It’s hard to believe that it’s been 35 years since the Mock Trial program was introduced in California. This year’s event – with participation from more than 450 students and 25 high schools – just goes to show that the instinct to establish the program was, and still continues to be, extremely in tune with the educational and legal systems.
Inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) can be a great monetary blessing for the recipient, but it can also raise many questions as to the rights and obligations associated with the transfer of money.
Selling your home is one of the largest transactions you will make in your lifetime, so it makes sense that you would want the experience to go as smoothly as possible. While there are a few individuals who are typically involved in this process – real estate agent, escrow company, and mortgage broker – one of the most common questions that sellers ask is, “Do I need to hire a real estate attorney in order to sell my home in California?”
U.S. Employment Laws Include OSHA Workplace Regulations
The LRIS Explains this Sensitive Area of Family Law
When you are the defendant in a criminal case (you are charged with a crime) and your case goes to trial, the experience can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. However, if you think the court made a mistake in their ruling, then you likely will want to appeal the ruling in your criminal case – no matter what the costs.
If you are a family member or friend of an attorney, then you may one day need to know how to close a law practice for an
One of the worst feelings in the world is getting a letter in the mail from your insurance company, announcing that your policy has been canceled during the term of insurance. Whether it’s a home, auto, life or other insurance policy, being without coverage can be downright frightening. Not to mention confusing: What went wrong? Can this be fixed? How can they do this to me, after I’ve been a loyal customer?
When you don’t know if what you’ve experienced is considered medical malpractice, then it can be difficult to know where to begin figuring it out. Med mal is an especially complex area of law, and you need an attorney to determine the validity of the case as well as represent it.
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it is necessary to legally determine where the children will live, who will have the responsibility to make decisions concerning the children, and how the parents will share time with the children. In order to answer these questions, the couple needs to try to work together to figure out child custody and child visitation arrangements.
