Filing a lawsuit makes it possible to recover compensation for losses or monetary damages that someone has caused you or your business to experience. There are a huge variety of different lawsuits that can be filed including personal injury or wrongful death claims; breach of contract cases; and employment lawsuits after discrimination or wrongful termination. …
Equal Protection refers to the right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution not to be discriminated against by the government. Because of the Equal Protection Clause, state laws must treat all individuals the same under the same circumstances. While the equal protection clause does not guarantee equality, it does guarantee that laws will apply equally to …
When a corporation is dissolved, it ceases to exist as a legal entity. This can make it very difficult to collect money from the corporation if a judgment is entered against the business. If you have a judgment against a dissolved corporation, you should speak with an experienced San Diego corporate law attorney for information …
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In the United States, there is an unfortunate history of discrimination against certain individuals based on their race, religion or other personal characteristics. To prevent this behavior and protect the fundamental right of all individuals to be treated as equal, Civil Rights legislation has been passed. There have been multiple federal laws passed over the …
The First Amendment prohibits government regulation of speech, even under circumstances where the speech is unpopular or when the speech is critical of political leaders. However, there are some limitations to the general rule that the government cannot interfere with the right to free speech. The First Amendment is also limited in that it applies …
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Both the Fifth and the Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution mention “due process.” The Fifth Amendment states that no person should be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process. The Fourteenth Amendment makes clear that states must also provide due process and may not deprive people of life, liberty or property …
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In the United States, a variety of laws exist to prohibit unlawful discrimination. These laws, called Civil Rights Laws, prevent not just the government but also private actors from engaging in discriminatory behavior. For example, Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination in the rental market and for home sales, while employment laws prohibit employers from acting …
The Second Amendment of the United States constitution stipulates: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This Amendment is one of the most controversial in the entire Constitution as there is significant disagreement regarding whether …
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