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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While the controversial and longstanding ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy was revoked by the United States government last month, a lesser change to the law has been gathering pace.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.Furthermore, the new change in the law does not compel every military chaplain from having to perform the marriage ceremony where it is legal as they can abstain on grounds of faith; in such cases, another chaplain or a lay minister from the community would be legally able to marry the couple.
Many who consistently advocated for gay rights in the army have been encouraged by these recent events and changes to the law and insist that the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy as well as the new marriage laws represent a huge step forward. Tony Felice, President of the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, asserted that the new laws will hopefully result in a watershed moment and that in years to come we will look back and see that this was the period in which a fundamental shift occurred within the armed forces and their attitude towards gay rights.
03.10.2011. 18:12