by edgar | Jun 27, 2024 | Legal:
A landlord renting a property has rights in selecting a tenant. Tenants also have rights about the factors that can be considered in selection. While most landlord-tenant issues are governed by states and localities, Federal fair housing laws apply to tenant...
by edgar | Jun 27, 2024 | Legal:
In US law, one party can bring a lawsuit against another party in court. In civil cases, the party bringing the suit — called the plaintiff — generally claims to have incurred loss through actions of the other party – the defendant. In criminal...
by edgar | Jun 27, 2024 | Legal:
Picture this agreement between two players in a board game: ‘If you land on my property 10 times, pay $5 more each time, and then you can buy it for $200.’ The first player still owns the property for those 10 turns, but the second player has secured a set...
by edgar | Jun 27, 2024 | Legal:
While there’s no concrete answer to how long a lawsuit process might take in court, US cases take over a year on average, and cases running 5 or more years are not unheard of. The load of cases before state courts has increased over time, and staffing has not....
by edgar | Jun 27, 2024 | Legal:
When a couple marries, they gain the legal right to do certain things together, such as own property or owe debts. Divorce is the legal termination of marriage; the legal status, responsibilities and arrangements of the married couple are cancelled. Divorcing requires...
by michelle | Aug 24, 2023 | Immigration Law - Long
Yes, you can sue for civil rights violations. If your civil rights have been violated, you have the right to seek legal recourse. You can file a lawsuit against the individuals, organizations, or entities responsible for the violation. The United States Courts website...
by michelle | Aug 24, 2023 | Immigration Law - Long
Experiencing a violation of civil rights can be an upsetting and even traumatic event. There federal government encourages anyone who feels their civil rights have been violated to report the incident. There are several options for reporting civil rights violations,...
by michelle | Aug 24, 2023 | Immigration Law - Long
The United States’ Suspension Clause is a part of the writ of habeas corpus. It states that the federal government may not suspend this privilege except in extraordinary circumstances: if there is a rebellion or invasion or the public safety requires it. These...
by michelle | Aug 24, 2023 | Immigration Law - Long
Civil rights laws are meant to protect all people in the United States from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or abuse in a variety of settings like housing, the workplace, school, voting, business, healthcare, public spaces, and more. A civil rights violation...
by michelle | Aug 23, 2023 | Immigration Law - Long
A U.S. Civil Rights Attorney specializes in handling cases related to civil rights violations. These attorneys work to protect individuals’ civil rights, provide legal advice, advocate for clients, and represent them in court if necessary. Civil rights attorneys...
