Archive for January, 2008
You Paid What For That Patent? How Patent Counsel Hiring Is Like The Vp Wardrobe Buying Process
The recent hullabaloo regarding Sarah Palin's "gold plated" wardrobe from Saks and Neiman Marcus got me thinking about how many companies select patent law firms. This may seem like a non-sequitur, but bear with me…
The Argument For Torture
I. Practical Considerations
The problem of the "ticking bomb" – rediscovered after September 11 by Alan Dershowitz, a renowned criminal defense lawyer in the United States – is old hat. Should physical torture be applied – where psychological strain has failed – in order to discover the whereabouts of a ticking bomb and thus prevent a mass slaughter of the innocent? This apparent ethical dilemma has been confronted by ethicists and jurists from Great Britain to Israel.
Nashville Dui Roadblocks And The 4th Amendment
So how can the State of Tennessee set up a DUI Road block? Well they can, it all flows from the Supreme Court of the United States decision in Michigan v. Sitz. A Nashville Tennessee DUI Road Block is on it's face a violation of the 4th Amendment, however there are exceptions to the violation that the Supreme Court has recognized and so followed by our Tennessee Supreme Court in State v. Downey.
It is understood that the 4th Amendment provides protection from seizures, (ie being pulled over by the police), as such the police have to have probable cause to believe that you committed a traffic violation or articulable suspicion to stop you as a motorist.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property With Non-compete Enforcement In A Down Economy
Companies, both big and small, are laying off and firing employees at an unprecedented rate. Many of those employees, from the mail room on up to management, have signed non-compete agreements. It is challenging enough for companies to monitor and enforce these non-compete agreements during normal business operations. In this climate of turmoil, companies need to be proactive with their non-compete enforcement programs as employees are laid off or terminated.
The Reid Method – The Procedure On How The Police Interrogate Suspects
Recently I received a letter from a mom that reported that her son went through an interrogation procedure by police detectives for two hours before they determined that he was innocent and released him. Two full hours! She mentioned that she and her son read my article about interrogation tactics and tricks used by police too late, after the episode occurred. She further stated that had they read the article, it could have saved him from this terrible ordeal. They are currently attempting to sue the department and it's officers!
How To Choose A Good Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have no other recourse but to seek redressal of grievance with a lawsuit then you will have to look for a competent attorney to handle your case. The following points are significant when making a selection:
Choose an attorney with the good track record in personal injury cases. He not only should have adequate experience in court but also at negotiating a settlement. The vast majority of cases do not go to litigation but are resolved in an out-of-court settlements. A lawsuit should be your last alternative when all else has failed. It is a fatiguing, traumatic and emotionally draining experience. Often, the reputation of a good experienced attorney is sufficient deterrent to bring the other party to the negotiating table.
How To Make A Tenant Background Check And Make Sure You Can Trust Them
Over the past few years it has become easier to discover if someone has a criminal record and this is very useful if you want to do a tenant background check. The government has not only made all this information available, but large chunks of it can be found on-line. If you know where to look.
You can find most of this information by carrying out a free criminal background check which will tell you if someone has a record or not. Most of this information is slowly being put on-line and not all of it can be found by carrying out a free search. In this case you will have to make a personal visit to your local government or town hall offices.
Boomers – "rich" Targets For Estate Looters
"Gone to Texas" was a phrase used by Americans immigrating to Texas in the 19th century and is applicable again today as the Baby Boomers (Americans born 1946-1964) begin to retire and relocate, as in times past, to Texas. Georgetown, Texas, was just named a top retirement town by Where to Retire magazine and a recent report by the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement lists Texas as the #2 state for retiree relocation surpassing Arizona and continuing to close the gap with Florida.
The Critical Elements To Seeking Private Investigator Help
Know the truth before hiring private investigator help. We give you the factors you need to be aware of.
When hiring private investigator help, you need to consider the relationship a little like employer/employee. After all, you are the one seeking work to be done on your behalf and will be paying the bill when the work is completed. In fact, it's a little like hiring a contractor in many respects.
Private Investigator Help – What They Provide
Drink Driving
Drink Driving in NSW, Australia
Before the advent of specialised instrumentation for the measuring of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in an individual, the common charge brought against the drink driver was DUI.
This expression which simply means Driving Under the Influence of intoxicating liquor has become a generic term for Drink Driving.
Since the early Seventies, in Australia, various instruments were created for the measuring of alcohol in one's breath at the roadside, such as the ampoule which contained yellow crystals which when the breath was passed through, turned green.
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