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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Mis-sold PPI’s And Claiming The Money Back
Thousands of individuals have been claiming back money in regards to their PPI as it has been mis-sold to them; however, what can be deemed as being a mis-sold policy and how can you claim back PPI?Continue reading 30.03.2012. 10:26
Understanding Finance Law In Russia
One of the keys to setting up any business – anywhere in the world – if to understand the finance law in that country or at least have a lawyer who can act on your behalf to do so. Russia is no different in this regard and a Russian attorney is highly recommended if you are going to be setting up a business in the country. For example, many of the laws and the regulations around aspects of the company such as shareholder arrangements are different in Russia than in other countries and certainly compared to what you are used to so it is important that you can have someone to go through all of this with you. Indeed, hiring a lawyer does not just mean that you will use them for advice as, even though this is obviously a big part of it, they can also act on your behalf and take the lead in negotiations such as debt problems or repayment schedules. Even things such as securing loans against your business can be a totally different matter in Russia and it is important that you know how to do all of this correctly. One of the things that many people talk about when it comes to finance law in Russia is the fact that it can be very ambiguous and perhaps not as clear as you would like it to be and, like most other countries, it can be highly complex as well. Even if you do think that you have it nailed down and know exactly how the law works in the country in relation to your business and how it operates it is still recommended that you hire the services of an attorney who will be able to keep you on the right track at all times.22.02.2012. 19:11
What Is A Will And Can It Be Contested?
A great number of people do not make a will for when they die however it is highly recommended that you do. Basically it is a legally binding document that divides up your estate when you die – so who gets the house, who gets your shares etc… However this is not all that it is designed to do and a will can also relate to who will be the legal guardian in terms of your children should you pass away as well. While this is a great thing in principle and is the best way to divide up what you own between the members of your family in a straightforward way there are times when it can become contested when certain people feel that they are not getting what they deserve etc…This is called contentious probate and is a complex legal area that requires a skilled and specialist solicitor to fight your case and have the will changed. Indeed, it can be one of the hardest things to overturn however it is not impossible to do so and many people are able to have the will changed very year. Essentially there are two ways to do this; one to prove that the person was not mentally capable at the time of the making of the will and secondly that, if the will relates to who becomes the legal guardian to children, the people in question are not suitable for this purpose.
Continue reading 02.02.2012. 16:30