What Is the Supremacy Clause? What Are the Limits? Examples of Its Use We live in the "united" states of America, a conglomeration of separate jurisdictions that have their own laws, but which are also, at some point and to some degree, subject to ... [Read more...]
The Constitutional Protection Against Self-Incrimination
What Does "Self-Incriminate" Mean? When Can You Exercise Your 5th Amendment Rights? The language of the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution affords a number of rights to every U.S. citizen, including the right not to be "compelled in any ... [Read more...]
Slip-and-fall Claims on Commercial Property
Your Best Chance of Recovery When You Are Hurt on Business Premises As a general rule, all property owners—commercial and residential—have a duty to maintain the premises so as to minimize the risk of injury to anyone legally visiting the property. ... [Read more...]
BP Liable for Cleanup, Fines and Economic Damages, but Probably Not Punitive Damages
This past Saturday, BP announced that operation "Top Kill" failed to plug the leak in its "Deepwater Horizon" Gulf of Mexico oil well. Some administration officials are exploring whether BP should be held criminally liable for alleged ... [Read more...]
What is a Notary and Why do we Notarize Documents?
You've probably had documents notarized, but did you know why? Is there really a purpose or benefit to having a document notarized? Definitely, says Tim Reiniger, executive director of the National Notary Association. Having a notary public ... [Read more...]