The Checks and Balances in Our System of Government After achieving independence from England in the Revolutionary War, our founding fathers adopted the Articles of Confederation to provide a central government for the 13 colonies. The Articles of ... [Read more...]
Voting Rights in the United States Constitution
Does the Constitution Protect the Right to Vote? Many would argue that the right to vote is our most important right, an essential component of democracy, but if you look at the text of the U.S. Constitution, as originally ratified, you won't find ... [Read more...]
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The Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Requirements in Bankruptcy
What Is Required? When Must You Complete the Programs? After losing your job, suffering injury or illness, or going through a divorce, you might find it difficult or impossible to meet your financial obligations. A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy ... [Read more...]
What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t Do Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
What Rights Do Debtors Have? What Collection Efforts Are Prohibited? When you're struggling to meet your financial obligations, you have enough on your mind without having to worry about aggressive or abusive debt collectors. That's one of the ... [Read more...]
Your Options for Recovering Compensation after a Construction Site Accident Injury
Your Eligibility for Workers' Compensation | Filing a Third-Party Claim Construction sites are among the most dangerous work environments in the United States, with more than 150,000 injuries reported by construction workers every year, according to ... [Read more...]
Strict Liability in Criminal Prosecutions
Conviction of Guilt Without Regard to Intent or State of Mind In the criminal justice system, offenses are commonly categorized based on the state of mind of the perpetrator at the time of the act, and criminal statutes typically identify the state ... [Read more...]
Strict Liability in Personal Injury Claims
Recovering Compensation Without Proving Negligence Most personal injury claims are based on a legal theory of negligence. To prove negligence, you must show that another person or entity (like a business) failed to act as reasonably and that you ... [Read more...]
Liability for Injuries to Visitors in Your Home
The Duties Owed to Social Guests and Workers | How Liability Is Determined You've been invited to a party by a friend or acquaintance and while you're there, you slip and fall on an icy sidewalk or stairway or trip on torn carpet or broken tile. Can ... [Read more...]
Fencing Around a Residential Swimming Pool Prevents Liability
The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine | State Fencing Requirements There's nothing quite like a quick dip in your pool, particularly during the dog days of summer. A residential pool can be a great source of enjoyment and refreshment, but it can also ... [Read more...]
