Employment – Discrimination – Promotion

In the recent case of Famy v Hilton UK Hotels Ltd [2006], an employee complained of discrimination in relation to promotion opportunities. The employee was of Filipino background and had been employed as a bar supervisor in central London from June 1984 to October 2004. During this time the position of bar manager became available several times. However, it was always external applicants who were appointed. The vacancies were advertised externally and internally. When the positions had become available, the employee had not formally applied for them and subsequently had not been considered for promotion.

Employment – Unfair Dismissal – Procedure

In the recent case of Draper v Mears Ltd [2006] the issue of whether the employer had followed the Employment Acts correctly in dismissing an employee was brought to light. The employee was employed as a plumber and was given use of a company van. The employer had a sensible rule that any company vehicle should not be operated after the consumption of alcohol. The employer operated a zero-tolerance policy in this respect, of which the employee was fully aware.

How to Build a Mediation Presentation That Will Make an Insurance Adjuster’s Sphincter Tighten

A jury consultant reveals the critical strategies he has used to help clients build multi-million-dollar, multi-media mediation presentations that make insurance adjusters sit up, take notice and write big checks.

All About The LNAT Test

The LNAT test is the National Admission Test for Law in the United Kingdom. Many schools in the United Kingdom require this test to be taken by student that would like to apply for their undergraduate program in law. Currently there are eleven schools that require the LNAT test before you will be accepted into their undergraduate law program.

Notary Public Licenses

Notaries are responsible persons appointed by a state government to administer oaths and to attest to the authenticity of important documents. They have the right to take and validate the signature on all acknowledgements of mortgages, deeds, liens and powers of attorney. Notaries only verify the identity of signers and are not responsible for the exactness or the legality of a document?s content.

Notary Public Rates

A notary public is an officer chosen at the state level to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of documents. Dependent on the state in question, he also offers a number of other services such as administering of oaths, fingerprinting and wedding services. Notaries take a fee set by their state for these services. Notary public rates may vary from state to state.

Notary Public Seals

Notary public seals disclose that the documents are genuine, all parties agree to the terms and conditions, and that the identity of all persons signing them is confirmed. Important papers such as affidavits, mortgage documents or papers related to bankruptcy filing must be notarized so as to establish their legitimacy. Notary public seals found in birth certificates or identification cards guarantee that these documents are genuine.

Paralegal FAQs

Paralegal is a legal assistant who works under the guidance of attorneys or lawyers. These persons carry out various legal tasks, which include legal research, legal document preparation, and law office management. These persons gain corresponding qualification by education, training or by work experience at law offices, government agencies, and other law related fields.

Paralegal Resources

Paralegal associations are one of the most important paralegal resources available. These associations maintain a database of paralegals who are members. These associations can be national, state or local. Most state and local associations are affiliate members of national associations. Some among the national associations are the American Association for Paralegal Education, the National Paralegal Association, the National Association of Legal Assistants, and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (the largest paralegal association). State associations include the Illinois Paralegal Association, the Paralegal Association of Florida, and the Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations.

What is a Paralegal?

A paralegal is a person who assists the attorneys in the delivery of legal services. A paralegal is also known as legal assistant. A paralegal should be qualified through education and training to perform substantive legal work. Substantive work of paralegal includes recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of legal facts. Paralegal cannot represent a client. Attorneys are responsible for the legal work delegated to paralegals. The attorney is held responsible for ethical violations committed by a paralegal. Paralegals are members of national and local associations and they should follow the ethical codes of those associations.

Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys

Any injury caused to a person due to, negligence on someone else?s part is known as a personal injury. Personal injuries may happen to an individual because of auto accidents, defamation of character, product defects or medical malpractice. They may cause physical or psychological injury to the victim. Personal injury law covers a broad range of issues.

California Personal Injury Lawyers

Compensation is the name of the game when it comes to personal injury lawyers in California. Their objective is to get as much compensation for the plaintiff as possible.

N.C. Law Declares Open Season on Deadbeat Parents

Rosen Law Firm advises its clients against a law that could affect their hobbies and careers.

Basic Facts about the Federal Disability Programs - SSD and SSI

Filing for disability benefits can be fairly confusing. For this reason, and to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to mistakes, individuals should first understand that the federal government operates two disability programs. These programs are SSD and SSI.