The Global Legislation of Psychotropic Substances
The International agreements constitute the legal reference on Psychotropic Substances, where three conventions have drawn the legal framework for internationally prohibited. The Single Convention for the year 1961 (amended by the protocol of 1972), which made the natural Psychotropic Substances, in particular under control. Convention for the year 1971, which targets the industrial compounds such […]
Read MoreCustodial Rights of Children in the UAE
When custody disputes arise between parents non-UAE nationals resident in the UAE, whether married to a UAE or non-UAE citizen, may file custody cases in the UAE. The applicable law in relation to the children matters in the UAE is Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 regarding the Personal Statuses Law (articles 142-158). […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Basic Employment Entitlements to Employee Pension Plans?
One of the key employment rights is the right to security in retirement. In the developed world, there is basically universal acceptance that there is a right to a pension plan which can meet one’s need for security in retirement. In America there is legislation which offers broad protection to the rights of employees in […]
Read MoreFair Labor Standards Act – What Employers Need to Know
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 is key piece of compensation legislation. Although FLSA has been around for a long time, it is the most frequently violated employment law. Employers misclassify employees as exempt or fail to calculate working time accurately. Misclassifications can result in severe back pay issues. Calculating overtime incorrectly can […]
Read MoreHow Long Will a Road Traffic Accident Claim Take?
One of the most popular questions that is asked during a Personal injury claim is how long will my claim take/why is my claim taking this long? Many people without a legal background and/or an understanding of legal procedure expect claims to run quickly, a couple of weeks maximum. But the reality is very different, […]
Read MorePhlebotomists and EMS Are Now Working With Austin Police to Catch Influenced Drivers
The Austin Police Department in Austin, Texas has decided that driving under the influence has caused far too many accidents and deaths and it is time to bring it to a stop. Doing so however has proven not to be an easy task as many police departments across the nation have tried to do the […]
Read MoreReasons for Speeding – Cops Are Not Buying It
Maybe I have become jaded after working in the field of traffic law for so long, yet it fails to surprise me how easy it is to get a speeding ticket. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however, for many of my clients because just about every client I speak with regarding a speeding […]
Read MoreFree the Hiccup Girl
The case of the “Hiccup Girl” sentenced to life. In 2010, Jennifer Mee arranged to meet a young man named Shannon Griffin whom she contacted through social media; He agreed to meet her and the 22-year-old was under the impression that he was going on a date with Jennifer and to purchase marijuana but her […]
Read More3 Myths Regarding Internet Copyright Laws Revealed
“If there isn’t any copyright notice, it’s not copyrighted” This is among the biggest myths in the field of internet copyright laws. While this was actually true in the past, most regions now follow what is known as the Berne copyright convention. For example, in the US almost everything which was created on or after […]
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