Hiring an employee can costs in the neighborhood of 25 to 30 percent more than hiring a independent contractor to perform the same work. The additional cost includes matching the employee's Social Security and Medicare tax, paying for unemployment compensation and workmen's compensation insurance, liability insurance, and providing medical and other employee benefits. If you contract to have wor ...
So you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Pennsylvania. You'll notice that your first major event is a preliminary hearing which is usually held in front of a district judge or magistrate. This could be and often is the single most important event in any criminal case except for a possible jury trial.
Many defendants assume that the preliminary hearing is just that, a preli
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I am a cigar smoker. I enjoy an occasional premium cigar. Many of my close friends also smoke cigars. I love to sit down with a group of close friends and enjoy a good cigar and some quality conversation.
I am not a cigarette smoker. If you are, I respect your right to smoke cigarettes. However, I believe the cigarette industry is completely and entirely responsible for the continued attac
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HOW A JURY COULD ACQUIT CASEY ANTHONY
While many members of the public may be as surprised or even more surprised than the prosecution was, the fact that a jury acquitted Casey Anthony isn't actually that surprising. The jury simply did their job with the evidence presented and rendered what they felt was a fair verdict under the circumstances. The fact of whether or not she killed her child
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You probably have seen advertisements for LegalZoom and similar companies. If you are thinking about starting your own business then you may be considering using LegalZoom, doing it yourself, or hiring an attorney. I want to discuss the advantages of hiring an attorney versus using a company like LegalZoom.
LegalZoom is not a law firm. They cannot offer you legal advice. You simply tell t
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Under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act your school district must provide special needs children with an education specifically designed to meet the unique educational needs of YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHILD in the least restrictive environment appropriate to the child’s need. That is, the least restrictive environment in which YOUR child learns.
Each special need child is entitle
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The governor maybe signing a new Castle Doctrine bill which supposedly expands the rights of self defense in Pennsylvania. According to those in charge you will be able to stand your ground and defend yourself with deadly force outside of your home or business without a duty to retreat.
However, the expansion of the bill is watered down by a few huge caveats. The District Attorney's Associat
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Whenever a person interacts with law enforcement, they often wonder what their rights are, particularly as to whether... ...
CAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY CAR?
If you have been pulled over by the police for any reason,
and they wish to search your car they will need your consent or a warrant.
The police can search your car only under three circumstances. First, with your consent or secondly with a warrant. The only other ability the police have to search your car is an inventory search which is part of a caretakin
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SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Syllabus
SNYDER v. PHELPS ET AL.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR
THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 09–751. Argued October 6, 2010—Decided March 2, 2011
For the past 20 years, the congregation of the Westboro Baptist Church has picketed military funerals to communicate its belief that God hates the United States for its tolerance of h
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Recently I’ve been asked many times if someone’s Facebook postings are private. Most people conclude that because they restrict who can see various information about them on Facebook, and limit which friends and friends of friends can see various photos and personal data, that they have restricted the privacy as such that those matters should not be considered “public information”.
I can tell
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Commonwealth v. Benson
Pa Superior Court – 12/16/2010 - 2010 Pa. Super. 234
BY
Attorney Vincent Monfredo of Rominger & Associates (contact 717-241-6070)
Facts
The Defendant was accused of burglarizing a home and robbing the owner who came home during the burglary. The Defendant was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to a total term of incarceration of fourteen and one half (14 1/2) ye
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To catch Karl's Jan. 31st interview with Dan Rea of WBZ 1030 out of Boston...click here... ...
Karl and Bob talked for an hour about guns, gun control and guns rights. Hear the full audio, and leave your comments... ...
SEE THE ARTICLE / VIDEO (http://www.abc27.com/Global/story.asp?S=13285614) ...
Hmmm.... didn't I warn about this... Barrack just uninsured a bunch of kids! duh -
"Major health insurance companies in California and other states have decided to stop selling policies for children rather than comply with a new federal healthcare law that bars them from rejecting youngsters with preexisting medical conditions".... -MORE
AND from Forbes -
Do Private Health Insurers H
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Despite what the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Legislature tells you, the following amendment will not save anyone convicted under the new poaching law from having their gun right stripped for life.
The Amendment reads;
Amend Bill, page 6, by inserting after line 30
(k) Impact on other laws. A felony under this title shall not be deemed to constitute a felony for the purpose of any
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Gun lobby victory as every American's right to bear arms upheld by ruling
National Rifle Association celebrates US supreme court ruling that ends localised gun control laws in America
Supporters of gun rights in the US won a major legal victory today, when the highest court in the country ruled that an individual's constitutional right to bear arms applied to every corner of the country and th
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