The role of a court reporter is to maintain an accurate record of word for word transcripts of conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, and other circumstances requiring a documented account that will serve as legally binding evidence Court reporters can be found working at court trials, providing translation services for the hearing impaired, assisting judges, recording depositions, and assisting attorneys

As a worker, you have the right to a safe and healthy working environment Unfortunately, work-related accidents can occur to any worker at any time

A winter wonderland may be fun to sing about--especially on Christmas eve--but, if you are negotiating a treacherous parking lot covered with ice, bursting into song is the last thing on your mind Slipping on ice is no laughing matter and, although falls may be funny in some slapstick type comedies, they can be downright deadly in real life

With the recent injury and death of Natasha Richardson from an injury to her brain after striking her head in a ski accident it behooves all of us to learn the symptoms of closed head injury so that we may be alert to their presence in a friend or loved one after an accident Brain injury can occur from a minor impact to the skull

New evidence reveals that Seroquel manufacturer AstraZeneca may have known over ten years ago that the drug caused diabetes and weight gain According to a story in the New York Times, 102 previously sealed documents were made public earlier this year in a lawsuit brought by drug users against the manufacturer

The first principle of personal injury negotiating is: ask for more than you expect to get To apply this correctly you need to know what your case is worth but that’s a whole other article

Ontario has had a history of problems with people who drive their vehicles faster than the posted speed limit and drivers who participate in illegal street racing To combat speeding problems and reduce the number of car crashes, the Ontario government implemented a new speeding law

Tenancy agreements are important documents that help to protect legal rights and identify responsibilities of both parties - the lodger and the landlord However, since the situation has arisen where the landlord’s lawyer or estate agent puts the agreement together, tenant can often find himself in a difficult situation

Although a name change may often seem like the right thing to do, it is worth being careful when it comes to applying for a name change If you are changing it after marrying, or changing it back after a divorce, then there is no reason not to proceed so long as you are happy with your choice

Basic oil and gas industry framework and knowledge for the mineral owner Basic Mineral Rights In America, we enjoy a broad range of property rights One such right is mineral ownership on and under the land we own, ASSUMING someone before us has not severed the mineral estate from the surface estate

Everyday millions of cars are traveling our highways and byways With so many cars on the road, it is inevitable that a car accident will occur

Creating a trust into which to put your earthly assets is viewed by many people as a hugely important step towards keeping their most valued property in the hands of family and friends A trust, distinct from yet compatible with a last will and testament, will be for many people an essential part of putting their affairs in order as they prepare to “depart the mortal realm”

The road to divorce is a difficult journey to travel It is filled with emotions, anxiety and plenty of confusion

By and large, a prenuptial agreement between a couple is a serious thing which is used to dictate events and settlements should the marriage end in divorce These events usually just entail the division of property and take into account prior assets, with alimony occasionally being discussed