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Hiring An Attorney

If you are stuck with a car that is a lemon or if an electronics store won't repair the big screen television that you bought from it, you may need to hire an attorney to help resolve the dispute. Legal advice is also helpful if you are buying or...

Joinder of Parties in Civil Lawsuits

A civil lawsuit is a legal action brought in a court by a person who is called the plaintiff. Generally, a lawsuit has one plaintiff who asserts one or more claims against one defendant. However, there are situations in which additional parties...

Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

Contracts often include arbitration clauses. Arbitration is a method of alternative dispute resolution that is less formal than a trial. It usually provides a resolution much more quickly than traditional litigation.

Arbitration...

Judicial Accountability

Judges Pledge to Uphold the Law

Judges take an oath of office to follow and apply the law faithfully. In certain cases, judges find themselves in a dilemma--that of faithfully applying a law that conflicts with the...

Impaired Driving -- Drug Use, Alcohol Use And Road Rage

A driver's primary responsibility is to safely operate the vehicle. Impaired driving occurs when a driver is distracted and his/her ability to perform the task of driving is reduced. Driving can be impaired by drug use, alcohol use, fatigue,...