Law & Legal Issues

This article talks about the food which comes under the category of Vegetarian or Vegan diet, but very wisely hides the ingredients which are not Vegetarian food.

Lawyer, Temple Lea Houston was considered one of the finest orators in the country. Son of famous Sam Houston, Temple made a name for himself as a lawyer and his theatrics in the courtroom. And always with his Colt 45.

Domestic violence where the man beats the wife has been there for centuries but it is only in the 20th century that this problem has come to the fore and laws have been framed that are gender friendly.

In English-speaking democracies and where the British Empire prevailed criminal law goes by the adage that you are not guilty till proven so. You are entitled to have a defense lawyer and in case you are poor and destitute, it is the responsibility of the state to arrange your legal defense.

In a democratic set up intrusion or invading anyone's privacy is extremely important. Here is a brief introduction to this topic.

African crises have made people to suddenly leave their comfort zones for safe areas as a result of wars, conflicts, coups thus making the Continent a Chief Hosts of refugees globally.

A country cannot be a "Balancer" of the world without technological and military power as it is no nation Africa is fit to assume the role of a superpower because the continent as a role cannot feed her people.

A person's right to privacy extends beyond the home. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizure in the workplace is afforded by law, but what if you shared your office space with other co-workers?

Women are still being controlled by men of what decisions they can make about their own bodies and its time to stop.

Under the law, field workers don't need to be paid overtime. But how different are they from those who are currently working from home? Should all remote workers be paid for overtime?

If you ever saw the B-movie, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, you know it is just mayhem and horror scene after scene. Now, in real life, a similar diabolical state law on abortion and women's rights!

Workers in the public sector also need good compensation. Is the government to blame when an ordinary worker can't even afford to have their child delivered at a hospital?

Defamation is a tort and crime also. In this article, you will read what is defamation, Its necessities, and defenses against defamation

Your employer has the power to transfer you as a form of discipline. But when does getting reassigned amount to being fired from your job?

Worker exploitation can reach extreme levels and yet some would still choose to stay. Some would have to be lambasted by their boss before even thinking of leaving. When does worker exploitation go too far?

Probationary employment is a way for employers to assess whether the value you add to their organization is enough to keep you on. It may be easier to get rid of probationary employees than it is for regular employees, but that doesn't mean the right to security tenure isn't applicable.

When your employer fires you by reason of gross neglect, it's not the end of the line. Under Philippine labor law, it has the burden of proving that the reason you're fired is among the just and authorized causes provided for. Also, gross neglect has to be habitual and can't be an isolated incident.

Under normal circumstances, an employee can't demand a bonus. But what if that bonus was something the employees had gotten used to, and what if there was a CBA supporting their claim? Employees are in a better position to demand for better pay, benefits, and working conditions when organized.

Getting suspended for committing an offense in the workplace means you shouldn't go back to work until after your suspension sentence. But what if you went to work, anyway? Just how serious can things get when you defy your own company's orders and go back to work?

Employers have the power to fire you for just causes, and an employee not showing up for his job is a common reason for him to get fired. But there are legal requirements needed for an employer to legally dismiss an employee for abandoning his job. The case of Diamond Taxi v. Llamas is illustrative.

The University of Washington presented a report that gathers hundreds of complaints from immigrant rights activists against the ICE agency.

In a world of more than 10 billion people, we have single men and women who owns 100 billion of dollars to their name yet they are unable to make change probably because they don't know what to do, how to go about making the world a better place or don't feel like making a change.

Will everything ever be the same again, I guess none of us possess the capability to interpret the future correctly all we have are assumptions about the current day scenario. Will opening up be any good to the economy or just an opportunity for the virus to spread further?

The chickens are coming home to roost for Trump and his team of lawyers for the past erroneous cases filed regarding the 2020 Presidential election and the "Big Lie".

Here are some of the best questions to ask a mesothelioma attorney.

The 'doctrine of necessity,' is an ancient Roman law that has never been used in any country in the 20th century but Pakistan Supreme Court has the distinction of having used this law to justify repeated military coups take over of Pakistan.

If you have heard the name O.J. Simpson, then you probably have heard about his murder trial in the 1990s. Ever want a quick synopsis of the trial and the evidence presented without having to read five wikipedia pages? Well here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Although we tend to view imprisonment as locking someone in a small cramped space for a few months or a lifetime, it can take any number of forms, many of which are invisible to anyone beyond the plaintiff and defendant

What is the difference between a first degree felony and a state felony? When is it a felony, and when is it a misdemeanor? Let's learn more about how the state of Texas classifies crimes.

Why do we need criminal defense lawyers? What role do criminal defense attorneys play in our legal system and our society as a whole?

COVID-19 vaccines are already here and it is becoming increasingly unlikely that people will be able to say No. As much as we'd all love to end this pandemic by helping achieve herd immunity one dose at a time, we have to look at mass inoculations from a historical perspective.

A right of a woman is taken from her by a man. She is helpless and not worthy of a man in the non-westernized countries.

Migrating to the United States, whether for educational opportunities or searching for a job, can be an exciting prospect. However, due to the challenging nature of immigration laws and procedures, the immigration process can be daunting for application submissions. It would require an experienced a

Like everything that has to deal with the law and government, it is best always to consult immigration lawyers when starting the process. Navigating immigration law on your own can be a daunting and challenging endeavour. You do not want to go through it on your own and make life-altering mistakes t

After a car accident, many life-changing things are going on in your life, and naturally, you have a lot of questions. From wondering how you would recover to thinking about returning to work and giving your best despite your injuries, you like to know what to do next.

common misconception is that you only need a lawyer when you get into trouble; this is not the case. You could save yourself a lot of trouble if you got a lawyer before entering into the transactions in the first place.

The aftermath and consequences of a car accident can be devastating. In addition to recovering from the physical injuries and putting your life back on the “normal” track as soon as you can, there are lots of other consequence sand setbacks that increase the suffering you would have to endure after

Mandating face masks for every person in society is an utterly cruel, unreasonable, oppressive act, stemming from profound ignorance or from unconscionable deceit.

What better time is there for young readers of history to read Todd Hasak Lowy's We Are Power: How Nonviolent Acivism Changed the World? Teachers who teach history, social studies, or other subjects will want to add this book to their classroom library. Nonviolent activism is the key to peace.

Acting as assistant district attorney under Thomas Dewey, Eunice Carter, the African American Legal Eagle spearheaded the charge and conviction of mafia boss Lucky Luciano while fighting race and gender discrimination.