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What to expect on your first appearance in criminal court

Saturday, November 7, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

For many, the prospect of appearing in Court can be a terrifying experience indeed.  Among the questions are What should I say to the Judge?  Will the Court require that I post bail? Should I appear with an attorney? etc.

What you must understand is that no one inside the judicial system cares about your case.  The only individual that cares is a retained attorney who will be acting as your advocate.  Without an attorney you will be at the mercy of a public defender ... Read More

Posted at 12:20 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

FERS & CSRS Disability Retirement: Indicators

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Robert R. McGill

If your weekends are spent for the purpose of recuperating just so that you can have the energy, strength, mental acuity, and sustained focus and attention to go back to work on Monday, then it is an indicator that you may need to file for Federal Disability Retirement benefits under FERS or CSRS; if, after each day of work, you are so profoundly fatigued that you end up spending each evening just resting, unable to have any significant recreational enjoyment or time for relaxation, time... Read More

Posted at 22:38 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Administrative Law

Car Accident Injuries and Personal Injury Law

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Harvey Alford

Car accident injuries that are caused by the negligence of another car, truck, or motorcycle driver fall into the realm of personal injury law.  A personal injury can be physical or mental injury.  ... Read More
Posted at 18:49 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Corporate Law

Condemnation and Eminent Domain, What do they mean for me?

Friday, November 6, 2009 by B. Joan Davis

Condemnation or eminent domain simply means that the government (the State, County or City) is taking private land for a public purpose.  It is wise to consult with a Raleigh business law attorney before negotiating or accepting an offer from the government for your condemned land.... Read More
Posted at 16:49 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Intellectual Property Rights Are a Lynchpin to Business Success, Not an Add-On

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Gary S. Fergus

Intellectual property lawyer, Gary Fergus discusses how intellectual property rights should not be an afterthought, but instead an integral part of your business model.... Read More
Posted at 16:45 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Intellectual Property

It's Never Too Early to Think About Nonrenewal

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Bradley J. Domangue

By Bradley J. Domangue - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

It can never be too early to discuss the nonrenewal process.  Although the Education Code says that a notice to propose a nonrenewal must be given to an employee by the 45th day before the... Read More

Posted at 16:16 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

What Do You Call a School Administrator Who Conducts a Strip Search?

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Dennis J. Eichelbaum

By Dennis J. Eichelbaum - Managing Shareholder
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

The answer to this question is simple: Defendant. You have heard lawyers say that “bad facts make bad law.” The United States Supreme Court has accepted certiorari to... Read More

Posted at 16:12 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Your Space, MySpace - Social Networking Legal Update

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Carol Simpson

By Dr. Carol Simpson - Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are technology success stories.  They allow extensive (and sometimes anonymous) communication between members.  Today’s students use them to report just about everything in their lives – and... Read More

Posted at 16:09 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

District Web Page Advertising Links: If You Are Missing Links, You Could Be Missing Potential Income

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Carol Simpson

By Dr. Carol Simpson - Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Sure, school districts have web pages, with links to board policy service, student codes of conduct, and handbooks, but what about advertising? What are the merits and liabilities of placing community organizations/business web links on a school district... Read More

Posted at 16:06 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law

Before Bon Voyage: Things to Consider Prior to a Senior Trip

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Kelly J. Shook

By Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

It’s time to say goodbye to the Class of 2009!  For better or worse, school districts all over the state have managed to stick it out with their seniors, and have hopefully made it through unscathed. Well, almost.  For those school... Read More

Posted at 16:01 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Education Law
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