February 2013

Robbery Prevention Tips for the Small Business Owner

February 10, 2013

Robbers don’t only target homes. In fact, many robbers look for small businesses that are easy targets from which they can make a fast getaway. If you want to prevent a robbery, and keep both your business and your employees safe, you’ve got to follow a few basic safety tips. 1.Keep Windows Clear It can […]

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Why Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Is Illegal

February 7, 2013

Why Retaliation Against Whistleblowers is Illegal There is no overarching statutory legal prohibition of retaliation against whistleblowers in the United States. As a result, some employers may erroneously believe that they have the right to retaliate against employees who notify authorities of their unlawful activities. However, the intricacies of employment law mean that many employers […]

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DUI’s Can Cost You In Many Ways

February 6, 2013

(US law and generally) Convictions for driving under the influence can be very expensive. Intoxicated motorists face a wide array of direct and indirect costs that add up to a size-able sum. Even a first-time offender may lose several thousand dollars before the ordeal is complete. In some states, this is effectively guaranteed by mandatory […]

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First Tier Tribunal (Tax) Appeals and Reasonable Excuses

February 6, 2013

First Tier Tribunal hears appeals against tax decisions made by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). There are many reasons for appealing against the tax decisions and the appeals can range from simple to complex. First Tier Tribunals can hear appeals about direct tax (levied directly on an organisation, such as income or corporation tax) […]

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The Difference between Legalization and Decriminalization

February 5, 2013

Several substances and activities have become the focus of a decriminalization or legalization debate over the decades. They have included alcohol, marijuana, and prostitution. The arguments rage on, with both sides passionately holding their ground. The people behind these debates have very strong feelings about their topic. Legalization of Marijuana Today, one of the hot […]

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Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act of 2012 to Crack Down on “Designer Drugs”

February 5, 2013

By Adam Williams, legal editor at the Law Offices of Michael J. Brennan In recent years, federal and state governments have been increasing prosecutions of those charged with possession and sale of a synthetic chemical that is designed to recreate the effects of certain Schedule I substances. These chemical compounds are designed to mimic the […]

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