Category: Law
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What Happens to Your Money When You Die?
We all know that when our lives on Earth are over, we no longer own any asset or property. So what happens to your money when you die? If someone dies with no estate plan or written will, his or her estate will be distributed in accordance to the intestacy law — the assets will…
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Grading the Best and Worst TV Lawyers
Fictional lawyers, like Sarah MacKenzie, Saul Goodman, Ally McBeal and Eugene Young, have played some mysterious roles in American TV series. Some of them may scare you, amuse you or even inspire you to get a law degree. The reality is, we watch these courtroom drama show because we’re always intrigued in the inner workings…
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The Second Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms
After the many mass shootings took place in the United States, the debate about the interpretation of the founding fathers’ second amendment has again receive a national spotlight. Many lawmakers, including the advocates of gun rights, have stated it is time for America to examine its gun control laws and regulations. Here’s what you need…
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The History of Magna Carta
The Magna Carta Libertatum, also known as the Great Charter of Liberties, was a medieval document created by the Archbishop of Canterbury to end the turmoil between King John of England and the rebel barons. It was sealed by King John on 15 June 1215, agreeing to the protection of church rights, the barons ‘…
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What Photographers Need to Know about Privacy and Copyright
Many photographers are not aware of their legal rights and responsibilities when venturing in street photography. A single photo may have different rights in it. The person photographed in a photo may have certain rights apart from the photographer’s lawful right to his or her work. Learn how the copyright law protects your photos and…
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Social Media Evidence in a Court of Law
The growth of social media such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter not only had a strong impact in the world, but also on our legal system. It gave birth to a new source of admissible evidence in court cases. Personal injury, family law, employment or any kind of claims where behavior and character are…
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Drone Filming: Laws and Regulations by State
In the past few years, drone filming became popular among photographers and film hobbyists. And there are new laws and regulations by state mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration(FFA) that many are not aware of. This graphical guide offer a summary of some of the regulations and guidance you must learn if you want to…
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The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
After the World War 2, the United Nations took a moral stance against human rights violations and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a declaration of 30 rights that belong to all of us. It became the accepted world standard to protect our life, freedom, security and other things that we are entitled to that…
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All Rise: A Case Against Hourly Billing Legal Fees
Traditionally, the professional legal billing standard has been to charge clients on an hourly basis. The process of billing for the time worked instead of the result attained is unproductive. This infographic explain why the current billing practices is outdated and need to change. Specifications Infographic Design Advocacy Year Published 2013 Published by San…
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