Legal Bugle

There are four 21st century federal laws that impact how political campaigns can be financed. These laws have been developed to ensure that no one person or group had undue influence over political processes and to ensure that fraud and other crimes were not committed in relationship to political campaigns. While most people understand that there are legal restrictions that are guiding political campaign finances, few know what these restrictions are. (more…)

Amidst the latest drama surrounding Congress, the internet community rallied against a very ill-considered pair of proposals known as The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA).  The two bills aim to halt the steadily increasing amount of digital piracy in a pro-Hollywood agenda, which will see benefits for the entertainment industry by giving rights to censor sites that allegedly “engage in, enable, or facilitate” any form of copyright.  However, while this seems a proactive bill in theory, it threatens to censor the voice of the online community by inhibiting the freedom of speech. (more…)

Two years ago Lord Justice Jackson produced a report for government outlining changes that could be made in the law to reform the costs involved in making a personal injury compensation claim . This report is now being looked into carefully in order to inform government decisions regarding cost cutting and freeing up court time. One of the key recommendations in the report is to stop solicitors who defended accident and injury victims from receiving “success fees” from the insurance company of the person found to be at fault. Success fees make it possible for solicitors to pursue other riskier cases on a no win no fee basis which might otherwise never be heard. (more…)

A turf war between department store rivals J.C. Penney and Macy’s just might have been sparked by the machinations of maternal-minded home living magnate Martha Stewart. A recent lawsuit filed by Macy’s, seeking to block the planned launch of Martha Stewart Living brand products throughout J.C. Penney’s stores, comes in response to the latter’s announcement of a new marketing deal. The 10-year agreement between J.C. Penney, which recently purchased a 16.6% share of Martha Stewart Living, would install a series of sales centers throughout the store specifically carrying the Martha Stewart line of cookware, linens, and other home design products. Despite their $38.5 million outlay for this venture, J.C. Penney executives are encountering stiff resistance from Macy’s, their traditional enemy in the department store marketplace, because the latter had recently extended its own exclusive agreement with Martha Stewart Living. The resulting imbroglio between the two icons of American commerce has caught the attention of the global business community, as investors and consumers alike look to align themselves with the eventual winner in this battle. (more…)

Right after your divorce proceedings, I’m pretty sure you have been reciting this line in your head a million times: “I have to know how to end my obligation to pay alimony.” I’m sure this is also a line that you’ve told your lawyer. Judging by the fact that you’re on this page, I’m certain you were told that there’s nothing you can do about it, that you cannot end your obligation to pay for spousal support.  Well, I’m happy to tell you that your lawyer was absolutely wrong. You can end your obligation to pay alimony; you just have to know how to do it properly.

The Only Rule to Follow: Show Cause to Reduce Support
According to the lawyers at Dishon and Block Divorce Attorneys, there’s one great plan that will surely make you succeed in terminating spousal support. All you have to do is file an order to show cause to reduce support, and you’d be good to go.

These are the following circumstances that may work as a valid cause for terminating support:

1. Significant financial changes in the life of the supporting spouse.
   Losing your paycheck as a result of being laid off from your job is a valid cause to end your alimony obligations. One successful case handled by lawyer Aaron Dishon involved a husband ordered to support his ex-wife and child with an amount that’s ludicrously higher than his unemployment benefits. The court ruled in favor of the husband, terminating spousal support and dramatically reducing child support fees as a result.

2. Significant romantic development in the life of the supported spouse.
   Cohabitation with a lover presents strong grounds in the termination of spousal support. For this reason, it’s good to be inquisitive about the romantic involvements of your ex-spouse. One case handled by Aaron Dishon was largely successful because the client’s ex-wife was cohabiting with a man, as the court immediately ordered the termination of support upon learning the information.

3. Lacking efforts in self-sufficiency.
   It’s easy to miss the “Gavron Warning” supposedly issued by the court to supported spouses. This Warning prescribes a period wherein the supported spouse must gain employment in order to be self-sufficient. In the same breath, he or she must also undergo “vocational assessment” that determines his or her capability to find a job.

Make the Best Preparations
While California’s divorce laws are just and unbiased, it’s an entirely a different story when the courts are concerned. Most judges are still gender-biased. This observation was noted by divorce lawyer Aaron Dishon, as most of the rulings against men are heavier compared to rulings made against women. Dishon then advises that in order to counter such bias, supporting husbands must effectively show cause to reduce or altogether terminate spousal support.

To succeed in your goal in terminating alimony obligations, it’s best to be prepared with all the data and evidence that will guarantee your success. It’s also wise to get a lawyer who understands what you want and who is genuinely concerned in helping you achieve the set goals.

Time for a New Beginning
Following this simple strategy, you could now take steps in terminating spousal support. This time, you could finally tell your friends, “I finally know how to end my obligation to pay alimony!” with much excitement and hope. You deserve a new life after your divorce, and being free of alimony, you can finally start fresh with a clean slate.

About the Author: Jason Munroe became an expert on divorce when he began helping a friend do some in-depth research on reducing spousal support in California. Based in Nevada, Jason is a freelance writer who is passionate about topics that interest him. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two grown children. This article was written by a guest author. Would you like to, submit a guest blog post?

Colorado DUI Information
It is almost inevitable that an American adult over the age of 21 will find themselves in a situation where they might drink and drive. Ideally, there would always be a designated driver, but sometimes you need to know the process more intimately to understand why calling a cab is the correct answer every time. (more…)

It’s happened to all of us at some time or another: you arrange to be at home at a specific time on the day a delivery is expected, and it just doesn’t happen. There is nothing more frustrating than arranging to take time off work so that you are there when your new bed or oak doors you’re waiting for don’t turn up.

Like most of us you probably feel like shouting and banging, just to relieve your anger, especially when there’s nothing you can do about it. Well, you might like to know that so long as you know your rights, you can complain and get something done about the fact that the delivery company did not stick to its promise. (more…)

Imagine that you’ve just been hurt or disabled.  It seems pretty like a simple matter that you should easily be granted your disability benefits, right?  Wrong.  Every day thousands of people filing a disability insurance claim are unfairly denied the benefits they need and deserve.  

Hiring a disability insurance lawyer is a smart step to make sure you get the benefits you are entitled to in a timely manner.  Getting the legal help you need is the first step to getting the benefits you deserve. A disability insurance lawyer will help you with your case.  They can file the paper work for your disability claim and give you helpful legal advice and answers about the money you are entitled to.  If your case goes to court, they can represent you and prove that you are disabled. (more…)

No matter who you are or what your circumstances, it’s probably safe to say that creating a will isn’t exactly your idea of a good time. As a matter of fact, for many, the idea of creating a will is so morbid that the process gets put off until it’s too late to give it the attention it deserves. A will is one of the most important documents you may establish in a lifetime, and if you don’t have a will, you need to check out these five reasons you should: (more…)

The Stop Online Piracy Act (or SOPA) has many, many opponents; some of them are big names in the tech world, including Alexis Ohanian of Reddit.com, and on January 18^th, they’ll have an opportunity to make their voices heard. (more…)