English common law understood that agents were sometimes needed in business and commerce. The president of Ford Motor Company obviously can’t be everywhere. He needs agents to do business. Also, someone who is on vacation out of the country and unable to sign a contract could help an agent sign that all-important document. But under… Continue reading
Category: Legal Law
Child Soldiers – A Brief Legal Overview
The concept of the ‘child soldier’, the involvement of children (through conscription or otherwise) in the violence and brutality of armed conflict, is abhorrent to most adults who consider the matter. This is confirmed by the fact that there are a number of international conventions and other mechanisms condemning the practice and creating an international… Continue reading
The Ridiculous Resilience of Red Light Cameras
Red light cameras have been the nightmare of many drivers for several years. Since 2007, the State of Florida has relied on these speed cameras to supplement (largely) the revenue of the various municipalities that employ their use. This despite the fact that the constitutionality of its use has always been in question. In fact,… Continue reading
Which countries offer a passport without applicants having to migrate?
Few countries in the world give people full citizenship without the hassle of moving there and all the other difficulties associated with it. Under such programs, these countries simply require a financial contribution or real estate investment in exchange for providing individuals and interested parties with a second citizenship within two to six months. For… Continue reading
Virginia Woolf’s Orlando
Virginia Woolf’s Orlando claims it is a biography. A young man, the eponymous Orlando, finds himself in London in the 16th century. At first, we find him in an attic, amusing himself with a severed head and a sword. Virginia Woolf also tells us to hope that Orlando at a later date will become a… Continue reading
Why an 80/20 Custody Program Might Work for You
Choosing and understanding all the different types of child custody and schedules is an overwhelming process. An 80/20 custody program has your child spend 80% of their time with one parent and 20% with the other. This is a more traditional child custody program and is the basic child living with one parent and visiting… Continue reading
Dr. Tommy Boone has been pulling his own weight for some time now
When Tommy Boone was eight years old, his father installed a pull-up bar outside the bedroom door he shared with his brother. For a full year afterward, Mr. Boone encouraged his children to develop the ability to do more and more pull-ups. “But after the first year,” Tommy said, “pull-ups became a regular habit for… Continue reading
SEO Content Writing: 4 Tips for Writing Effective Search Engine Optimized Content in 2013
Writing effective SEO content can seem daunting because SEO rules change all the time. In case you don’t know, Google itself has said that it makes over 500 changes per year, yes, per year! – to its search algorithm. To this end, below are four things to pay attention to when write SEO content that… Continue reading
Three Strange But True Criminal Law Stories From Abroad
GERMANY: CAUGHT! It has been reported that the well-endowed mistress of a professional allegedly tried to kill him with her breasts. Allegedly, her jealous girlfriend tried to smother him with her size 38DD breasts because she said she wanted her death to be “as pleasant as possible,” authorities say. She was charged with attempted murder.… Continue reading
Dealing with the challenging manager
If you can say that you have never dealt with a challenging manager, then consider yourself among the blessed few, because they are far more common than not. In fact, through research you may find that issues or challenges with senior management are among the top reasons people choose to leave your position. According to… Continue reading