by filing a Complaint.

Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

Summary of FDUTPA, its application, remedies, what and who it protects

Unlawful Misclassification Of Employees As Independent Contractors By Employers

Summary of legal issues surrounding the misclassification of employees as independent contractors by employers and the rights and benefits affected

The Family Medical Leave Act

The basics of the FMLA, interference with rights, retaliation and remedies.

U. S. Immigration Benefits For Foreign Investors

Nonimmigrant visa for a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the US to invest is known as an "E-2"visa. The Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) also allows foreign investors to immigrate to the US and become what is known as “lawful Permanent Resident”(“LPR” or "Green Card).[

An Overview of Pathways to the Green Card

For much of its history, the United States had a similar policy regarding immigration, but in 1882, the U.S. Congress passed the first law that placed restrictions on who could come to this country.

Medical Malpractice and Psychiatry: Advocating For the Rights of the Mentally Ill Patient

When a loved one is placed in a mental health care facility, we expect them to be given the best care possible. Patients who are mental ill require certain level of attention and care. When that standard of care is not met, it may constitute negligence.

How Courts Protect Everyone

An article I posted on my blog about how the civil justice system in the United States helps to make sure that all people are protected, even if they are never injured or have to file a lawsuit.

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC)

Discusses Michigan's criminal sexual conduct (csc) statutes or sex crimes, also known as rape and statutory rape. Covers the definitions of the various degrees, csc first degree, csc seond degree, csc third degree, csc fourth degree and csc penalties.

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