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Robert Kiyosaki Says There Are 3 Types of Education For Financial Success
According to Robert Kiyosaki, there are 3 types of education that are key to financial success in life.
-Scholastic education: This education teaches us to read, write and do math. This education is very important in today’s world.
-Professional education: This education teaches you how to work for money and if your smart get a job as a doctor, lawyer, accountant or other professional trades such as plumbers, builders, auto mechanics and electricians. The country is full of school that will give you this education to help you become more employable.
-Financial education: This is the education where you learn to have money work for you rather than you work for money. This education is not taught in most of our schools.
So many of our parents taught us the “Poor Dad” mentality where we had to get our education to go and work for someone else. Well, with the economy as it is right now, it is less stable having a corporate job than a work at home job. But as Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad” taught him, “If you have a poor financial education, you will always work for the rich.”
I don’t know about you, but I am psychologically unemployable having gained the knowledge of a financial education through my Wealth Masters International system. I am no longer employable to work for money. I need to work for myself and have my money working for me. Nothing else makes sense, not even if I was broke would I go back to work for a paycheck. When there are opportunities on the internet where you can work form home and spend less time and create a profit rather than a wage the sky is the limit.
I came to realize that the direct sales system is a way for anyone to acquire great wealth. The system is open to anyone who has drive, determination and perseverance. Or as I also like to categorize it, the correct Mindset, Marketing and Mission. It doesn’t matter your age, gender, race, or popularity. The direct sales industry is about how much you are willing to learn, share and grow.
My experience with direct sale and network marketing is that people are very willing to share their newly acquired systems to make money. They become teachers of their trade and give back to the economy in a positive manner.
So let us all share what we have learned for ourselves about financial education so we can all create wealth and not work for the rich man any longer.
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Criminal Records Can Affect Your Lifestyle And Make Life Difficult
We all make mistakes and sometimes those mistakes cause us to have a run in with the law.We can do our best to get out of the trouble and in many cases with the right lawyer and a bit of luck we will succeed. There are those inevitable times however that the best lawyer and the best run of luck are just not enough to get you out of a criminal conviction. In those cases you will have a criminal record that will be attached to you for the rest of your life. Those criminal records can affect your lifestyle in a wide variety of ways. Lets take a moment to look at the ways that a criminal record can affect you.
First off it can affect your ability to make a decent living for yourself. Criminal records can be used as a basis for an employer to not hire you. While most of the time it is possible that a potential employer will listen to what happened and take that into consideration before making a hiring decision, there are some companies out there who have a zero tolerance policy against convictions of any kind other than very minor traffic or drug possession charges. In those cases a criminal conviction means an automatic closed door.
In many states, and in some cases in specific cities, there are laws that allow rental agencies to perform background checks and use the appearance of a criminal record as a basis to deny a rental of an apartment or house to you. These laws are not extremely common but they do exist, mostly in larger cities and more conservative states.
This means that the legal troubles you had 20 years ago may be enough to prevent you from getting that amazing apartment when its time for you to relocate for your job.
In most states the law allows a lender to perform a background check on a person before they make a decision as to whether or not to make a loan or issue a line of credit. These laws mean that you can be denied a car loan, mortgage, small business loan, home improvement loan, even a personal loan or check cashing advance based on a the presence of a criminal record. In fact some banks wont even open a checking account on you if you have a conviction for certain crimes on your record.
Many volunteer organizations will not allow you to perform work with them or even accept donations from you if you have a criminal record. In most cases you will not be able to work with many government agencies, even as a volunteer or even volunteer to work on political campaign or with a civic action coalition with a criminal background.
There is the chance that you will be denied entry into other countries, or if you are allowed into the country your movements may be restricted to only certain cities while traveling abroad. Your passport will often times indicate the presence of a criminal background on it (many countries do not do this yet but more are starting to every year).
In the case of a work visa request for most countries in North American and Western Europe you can most certainly be prepared to be denied the request if the conviction is of a felony level.. These are a few of the many ways that criminal records can affect your Lifestyle.
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Filing Bankruptcy May Or May Not Be The Answer For You
If you are one those who are some serious debt, you might be really tempted to think that filing for bankruptcy is your only way out of this sticky situation. You have probably heard from the news or from people you know that filing bankruptcy is a breeze and after the filing, you will be literally be freed from the debt you have incurred over the years.
Nobody will dispute the fact that filing for bankruptcy protection is a very easy process, one in which you can hire a bankruptcy lawyer to do, or if you are adventurous enough, you can do it yourself if you are not afraid to fill out tons and tons of paperwork. And who can forget the added benefit that bankruptcy judgment will free you from the debt that has been plaguing you for the last few years. Just like the old saying "there is no free lunch in this world", once you have filed for bankruptcy, there are definitely consequences which you will need to face post bankruptcy process. It might seem to be the only logical solution for you, but you should really consider all the possibilities and consequences if you choose to file for bankruptcy protection.
Why Bankruptcy Is Not For You
If you have the funds to pay back the creditors, you should strongly consider paying back your debt and not file for bankruptcy protection. Your creditors should be willing to listen to you if you are looking to make a deal with them regarding your debt. Tell your creditors that you can pay them 50 cents on the dollar, hence cutting your debt obligation by 50%. You will want to portray a picture of desperation to the creditors. Tell them that you have limited funds and can only pay back a portion of the debt or else you will need to seek for bankruptcy shelter.
It is only natural for the creditors to want to get the entire amount back from the debtors. But in all honesty, in this kind of economic downturn, a lot of creditors will be "happy" just to get back 50% of the debt. You should already know how much you can afford to pay back the creditors prior to negotiations that you will be holding with your creditors. This is a negotiation, so do not be shy to tell them what you can and can not afford. Start off by telling your creditors you can only pay back 50% of the outstanding debt. Do not get flustered if the negotiation drag on for days or weeks. It is a negotiation, and it can take time and patience.
Generally speaking if you can really afford to pay back your debt, you should do that to avoid having to file for bankruptcy protection. You want to avoid having the record that you have filed for bankruptcy protection because it will stay in you credit history for up to 10 years. Once you have filed for bankruptcy protection, your credit score and credit history will inevitably suffer as part of the consequence. It is true that you can mend your credit history and credit score, but it is a long and tedious task which require a lot of time and dedication.
Personal Bankruptcy Is For Some People
If it will take you 5-7 years to pay back the creditors, I would strongly consider that you should be filing for bankruptcy shelter. If it will take you that long a time to pay back the creditors, there is a good chance that your credit is already ruined. If that is the case that your credit report and credit history is inevitably damaged, why not save yourself the headache, and money of course, and file for bankruptcy. Since you will need to find a way to fix your credit, and you can "save" the money that you are planning to use to payback the creditors, it will turn out to be a "win-win" situation for you if you are in such dire financial situation.
As part of the bankruptcy process, the creditors can not harass you any longer when the process has begin. This is set in stone by law that the creditors can not contact you directly once you have chosen to seek for bankruptcy shelter. Once the bankruptcy court discharges all your debt, it legally means that you have become debt free from the creditors that previously were seeking for repayment of the debt. These creditors will no longer have any legal rights to seek for payment. This is truly the only way you can become debt free if you really have that much debt you are responsible for.
Is Personal Bankruptcy For Me?
We Have Pointed Out we 're Some Benefits And Disadvantages For Filing Bankruptcy , So What Do You shouldnt At This Point? It is not a secret that filing for bankruptcy can eliminate the debt you have been carrying. Filing for bankruptcy is not for everyone and definitely does not fit every single situation. Instead of beating yourself up over this decision to file or not file, talk to a bankruptcy lawyer who can lay out all the facts related to your particular situation. Filing bankruptcy is a life changing event and should never be taken lightly. If you choose to seek the advice of a bankruptcy lawyer, please note that most bankruptcy lawyer provides free initial consultation. You have nothing to lose by talking to a bankruptcy lawyer to find out what you will be experiencing whether you are in the pre bankruptcy phase, or the post bankruptcy stage.
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Communicating With Clients: Know Who Your Audience Is
Communicating with clients and colleagues used to be a simple matter. All you needed was a phone and some stationery. Today you need something more: flexibility.
Some people respond best to e-mail. Others like the human touch of a phone call. Younger clients prefer the laser efficiency and instant gratification of texting. Others still – such as co-workers – may respond quickest to a note left on their chair.
One person’s best method of communication is another person’s worst. Knowing which method to use in a given situation is an art and a science I find fascinating.
In the past, I’ve written about how technology changed the legal industry: The paradigm shifts of digital marketing, virtual law firms, e-discovery, outsourcing and so on.
But the biggest change of all is in day-to-day communication with clients, prospects and friends. This basic communication is the lifeblood of our industry. And it has changed profoundly.
Don’t take my word for it. Look at highlights from a study by Mary Tellis-Nayak of the National Research Corporation and NRC Health.
In just four years, we’ve seen major changes in the way we communicate.
Text messaging is on the rise. Texting is the preferred channel for the under-45 crowd. If you want to reach that age cohort and get a quick answer, texting might be the way to go.
Cellphone use skews older. People over 45 talk on cellphones more than their younger counterparts. Cellphone use increases between ages 45 and 74.
Home phones preferred for 75-plus. Many people younger than 45 don’t even have a landline. Those who do often see it as an emergency line. But many older clients need to be at home to be reached. Your best bet may be calling in the early morning or early evening.
Everyone’s going social. Online chat via Facebook is popular with 25- to 34-year-olds. Seventy-four percent of online consumers use social media websites. Facebook Messenger is a viable channel for private, two-way communication. Plus, many communities have members-only groups where peers rely on each other for info. Getting in on these conversations is a smart move.
Inboxes are out. E-mail usage is down 11 percent in four years. Don’t expect anyone to be as focused on their e-mail accounts as they used to be. Ever notice that many people you send e-mails to don’t read to the bottom? Me too. They miss out on important info. Make sure subject lines are crystal clear and that messages are simple and concise with the important stuff up top. I highlight any info or directions that require immediate action on the reader’s part.
One person’s best method of communication is another person’s worst.
None of the above should come as a huge surprise. What’s interesting to me though is how the legal profession as a whole historically has been slow to adapt to the communication and technology trends that we all intuitively know to be true.
I’ve written about how lawyers can be set in our ways, and how that’s not always a bad thing. (Formal dress being one example that still has tremendous benefits in given circumstances.)
But being slow to adapt to communication trends can be detrimental to your practice. Do you recognize and meet the communication needs of each individual client? We’re in a service business. Good service means knowing when to customize our approach to each client.
Here are just a few signs that you might need to choose your communication methods more carefully:
Do you find yourself dashing off an e-mail out of convenience to avoid taking the time to chat with a client who needs back-and-forth communication to get to the bottom of their concerns?
Do you text someone who you know prefers e-mail?
Are you still only using phone calls or snail-mail, and not current methods?
In the legal industry, we have pressing deadlines and need to reach clients and opposing counsel ASAP. It’s crucial to be conversant with all channels of communication.
Knowing which method to use given the person and situation is key. Your clients will be happy. And you’ll get your job done in a more efficient way with less stress.
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Terminating the Co-Ownership of Hawaii Real Property
There are times when co-owners of Hawaii real property are engaged in a dispute and no longer wish to continue co-ownership of such property, or one party is no longer making payments on the mortgage and the paying party wants to remove the non-paying party from title. The question that usually follows is what are the co-owners’ options if they wish to sever such relationship.
In the event that there is no prior written agreement among the co-owners setting forth each owner’s obligations and the procedures for resolving disputes, the co-owners are basically left with two options:
(1) work out some agreement to resolve the dispute or
(2) terminate the co-owner relationship through a court supervised partition action pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 668 (Hawaii’s Partition of Real Estate Statute).
The co-owners should first try to resolve their differences and come to some compromise. By reaching such a compromise, the co-owners would not need a Hawaii partition action which can be a very costly process. However, if seeking such an agreement proves to be a dead end, then a Hawaii partition action is necessary.
In a Hawaii partition action, one or more of the owners files a lawsuit against the remaining owner(s). The filing party is also required to join as a party every person having or claiming to have any legal or equitable right, title, or interest in the property described in the lawsuit.
Once a Hawaii partition action is filed, the court has the jurisdiction to partition the real property by (1) partition in kind or (2) partition by sale. A “partition in kind” occurs when the court physically divides the property and each owner ends up controlling an individual portion of the property. A “partition by sale” is accomplished by selling the entire property at a public auction and dividing the proceeds among the owners according to their respective interests in the property.
The courts tend to favor a partition in kind first, but if such a division is not feasible, then the court will proceed with a partition by sale. As you can see, terminating a co-ownership relationship of real property is not that simple and can be costly. Therefore, you should seek consultation with a Hawaii attorney experienced in resolving co-ownership disputes of Hawaii real property.
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Property and Things to Keep In Mind Before Buying One
Purchasing a property always seems a difficult task to do. Finding the right property that fits within your budget and suits your requirements isn’t actually so difficult. One needs to check if the current market is in your favour and will fetch good returns on the investment. Below are a few useful tips that will help you in buying a property and make the entire experience less stressful.
1. Setting a budget/ Finance Planning- Before you buy a property it is extremely important to set a budget so that you don’t overspend. Research about the cost involved and then spend intelligently.
2. Researching a location – Before buying a property, make sure that it is located at a convenient location and has proper connectivity to a nearby railway station or airport, hospital, school, and supermarkets.
3. Invest intelligently – When you invest in properties, the main motive is to get a profitable return. Check if the property that you are buying will have a profitable resale value. If you are a beginner, invest in one property at a time rather than purchasing multiple at once. Gain some experience. That will save you a lot of money.
4. Environmental issues – It is very important to be aware of the environmental issues in the area that you are planning to buy a property in. As, once you purchase the property, you also will be responsible for the problems in that area. Spend some money and get an environmental report from environmental evaluation companies. It will help you in the long run.
5. Check for any legal dispute – Investing in a property is a big step. Make sure that the property you are investing in is free from any legal disputes. Ask the owner for all the legal documents and if necessary ask your lawyer to check them once.
6. Take professional advice – Taking a professional advice from a reliable advisor. This way it helps you in being sure about everything. These professionals have the knowledge of all the ongoing trend related to property. Their advice can be of a great significance in making this whole experience hassle free.
Investing in a property is a very big decision and involves a huge amount of hard earned money. Thus, it is very important to look into all the factors so that one can have a fruitful return in the long run. It is one of the important things to remember.
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Understanding Drug Related Offences And How To Protect Yourself
Drug related crimes are extremely common. Right from possessing and selling them to committing another felony under the influence of an illicit substance, these offences are taken very seriously and an offender can face a lot of punishment. It is necessary to understand the relation between drugs and crime in order to understand the situation and act accordingly to protect yourself or your loved one.
The Relation Between Drug Use and Crime
Provisional data shows that a person who uses illicit drugs is about 16 times more likely to be arrested for theft or larceny than a person who does not use them. Users of illegal substances are also more like to be booked for liquor law violations, driving under the influence or booked on a charge of assault. Arrestees who were charged with possession or sale were also more likely to test positive for using drugs. Females who were charged with prostitution or sale and possession of drugs were also highly likely to test positive for drug use.
Two aspects that need to be taken under consideration are:
1. Many of the offenders were under the influence of the illicit drugs when they were committing the crime: During a survey conducted at the State and Federal prisons, it was found that a number of the incarcerated offenders were under the influence while committing the crime. The percentage varied across different categories of crimes right from property to public-order offences.
2. A number of these offenders were committing these crimes in order to support their drug habit: A notable percentage of state and federal inmates admit to having committed certain crimes in order to support their drug use. Either money was obtained to buy them or goods were stolen so that they could be sold for money for the same reason.
The Need for a Good Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or a loved one has been accused of a drug-related offence, it is necessary to hire a good criminal defense attorney to represent you. The laws vary in every state and it is important to have a lawyer who will know what laws will be applicable in your particular case. You may feel like you have been wrongly accused of the crime or you may not have intentionally consumed an illegal substance. Whatever your defense may be, if it is put together properly and fought by a good attorney, you may be able to have the case against you dismissed or be able to plead for a lighter punishment.
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Felony Friendly Jobs - 5 Tips You Need To Know When Searching for Felony Friendly Jobs
Are you looking for felony friendly jobs? Not a lot of them are easily available but there are some felony friendly jobs you can take advantage of if you know where to look. This article will give you some useful tips about felony friendly jobs.
Felony Friendly Jobs: Job Readiness
Before you even apply for jobs for felons that you find, you need to get ready to compete with other job applicants. Just because a job is potentially open to ex-felons doesn’t mean that you won’t need to be compete.
Is there anything you can do about your record? Have you talked to your lawyer about getting your felony expunged from your record? This can help you find companies that hire felons.
If expungement is not possible, then find out what will turn up in a background check. This is what you will have to explain to employers during job interviews when you apply for jobs for ex felons.
– explain what happened
– express some regret but keep it brief
– try to emphasize that you have moved on and that you are a different person now
– give concrete examples of how you have turned your life around since then
You will find that interviewers for felon friendly jobs want to be shown how your skills and experience will be an asset to the company or organization. Do your best to highlight your strengths and provide evidence that you are a good match for the position.
Jobs for Felons: Where to Find Them
So where can you find some good jobs for felons? Well, this might surprise you but there are actually a lot of jobs for felons available everywhere.
Here are some specific examples of jobs for felons:
Truck driving and other forms of commercial driving – these are some of the most common felon friendly jobs that are in high demand and pay well. You do need to get a license as a commercial driver though.
Pizza delivery – this is another example of popular felony friendly jobs. You will get most of your income from tips and if you can move around fast in a good town then you can make a good living out of this.
Movers/moving companies – if you don’t mind lifting heavy stuff then you can apply to the smaller moving companies. They might have a few felony friendly jobs.
Military jobs – alright so this isn’t everybody’s cup of tea but the US Military does have a lot of felony friendly jobs.
Freelance work – these types of jobs for ex felons involve getting a lot of different clients and working on specific tasks or projects. Examples are freelance writing, photography, graphic design, computer programming, web design, etc.
One of the best things you can do to improve your chances of getting hired is to network. Call up the people you know and ask them for help finding jobs for convicted felons. Getting referrals, recommendations and advice can boost your chances of getting a job. Even if your friends and family don’t know of any jobs for felons, they may be able to act as a character reference which can improve your chances of getting hired. Especially given that you have a felony on your record, having at least 3 good character references is a must.
These are just some of the felony friendly jobs that you can do. There are many other felony friendly jobs that have not been listed in this article. Keep your ears open, get the help of family and friends, and apply to as many job opportunities as you can. Don’t give up because there are loads of good felony friendly jobs just waiting for the right person to apply.
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Lawyers: Phones Are The New Billboards
What can a lawyer do nowadays to stay in front of clients and brand themselves as leaders of the pack? Simple, stay in front of the thing clients use the most, phones.
There has been a trend with mobile devices over the last decade, mainly that they have become ubiquitous. Not only are most of the searches online happening through mobile devices (58%), but the majority of the adult world (one-third of the world population to be exact) owns and operates a cell phone. That means that if you want to stay in front of clients there’s something even greater than a billboard or park bench. It’s a phone.
Trade shows have caught on and booths have begun handing out products like Screen Cleaner Stickers that stick to the back of a phone and contain a custom logo or message. These trend setters caught on quickly that the best place to be is on the backs of phones through something like a screen cleaner or something like a Custom Phone Wallet.
Why do these products work?
People check their phones hundreds of times a day. Literally, studies have shone that people check their phones almost two hundred times a day. That means that if you put a logo or message on the back of a phone, it gets flashed around a couple hundred times a day for all to see.
The product’s are useful. Let’s take a screen cleaner that adheres to the back of your phone. How many times have you used your pants? Exactly. Using a little microfiber cloth is preferable for the vast majority of people. These cleaners have your logo on them and will not only remind your client, but pique the curiosity of all those around.
These products are unique. Considering how many people have phones, probably everybody you know, this product is very unique. I remember the first time I saw one and literally had to stop someone and inquire about what they had on their phone. Not only do I remember the logo I saw that day, but the name of the business. Something unique stands out more and spreads your message in a far more memorable way.
So, lawyers out there, turn your client’s phones into walking billboards that will adhere and spread your message for at least a year. This is a far more cost-effective way to market your practice than an expensive billboard.
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Panama Papers And Professional Secrecy
The Panama Papers, demonstrate how a law firm assisted its clients to avoid tax, dodge sanctions and launder money. The particular law firm has never been charged with criminal wrong-doing. Specifically, the company provides company incorporation services, tax law and planning consultancy, and other related services. In the official statement, the law firm articulates that the company is “legally and practically limited to control the use of companies they incorporate or to which they provide other services”. In other words, the law firm clarifies that is not directly involved in managing the companies of its clients.
Following the official statement of the company, among the main policies and legal obligation of the company is to protect client confidentiality. That is to say, the company is obliged to protect client’s data within the legal framework of professional secrecy. Therefore, the leak of Panama Papers has the following two dimensions. On the one point of view, there is the issue of transparency concerning how rich and powerful people hide their wealth, and money laundering practices. On the other point of view, it emerges the issue of professional secrecy which is linked to the right to confidential legal advice.
Professional secrecy is a fundamental right that lawyers and law firms must preserve. Regarding, the lawyer-client relationship, professional secrecy consists a privilege which guarantees that any information a client provides to his/her lawyer is kept confidential. It should be stressed that it applies to both verbal and written communication between client and lawyer. Furthermore, professional secrecy establishes trust between client and lawyer since the client feels comfortable to entrust his/her lawyer with any information. In addition, it is protected by the Court and any State or public authority.
In Cyprus, the Advocates’ Law (Cap.2) underlines the importance of professional secrecy by stressing that “Advocates must, without any time limitation, respect the secrecy of all confidential information or evidence which has come to their knowledge in the course of their professional activity”. However, if a lawyer is a witness to a case, he/she must not appear also as an advocate. Specifically, as a witness, he/she must appear before the Court with an entirely independent opinion and has the right to refuse to answer questions that may lead him/her to a violation of secrecy.
Currently, there is an ongoing debate between transparency and data protection. On the one hand, the argument of transparency justifies that the actions of rich and powerful people need to be monitored. On the contrary, there is the issue of private data protection and confidentiality. It should be pointed out, that private data protection and confidentiality influence to a great extend other important aspects of public and private life, such as professional secrecy.
In conclusion, law firms and lawyers are legally obliged to execute their professional duties following the principles of professional secrecy. That is to say, they are not allowed to disclosed any information entrusted to them by their clients.
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Top Reasons Why You Need to Hire an Auto Accident Lawyer
Being in a car accident can be a frightening and devastating experience. Whether your injuries are minor or major, the trauma and anguish of going through such an event can be paralyzing. No matter what, it is essential that you have legal counsel at your aid in the event of a car accident. Otherwise, you risk losing your rights and being taken advantage of by insurance companies and other parties involved in the accident.
As an injured person in a car accident, you are the victim of the carelessness of another person or of circumstances beyond your control, and you don’t really want to be one again. If you don’t seek qualified legal assistance this could be a real possibility. When you are involved in a car accident and don’t hire a lawyer, you can become a puppet of the underhand tactics of insurance companies and others.
If you assume that car insurance companies will adhere to the law and not cross their boundaries, you are being naïve. In reality, those companies will usually do whatever it takes to avoid payment. You may be found guilty of an accident you did not cause, if another driver makes false claims and the police believe him or her. An expert car accident attorney will help you in this situation, ensuring that your rights are protected and you are harmed again.
Letting the insurance companies and law enforcement authorities handle the situation is a problematic situation. To assume that they will keep your legal rights in mind is foolish, you are going to be taken advantage of and they will have their way no matter what. An accident victim may miss out on the compensation that they are owed. A person may be at fault in an accident and face fines and penalties which they do not deserve. Medical care is of utmost importance after a car accident. The next thing you should do before working with any car insurance company is hire an experienced and capable attorney. This can provide you with the much-needed mental relief. Keeping everything aside, anytime you are the victim of a car accident you should seek legal assistance to avoid becoming a victim twice over.
Car accident victims require attorneys and until they retain one, the insurance companies know that they’re dealing with someone who does not know the laws as well as they do. In the absence of a lawyer, a person who is stressed is dealing with the financial, physical and an emotional consequence of an injury is more likely to accept a settlement which is unfair.
Car and truck accidents can be prevented in many circumstances. If the driver was drunk or intoxicated, this is especially true. The lawyers are familiar with the issues related to drunken driving cases. They have conducted many investigations and read many reports of alcohol levels and toxicology reports.
Things a Car Accident Lawyer can do for you:
• Obtaining payment for your medical bills
• Obtaining compensation for your lost wages
• Obtaining compensation for a permanent injury
• Filing a Civil Remedies notice
• Filing a lawsuit
• Attending a pursuit mediation
• Completing an accident investigation, obtain the police report, take scene photos
If you have been involved in an auto accident, an accident attorney is going to be crucial in your case. Unless you are skilled in law, insurance, and negotiation, handling all of the things a lawyer can do for you is going to be difficult at best.
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Dog Bite? Why You Need a Dog Bite Lawyer
If you have had the great misfortune to have been bitten by a dog and have suffered any type of injury, it is extremely important for you to obtain legal representation. A lot of money may be on the line, which may be very important if you end up having large medical bills, and have lost wages due to your inability to work because of your injuries. In order to protect yourself and get the proper compensation you deserve, it is a very good idea to locate a dog bite lawyer. One of the reasons why you may want to hire a dog bite lawyer, as opposed to a generic, general practice lawyer, is the fact that they have a higher level of specialization in cases where an individual has been bitten by a dog. There are plenty of experienced personal injury firms that can help you with your case, but a lawyer who has worked with dog bite cases on a regular basis will have better odds of winning your case in court.
If you end up becoming a dog attack victim, it is very important to realize that you can’t take any sort of compensation from the owner of the dog that bit you. One of the biggest mistakes that a dog attack victim can make, is accepting money from the owner of the dog before receiving legal advice. If you do this, you may be permanently eliminating the possibility of receiving any sort of legal compensation in court.
Because of this, getting a lawyer as soon as you can is of great importance. A lot of people are also under the incorrect assumption that it is going to cost quite a bit of money to get qualified representation from one of the many experienced personal injury firms. This is wrong. In actuality, most dog bite lawyers will only require that their clients pay them a certain percentage when the case is finalized. When you do find the right attorney who is willing to take your case, there is a very good chance that you will end up winning in court. This is based on the fact that a lawyer is investing their time and money, only to be paid if the case is won. Dog attack victims should get the compensation they deserve, so make sure you hire yourself a highly qualified attorney. Do some investigating and consult with several different firms, and get a good feel for who is going to represent you.
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What's the Difference Between Moving and Non Moving Violations?
There are two broad categories of traffic tickets. Knowing which you have is important when determining what to do in your situation.
If you receive a minor citation that doesn’t result in points to your license you might be better off just paying it instead of fighting it in traffic court.
The two main types of traffic tickets are either moving or non moving tickets. Non moving tickets usually involve smaller fines and can be a parking ticket or some kind of fix it ticket.
These can be a nuisance but at least they wont go on your driving history or be reported to your auto insurance.
Non moving violations can be things such as not wearing your seatbelt, a broken headlight or improperly parking your vehicle.
The fines for non moving violations are normally small, like around $50 or less. So its usually better, just from a hassle stand point, to pay these types of violations and not waste hours in traffic court.
However if the ticket can cleared easily you should certainly try. For example a ticket for a non working tail light can be dismissed if you show proof you fixed it in most cases.
Moving violations are a violations of the law committed while the vehicle is in motion, and this term ‘motion’ distinguishes it from a non moving violation. While most moving violations are considered misdemeanors or infractions, more serious violations can be felonies.
Moving violations normally involve the payment of fines, and also having points assessed against the driving record of the driver. As points are accumulated more severe punishment can be ordered such as having to take defensive driving courses up to having your drivers license suspended.
You may think we have it bad in the US, and we do, because traffic fines can go all the way up to $500 and more. But in some countries around the world, traffic can be set according to an individuals income, and in some rare cases be more than $100,000!
More common moving violations can include speeding (THE most common), failure to secure a load, failure to yield right of way, violating high occupancy vehicle lanes, or not stopping for a pedestrian.
Some examples of serious moving violations are drunk driving, racing on a public road, road rage and vehicular homicide.
Traffic violations are also broken down into either civil or criminal. While they both have points and fines associated with them, only criminal violations can wind up you up in jail.
Sentences handed down in criminal violations are obligations to the state for acts committed. The term ‘state’ can be a city, town, state or federal government or any other kind of m municipality. These are moving violations that you need to avoid at all costs, obviously.
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Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in New York
Despite its harsh Rockefeller Drug Laws, New York State is relatively lenient when it comes to marijuana possession. If your attorney knows what he’s doing, a first-time marijuana offense should be resolved with an ACOD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal) pursuant to Section 170.56 of the Criminal Procedure Law. This applies to the Unlawful Possession of Marijuana violation (221.05 of the Penal Law); Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 5th degree (221.10) and Criminal Possession of Marijuana – 4th (221.15). The latter two are both misdemeanors — crimes. A violation is not a crime.
In many courts the judges and prosecutors are aware of this rule and will generally go along with an attorney who makes the motion properly. However, there are courts where prosecutors and judges may not accept this easily. In some courts they will try to get the defendant to do community service as a condition of the ACOD. This is improper. While community service can be a part of a regular ACOD under CPL 170.55, a marijuana ACOD generally comes under CPL 170.56. The former statute specifically mentions community service. The marijuana ACOD statute does not mention community service as an option.
In other courts, they may not like the idea of a marijuana user “getting away” with no consequences. This perception is unfair, as the defendant will have endured an arrest and paid an attorney a substantial amount of money. There are consequences. But more important, the legislature decided that an ACOD is how a first-time offense should be handled.
An attorney should be able to explain these issues to the local judge handling the case. And if that judge still doesn’t follow the law, the attorney should be able to appeal to a more sensible Court. There will usually be an additional fee for an appeal. To make sure it’s done right, the attorney should review CPL 170.56, make sure to follow all of the requirements of the law, and make a record showing that all of the necessary elements were proven so that any appeal will succeed.
It’s important for clients to get the ACOD if possible, especially for young clients. Under federal law, a person convicted of any drug offense is ineligible for financial aid. So that $200 marijuana violation can cost tens of thousands of dollars in lost financial aid. Also, the marijuana ACOD is more than a dismissal. New York law treats it as a nullity – something that never happened. If you’re asked if you’ve ever been arrested, this nullity means that you were not arrested. The records are also supposed to be sealed. If the client requests it, the attorney should follow up with the Court to make sure the records have been sealed.
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Pros and Cons of Inheritance Funding
Inheritance funding refers to a strategy used by heirs entitled to inheritance property which is held in probate court. Probate is required to settle decedent estates. The process can last several months; causing inheritance assets to depreciate in value. When decedents owe outstanding debts there is a chance assets may need to be sold to cover expenses.
Heirs who elect to obtain inheritance funding must locate a funding source that specializes in this field. The most common funding sources include private investors and cash advance companies. Rarely, do banks or credit unions engage in advance loans. However, when heirs are entitled to titled property such as real estate or motor vehicles, banks may allow heirs to use the property as collateral and enter into a secured loan.
Heirs must conduct due diligence to ensure they are working with a reputable funding source. Heirs are required to assign inheritance rights to the investor in exchange for lump sum cash. Heirs are not required to pay back the advance. Instead, the investor receives the assets used to secure the advance once probate settles.
Private investors assume substantial risk when entering into cash for inheritance loans. In addition to having to wait for the completion of probate, they also face the real possibility that the estate will be forced to sell assets to cover outstanding debts. Investors have no legal recourse to pursue the estate if they are unable to collect on the advance. Nor, can they pursue heirs unless it can be proven that erroneous information was provided to obtain the advance.
The process to obtain cash for inheritance loans can vary. Most funding sources require heirs to undergo a credit and background check to determine if the applicant has outstanding debts which could interfere with repayment. Funding sources need to determine if heirs have tax liens, creditor judgments, bankruptcy proceedings, or outstanding child support or spousal alimony.
Funding sources generally require a copy of the decedent’s last will and testament and death certificate. Funding sources contact the estate administrator to verify inheritance property. In some cases, they will also require property appraisals to determine fair market value.
Inheritance funding is usually offered to heirs entitled to $15,000 or more. Funding sources charge an upfront fee which is deduced from the cash advance. Fees usually range between 10- and 40-percent of the advanced funds. Heirs should investigate multiple funding sources to obtain the lowest fee.
If heirs request a cash advance of $10,000 and funding sources charge 40-percent, the amount of funds received would be $6,000. However, heirs assign inheritance rights for the full $10,000.
Heirs must determine the true cost of obtaining cash advances. Not only will heirs forgo a percentage of anticipated inheritance they might also be assessed inheritance tax for the full amount. It is wise to consult with a probate lawyer or tax accountant to determine if inheritance funding is a smart financial choice.
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Visa Cancellation Vs Visa Revocation
People often wonder what reasons are behind the cancellation or revocation of a visa previously issued.
The fact that a visa has been cancelled does not necessarily indicate anything negative about the visa holder. A visa may be cancelled because there has been a clerical or similar error. Example: The person was approved for an “X” visa, but the visa foil in the passport says “Y” visa. These errors and other needs for correction are actually quite common. Think of incorrect birth dates, where the date format in the U.S. and outside of the U.S. can be confusing. If someone’s birthday is April 12, 1968, his DOB can be written as “04/12/1968” or “12-04-1968”, depending on which date format is used. (did the applicant possibly put his/her birth date on the application form in the wrong date format?)
Embassy staff may also cancel a visa if the visa holder gets a new visa in a new passport, but has a valid visa of the same kind, not yet expired, in the old passport. Non-immigrant visas of aliens deemed inadmissible at a port of entry may also be cancelled. You will sometimes find CBP officers at the port-of-entry cancelling visas, especially in cases where visas may only provide for a SINGLE entry, rather than the customary “multiple” entries, usually encountered on visas.
The fact that a visa has been revoked may or may not indicate something negative about the visa holder. A consular officer will revoke a visa when he or she determines that:
o the alien is ineligible to receive a visa or enter the United States for health, criminal, security, or other serious reasons;
o the alien no longer qualifies for the particular visa;
o the alien has been issued an immigrant visa (IV); or
o the visa has been physically removed from the passport in which it was issued.
What happens when a U.S. visa is revoked?
A consular officer can only revoke a visa on the basis of such a determination if the traveler is outside the United States, or if his or her whereabouts are unknown. When a consular officer revokes a visa, the embassy or consulate informs the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security through designated channels. The consular officer also is responsible for informing all local transportation companies about the visa revocation to prevent the traveler from embarking on a flight to the United States.
CBP Officers working at U.S. ports of entry are also informed electronically of the visa revocation through the following databases; Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), Consular Lookout Automated System (CLASS) and through the Treasury Enforcement Communication System (TECS) in case the traveler arrives seeking admission into the United States.
The Secretary of State (via a consular officer) can also revoke a nonimmigrant visa, regardless of whether the alien is in the United States, and an immigrant visa if the alien has not entered the United States in immigrant status. Such revocation is generally on prudential grounds such that the alien would have to appear before a consular officer to establish eligibility for a visa before being permitted to apply for entry to the United States.
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US Work Visas For Temporary Workers
Foreign nationals who want to enter the U.S. for temporary employment may do so under several different classifications. E-1, E-2, H-1B, H-2A, L-1A, L-1B, O-1 and R-1 visas are all temporary worker classifications.
E Visas
There are two types of E visas. The first one is the E-1 visa which is given to foreign nationals who wish to enter the country for trade and commerce. They may go back and forth between the U.S. and the country of their origin during the period of trade. Goods, services, tourism, insurance and international banking are only some of the items for trade that can be considered. E-2 visas on the other hand are given to investors who are developing direct operations of a business in the country; or those who are already investing a substantial amount of capital in the country.
H Visas
H Visas have two classifications as well. H-1B visas are issued to those with specialty occupations and fashion models. The tasks which they perform are considered a specialty due to its nature where highly specialized knowledge is needed. H-2A visas are given to temporary agricultural workers. This is done only when there are no agricultural workers available in the United States to perform the needed services. It is also important that employers show that bringing in foreign workers will not adversely affect wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.
L Visas
L-1A and L-1B visas are both used for professionals undergoing transfers from their company. The first classification is for managers and executives while the latter is for those professionals with specialized knowledge. This type of visas are used by company or organizations that have a mother company or branch in the United States.
O Visas
Individuals with exemplary achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics as well as in the movie and television industry belong here. They may be allowed to enter the U.S. to do work because of their accomplishments. Proving their extraordinary abilities in their field must be done through submitting documented evidence.
R-1 Visa
This visa classification is given to temporary religious workers entering the United States with a non-immigrant status. The foreign national must be employed at least part time with at least 20 hours of work weekly. The visa applicant must be part of a legal religious group within in the U.S. for at least two years during the time of the petition.
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