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Protect Your Job & Wages

When people call me about employment issues they don't realize one important law- in almost every state you are terminable at will. That means that your employer can fire you anytime and for no reason at all. The only way you are protected from being fired on the spot without

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Filing a Simple Bankruptcy

We all know times are tough and,Guest Posting for some of us, bills are getting harder to pay each month. If the debts you owe are more than what you can afford, you should read on. Filing a bankruptcy can be the answer to your problems. A bankruptcy is a

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Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process

The EmotionsDivorce is a scary,Guest Posting lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may not want to "pick a side." A divorce will introduce you to an entirely new

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The Arrest Process in New York

 www.appellate-brief.comWhen you’re arrested,Guest Posting your first contact will be with the local police precinct. The person who arrests you is the “arresting officer.”The arrest process can legally take up to three days (72 hours) before you see a judge for arraignment. Throughout this process, you must remain silent about everything,

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Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts

www.appellate-brief.comThe “arraignment” process involves:- Being brought before a Judge in the courtroom- Receiving the “ criminal complaint” with the crimes charged and the factual basis to each charge- The District Attorney requesting bail or releasing you on your own recognizance (called "ROR")- Pleading guilty or not guiltyThe process starts when

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Pleas & Court Appearances in New York Criminal Courts

www.appellate-brief.comAt arraignment,Guest Posting the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested criminal court calendar, as well as to get rid of lesser criminal cases so the District Attorney can rightfully concentrate on

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Overview of Trademark Law

Trademark law gives companies the exclusive right to use a given name or design,Guest Posting called a “mark,” for the purpose of identifying the source the of that company’s goods or services. Trademark law is an incentive-based system. Because it gives companies the exclusive right to use a mark in

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