tb_chats's Articles http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com White Collar Crime Prison Sentences White collar crimes used to have an image of short sentences where the accountants were sent to Club Fed to get in shape and work on their tan. Not so anymore. Since all of the enormous financial scams, starting with Enron and continuing to the biggest ... http://www.goinglegal.com/white-collar-crime-prison-sentences-1491691.html 08th April 2010 The State and Federal Laws Regarding Minimum Wage The whole idea behind a federal minimum wage law was to put to an end the practice of sweatshops that hired women and children at what was considered slave wages. Later the focus became not so much sweatshops as simply giving the lowest end of the labor ... http://www.goinglegal.com/the-state-and-federal-laws-regarding-minimum-wage-1491679.html 08th April 2010 Who Has the Upper Hand When There is No Will? Having a will is not macabre or gruesome; it's something that a responsible adult should consider so that his or her heirs are cared for properly after they've died, and so that their wishes are respected when it comes to property and other interests.That... http://www.goinglegal.com/who-has-the-upper-hand-when-there-is-no-will-1491677.html 08th April 2010 The Value of a Lawyer When a Loved One Passes Actually a lawyer can be especially valuable before a love one passes. Consulting with an attorney when putting together a will can do much to ease the transition that a spouse or family will go through at the time of death of a love one. Ensuring that th... http://www.goinglegal.com/the-value-of-a-lawyer-when-a-loved-one-passes-1491672.html 08th April 2010 Legal Responsibilities of Tax Preparers The short answer to this question is that a paid preparer cannot lie or advise a client to lie about any part of a return. Professional tax preparer organizations have a higher standard than does the IRS for paid preparers but that is changing. Essentiall... http://www.goinglegal.com/legal-responsibilities-of-tax-preparers-1491667.html 08th April 2010 Fighting a Denied Claim from an Insurance Company Probably the most common occurrence of a denied claim are those involving health insurance. If this happens to you, don’t take it laying down, fight for a resolution of your claim. You might be surprised at just how far you can get.Steps To Fight A ... http://www.goinglegal.com/fighting-a-denied-claim-from-an-insurance-company-1491662.html 08th April 2010 What Happens if a Business Does Not Pay Taxes? Paying taxes is unpleasant but of course necessary, and this means individuals as well as businesses. Reporting taxes is something that most businesses take very seriously, and some have entire accounting departments or individuals whose job it is to reco... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-happens-if-a-business-does-not-pay-taxes-1491654.html 08th April 2010 Does the Pedestrian Always Have the Right of Way? We’ve all been taught that the pedestrian has the right of way but is that really true all of the time? The short answer to that question is no. While different states have different laws, the idea that common sense and personal responsibility are i... http://www.goinglegal.com/does-the-pedestrian-always-have-the-right-of-way-1491612.html 08th April 2010 What to Do When Hurt at Work When someone gets hurt at work, it is the role of the employer to cover them - to ensure that they never need to worry about the medical costs or the lost wages directly associated with an injury. Unfortunately, it might turn out that someone is unfairly ... http://www.goinglegal.com/what-to-do-when-hurt-at-work-1491608.html 08th April 2010 Whose Fault is Your Slip and Fall Injury? A slip and fall injury can be very tricky. When it happens, the immediate question is in regards to who is at fault. Was it the property owner's fault for not seeing to proper safety precautions? Was it your fault for not being safe or following posted wa... http://www.goinglegal.com/whose-fault-is-your-slip-and-fall-injury-1491602.html 08th April 2010