Laws Guide

Guide to international laws and legal issues including probate, bankruptcy, criminal law, consumer liability and medical malpractice.

Tax Evasion

Legally, anyone that avoids paying taxes is guilty of tax evasion. Sometimes, taxpayers that make simple errors on their tax returns can be held liable for penalties, however, the IRS usually chooses to go after those that repeatedly fail to pay their fair share of taxes.

Indian Casino Gambling Law

Indian reservations have less restrictive laws when it comes to the sale of tobacco as well as gambling, however, the National Indian Gaming Commission needs to make sure that reservation casinos are in compliance with federal laws. With more and more Indian run casinos opening each year, it is important to know how your wagers will fair.

False Advertising Lawsuits

Companies that make false claims harm their consumers as much as their reputations. In order to avoid becoming a victim you should always do a comprehensive search on the history of any companies that make particularly bold claims.

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Further Changes To Gay Marriage Law

While the controversial and longstanding ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy was revoked by the United States government last month, a lesser change to the law has been gathering pace. For the first time, military chaplains will be able to legally marry gay couples if same-sex marriage is legal in the state in which they are based. Indeed, several military chaplains have complained about the massive media attention that was directed at the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy by stating that it really wasn’t a big issue within the armed forces itself.

Continue reading 03.10.2011. 18:12

Compensation For Traffic Accident Victims

Negligent drivers are not often aware of the full extent of the actions until after someone has been injured or killed. Although car insurance companies regularly settle car accident injuries claims out of court, they also work to keep their costs to a minimum. You will not accurately be able to determine how severe your injuries are until you are seen by several medical professionals. What may appear to be a sprained back may actually be a fracture, thereby causing you to incur serious medical debts. The road traffic accident site has helped countless car accident victims to connect with solicitors that are experienced in these types of cases. If you want to know what your courses of action are, you will need to have a consultation with a road accident injury compensation claim attorney.

Continue reading 09.08.2011. 12:30

Tobacco Industries Lose In Canadian Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against two major tobacco companies shifting the liability of health problems related to tobacco from the government to the tobacco producers. In a unanimous vote the court ruled that the government is not responsible for deaths or illness related to the use of tobacco products. Tobacco companies can now be held liable for any health expenses incurred by users of their products.

Continue reading 29.07.2011. 11:41

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