Archive for December, 2008

Legal Interpreters at Work

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Betty Carlson asked: In our third of a series about different types of language interpreting, we will explain the tasks carried out by a legal interpreter, as well as his or her important role in US courts today.Legal or judiciary interpreters help people who are unable to communicate in English to receive fair treatment in [...]

What law states that if a contractor has performed work on a property that they are entitled to payment?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

jarrod j asked: There is a law that states that even though a contractor does not have a contract in hand that if he has done work to improve a property that he is entitled to payment. What is the name of that law?

What law specifically denies unemployment benefits to a sole proprietor?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Larry T asked: I understand that the employer can not pay himself a salary, pay payroll tax on his salary, and then collect payments if he goes out of business. I would like to know specifically where this is addressed in federal law or D.C. law.

What is the craziest law you have heard of that still applies?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

RX asked: In Costa Rica there is a law that if you steal something under $400 US there is no jail time.People are robbed left and right and the cops can care less.And YES - is a law.What is the craziest law you have heard of?

Pre-Paid Legal: Are You Really Going To Use It?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Uchenna Ani-Okoye asked: Are you enrolled in a pre-paid legal plan and worried your provider is simply tallying up your tab for a service you’ll never get to use? Read on as we explain the chances of using pre-paid legal services in legal challenges you may be faced with.In their lifetime, people are most likely [...]