http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Functionality of social media and connectivity are growing on the Internet. Many businesses are creating Twitter accounts and Facebook pages. Direct marketing and relationship marketing thrive with these forms of interactive tools. Another innovative tech... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002523_18.html 28th July 2009 Much like working with an accountant, working with a lawyer is a collaborative venture. The more information you provide to your lawyer, the better they can perform in the courtroom. Simple, subtle little instances surrounding a case can change the whole ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002521_18.html 28th July 2009 This ruling reverses the 2004 San Francisco Superior Court ruling in the case of Miller v. Bank of America where Judge Boulaine found in favor of Miller. 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The line between social and professional uses smears as users have various motivations ranging from connecting with friends to networking with ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002513_18.html 28th July 2009 A trust is a device used to store assets and divvy them out under certain rules. Trusts contain any asset type a trustor (the person forming the trust, also referred to as grantor) chooses to put in it. Many trusts are setup with loved ones in mind, provi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002512_18.html 28th July 2009 If the death of a loved one isn’t enough to deal with already, many people face the hardship of a messy estate dispute. Some of the common situations that arise during disputes are lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and intestacy. Testame... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002511_18.html 28th July 2009 Adult child support invokes the response that most oxymorons entail- say what now? Although adults are not children, some adult children or adult dependants cannot survive on their own and require the assistance of their parents. Some cases that fall unde... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002510_18.html 28th July 2009 Employers can be fickle. Workers can be terminated for silly reasons while others (who rightly should be let go) keep their jobs forever. Wrongful dismissal is defined as “being fired from a job without an adequate reason or without any reason whatsoeve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959452_18.html 30th June 2009 A resident of New York and his lawyer filed a claim against Match.com for deceptive marketing practices. Seann McGinn is seeking damages for the pain caused by the responses he did not get. So how does this make sense? McGinn argues that since Match.co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959450_18.html 30th June 2009 One of the appeals of franchising is the added security provided by the law of large numbers. Meaning that in the case a few branches begin to struggle, the ‘body’ of the business will survive. With many proven successes, franchisors grow to enormous ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959448_18.html 30th June 2009 Contracts come up often during the course of business. Common types of business contracts include employment, land/lease/rental contracts, contracts with suppliers and contracts with customers. Employment contracts. Contracts with staff for either prof... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959447_18.html 30th June 2009 Microsoft has sued Eric Lam, Gordon Lam and Melanie Suen over fraud related to pay-per-click advertisements. Filed in the court of Seattle, the civil suit names a Canadian citizen (Suen). Microsoft is suing for damages of $750,000. After a yearlong inv... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959446_18.html 30th June 2009 Business runs on interconnectivity with suppliers or distribution and having a well-formed contract enables each party to have recourse if things ever get ugly. A solid business contract should contain certain elements that ensure each party knows who, wh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959445_18.html 30th June 2009 A while ago Arizona decided it wanted a hockey team before it remembered it was in an arid, desert region of the United States. After they received the electric bill and no one showed up to watch their games the Coyotes decided to go bankrupt. And then bi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959444_18.html 30th June 2009 Like most insurance policies, motor vehicle accident (MVA) insurance is something you “have”, but tend not to investigate until you need it. Policies vary in coverage and amounts paid should an accident occur. Although no policy is complete, anyone in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959443_18.html 30th June 2009 SoBe Entertainment International (SEI) filed a suit against the WWE wrestler, The Big Show, his wife and the WWE for breach of contract. The lawsuit claims that World Wrestling Entertainment, “tortiously interfered with the contractual relationship” b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959442_18.html 30th June 2009 Many personal injury cases are a victim’s first experience meeting a lawyer. The situations surrounding the injury may impair a person’s ability to focus or remember exactly what happened. Preparing ahead of time for a meeting with a Canadian personal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_959439_18.html 30th June 2009 Small claims court in Canada is much like those in the States. A party that feels that he or she has been wronged in some way sues another party for an amount of money or with the intent that the defending party performs an action to rectify the situation... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933800_18.html 12th June 2009 Wait until the honeymoons over at least. I’m kidding. In truth, you do not necessarily “have” to ask for a divorce. Only one party needs to initiate the process. There may come a time during your marriage when you realize you and your partner’s re... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933798_18.html 12th June 2009 Every company at a certain moment of time needs to make some changes to expand further. There are many things that a business requires in order to grow successfully and one such things is purchasing your own business space. The main thing to keep in mind... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933797_18.html 12th June 2009 As times change traditions change, and in turn things like common law marriages become more prevalent. The terms that define these unions however are still vague. Canadian federal law refers to, and provisions for common law marriage, but defers to prov... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933796_18.html 12th June 2009 Originally, this case, involving $30,000 dollars worth of debt owed to a collection agency, was won with evidence from Wikipedia. The debt collection lawyer company, Palisades Collection LLC introduced a page from Wikipedia to support their claim that Ste... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933794_18.html 12th June 2009 Unfortunately, lawsuits are a part of doing business. During the life of a company, they will most likely be sued for something. To limit exposure, a business should take proactive measures to quell the chance of litigation. One of the most harped upon t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933793_15.html 12th June 2009 The legal aid staff will assess your needs based on your specific situation and determine if the case requires a lawyer or some advice from lawyers Legal aid is a government-subsidized program to help those who need representation and cannot afford to re... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933792_18.html 12th June 2009 Termination can come as a shock to employees who believe they have served their employer proudly for years. In the current recession, many workers are being laid off or fired, some with warning, and others with little notice. Corporate has continually sur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933761_18.html 12th June 2009 As we age the things that affect our lives change and for the elderly, there are whole practices based on protecting them against abuse and exploitation and helping them plan their remaining years. This practice is elder law and assists seniors in avoidin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933760_18.html 12th June 2009 When in business, developing goodwill is one of the most difficult (and necessary) tasks. Business goodwill is the value of the business over the net assets or book value. This includes the brand name, customer relationships, reputations and other intangi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933759_18.html 12th June 2009 The ACLU is in court with the U.S. Patent Office and Myriad Genetics over the validity of patents Myriad acquired for the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. Mutations of these genes are connected to breast and ovarian cancer. In a press release, the ACLU state, “T... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933758_18.html 12th June 2009 A Toronto woman convicted of growing marijuana in her suburban home is a breath of fresh air for Ottawa police. The court sentenced Trang Nguyen, the homeowner, to nine months in jail and sentenced the “gardener” to a year. This is the first Ottawa c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933756_18.html 12th June 2009 We’re all familiar with medical malpractice in the common sense where an impetuous surgeon misplaces a scalpel or two inside a patient’s chest cavity… but what about pets? As it turns out, more and more cases are surfacing involving the death of a p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933754_18.html 12th June 2009 Law offices vary in size from single lawyer firms to large, multinational entities. To understand how an office is typically setup the surrounding climates must be taken into consideration. Smaller firms tend to be more specialized to a certain branch of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933752_18.html 12th June 2009 A recent ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Glock and a Seattle-based gun dealer not liable for a shooting that occurred nearly ten years ago. Citing a federal law from 2005, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, that prohibi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933751_18.html 12th June 2009 Canada is not only one of the leading countries in prohibition of the smoking advertising, but is also a huge advocate of the second part of the tobacco problem - the health of the Canadian citizens. They are protected by the Tobacco Damages and Health C... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933750_18.html 12th June 2009 Dragan Djuric, a Kansan is appealing a $275 fine imposed on him for beating a seagull with a stick. Mr. Djuric claims that he was acting in self-defense as the bird flew in to snatch his wife’s ice cream. The fine in question was for violating the Migr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933749_18.html 12th June 2009 As the saying goes, “Location, location, location!” This is one of the many obstacles small businesses face. Choosing to rent or lease instead of buying a building can save a business money, but a poorly constructed lease agreement (from the renter’... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933748_18.html 12th June 2009 Harassment has many forms ranging from the subtle to the blatant. The legal definition of harassing speech is “severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile or abusive work environment.” To say the least this makes harassment a muddy realm of one man... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933747_18.html 12th June 2009 Every year, millions of Americans fill out their tax forms. One of the options is to make a dollar campaign contribution. Where does that dollar go? Bumper stickers or flyers? Buttons? Pizza parties for campaign volunteers? How about snappy little skirts ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933746_18.html 12th June 2009 The loss of a job can be one the most stressful experiences you can face. Many people are finding themselves downsized, working jobs below their market value, or simply fed up with job searching. In the existing buyer’s market, it is vital for the emplo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933744_18.html 12th June 2009 Marketing strategies vary and many tried and true techniques have lost their potency because of changing technologies. Keeping up with the times is necessary. Attracting more clients always seems to be the name of the game and with the power of the Intern... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933742_18.html 12th June 2009 Obstruction of justice, as you’ve probably seen used a hundred times on shows like Law & Order as a coercion tactic to get witnesses to talk, is a real thing. Although the police do not go around threatening people with it, it can carry some serious pen... http://www.articlealley.com/article_933740_18.html 12th June 2009 Counterfeit product can be defined as imitation of a real product that violates the production monopoly held by either a state or corporation. Counterfeit also describes the forgeries of currency and documents, and imitations of things like clothing, soft... http://www.articlealley.com/article_891694_18.html 14th May 2009 In Canada the possession and trafficking of substances like drugs and other controlled substances is a subject of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It was passed in 1996 and repeals the Narcotic Control Act and Parts III and IV of the Food and Drug... http://www.articlealley.com/article_891693_18.html 14th May 2009 Grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether there is enough evidence for a trial, in common law. 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You just need keep in mind that it is simply a legal document that will make the lives of your family and relatives easier and it also gives you a possibility to help someone with donations to various c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_881421_18.html 07th May 2009 The Pirate Bay is a file exchange server (based on the torrent system) from Sweden. Today it is the largest server in the world with over three million visitors every day and it is constantly sued by copyright holders and various copyright protection orga... http://www.articlealley.com/article_881419_18.html 07th May 2009 The main thing you have to do in a Car accident insurance claim is to contact your lawyer as soon as possible. He will help you to handle the situation basing on his professional experience. A good lawyer will define the type of damages, chances of winnin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_881418_18.html 07th May 2009