Intellectual property includes any idea, design, product, or manuscript produced by a creative process. The protection of this property occurs through the use of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Although these three terms can be confusing, it’s important to understand each fully to ensure that you can properly protect your ideas. Anyone who creates content, such…
The Internet is arguably one of the most beneficial tools in the wonder that is modern technology. It allows people to communicate and interact with other individuals from around the world. This has been a boon for businesses, shoppers, education, and learning. Relatives, spouses, parents and their children can keep in touch with little more…
Statistics show that crime is on the rise nationwide. From personal safety to crime in the home and workplace, no one is immune. Crime does not discriminate by age, ethnicity, or income level. As a nation, we look to law enforcement to apprehend criminals, thereby keeping citizens safe. Enforceable laws at the local, state, and…
Electronic commerce raises new questions regarding the application of traditional law to non-cyber transactions. As entrepreneurs move towards computer-networked business models, many lawmakers struggle to fulfill the same obligations outlined for over-the-counter purchases. As it stands, e-commerce transactions fall under contractual law. Each e-commerce transaction has three elements that qualify it under contractual law: offer,…
What is a Code of Ethics? When talking about a code of ethics within a business, the Houston Chronicle says that, “a well-written code of ethics should give guidance to employees on how to deal with certain ethical situations.” It can be as short as ten simple rules (like Kraft’s code of ethics), or it…
Law School Outlines, Test Preparation & Exams Reparing for Exams – This informational piece was created in order to help law students prepare for outlining and exams. Classification and Verification of Law School Outlines – Classification and verification can be a very difficult process. However, Arbi Tamrazan from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University gives…
In a healthy relationship, both partners benefit from not only love, but also mutual respect and support. People who marry, are partners, or become lovers often expect to enter into a relationship that provides them with these things and offers them a sense of security. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In some relationships…
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are significant problems in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2010, 10,228 people died in automobile accidents involving a drunk driver. Drunk driving crashes accounted for 31 percent of all traffic deaths. People who drive while intoxicated by…
Criminal justice involves the practices and systems of upholding social control, deterrence, and the mitigation of crime. Those employed in the field of criminal justice may apprehend and impose penalties on those who violate the law. The criminal justice system also seeks to rehabilitate repeat offenders to help protect defendants from those who abuse their…
The field of criminal justice involves local, state, federal and private agencies dedicated to addressing criminal activity in their jurisdiction, such as police officers, criminal defense lawyers, judges, FBI agents and advocacy groups. The criminal justice system is made up of law enforcement, courts and corrections facilities. These groups uphold laws, sanction criminal penalties, deter and prevent…
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