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Prima Facie Meaning

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Prima Facie Meaning in Legal Dictionary Prima facie is a Latin term meaning "at first look", "at first sight", "on first view", or "at first appearance". In law, it is used to refer to a case where the evidence before the court is sufficient to support a judgment in the plaintiff's favor, without any need for the plaintiff to produce any further evidence. In common law jurisdictions, prima facie is the standard of proof in civil cases. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a higher standard. In order for a plaintiff to win...

16 October

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Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)

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Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) In recent years, increasing attention has been given to lawsuits motivated by a desire to censor or silence those bringing up a matter of public interest or concern through defamation lawsuits. Such a lawsuits is referred to as a “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” or SLAPP. When a plaintiff files a SLAPP, the plaintiff knows he or she will not prevail. The plaintiff aims to instill fear or create legal expenses for the defendant to contest the claim, so that the defendant will cease his or her criticism. Usually, a SLAPP follows a legal threat or...

13 September

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The Role of Premise Liability in the Average Person’s Life

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The Role of Premise Liability in the Average Person’s Life

What is Premise Liability and what is the role of it in the average person's life All people, regardless of how they spend their days, have some risk of being injured on a commercial piece of property. When you go to the grocery store, shop for new clothing, visit the dentist to have your teeth cleaned, take in a movie, or dine at your favorite restaurant, there is always the potential that you can be injured while on the business’s property. PREMISE LIABILITY Hurt on Property Owned by Someone Else? We Know Premises Liability Law We have recovered millions of dollars due to dangerous...

20 August

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The Most Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice Cases

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit The basis of a medical malpractice lawsuit is negligent treatment by act or omission on the part of the healthcare provider that falls below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient. Injured patients file medical malpractice suits to gain compensation for their pain and suffering — which can be significant. The most common causes and types of medical malpractice cases are as follows. Prescription Drugs Mistakes Errors relating to prescription drugs are a common form of medical malpractice cases. The side effects or damage caused by a prescribed drug may...

20 August

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Family Law | Types Of Family Law Cases

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Family Law Family law has become a major component of law, including such legal issues as divorce, child custody, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, and other matters. In particular, divorces have created a growing need for lawyers who can handle the complex and sensitive issues involved in such cases. A family law attorney can help a client navigate through the legal obstacles in a divorce to obtain the most favorable settlement or financial outcome for the client. It may be particularly advisable to have an attorney in a case involving the division of very valuable assets. An attorney can also assist a client...

20 August

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Criminal Law

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What is Criminal Law? Criminal law is an area that has gotten increased attention in America due to changes in public attitudes towards certain types of crimes as well as concerns about the rate of incarceration. In particular, there have been growing efforts to legalize marijuana in many states and to address what is perceived as excessive incarceration in the nation. Currently, about 2.5 million Americans are incarcerated, making America the leader in total and per capita incarceration worldwide. Because of this unique approach to criminal law, America’s prison system has been referred to as a “prison-industrial complex.” Critics have countered that...

18 July

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US Traffic Law – US Traffic Regulations

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The US traffic law has become an area of enormous growth due, in part, to the implementation by many cities of red light cameras, which have raised legal and ethical questions among the public. Traffic stops have also become an unofficial way for cities to raise revenues, thus being used as a form of tax collection. This practice also raises ethical questions as it creates a conflict of interest for those issuing tickets, with emphasis on revenue generation over public safety. Nonetheless, US traffic law is critical for public safety, as hundreds of thousands of people die each year from...

14 July

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Employment Law – Examples and Explanations

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Employment Law - Examples and Explanations

What is Employment Law? Employment law is very important for our society, as it protects the workforce as well as businesses from illegal activities and dangers. Because of the vastness of the labor market, employment law has become a much-needed area, particularly for the public. Employment law encompasses such topics as discrimination, retaliation, safety, and working conditions, among many other areas. National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a federal law established in 1935 by President F.D. Roosevelt, gives workers the right to form or join unions, complain about pay and working conditions, and also protects businesses from coercive...

20 August

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MECHANICAL RIGHT And MECHANICAL REPRODUCTION RIGHT

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MECHANICAL RIGHT And MECHANICAL REPRODUCTION RIGHT

WHAT IS MECHANICAL RIGHT OR MECHANICAL REPRODUCTION RIGHT? What is Mechanical right ? The term “mechanical” or “mechanical license” or “mechanical reproduction license” has its origin from early 20th century when “piano rolls” were used for recording the music on it. Mechanical right covers the mechanical reproduction of a recording in multiple copies. A mechanical reproduction license grants the rights to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions (songs) on CD’s , records , tapes, ringtones or in any Digital configurations. Concept is primarily to share the royalty incomes received from mechanical reproduction (utilised in any format) among authors , publishers and /...

15 January

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Accident Injury Claims Done Right

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Accident Injury Claims Done Right Finding and recruiting a competent lawyer will assist you a lot in coping with a traffic crash. They will help calm your mind by grappling with all the ethical facets of the case as you concentrate on coping with the pain and misery of such a stressful experience. There are attorneys out there eager and able to make sure that you are paid for getting injured in a case you might not have had any influence over. Accident Injury - Medical and Legal Assistance Never delay to get medical and legal assistance following an injury. A lot of...

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