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What is the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program and How Does it Apply to Cruise Ships?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is given the authority to run the Vessel Sanitation Program in the federal Public Health Service Act. The purpose of the Vessel Sanitation Program is to decrease the outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships. In order to accomplish this goal, the CDC inspects cruise ships, trains cruise ship […]

What Laws Apply to the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Rig Workers?

Oil and gas rig workers, like other maritime employees have the right to fair working conditions where appropriate safety measures are taken despite the dangerous nature of the job. Offshore oil and gas rig workers are protected by several different laws including the Jones Act, the Longshore & Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act and the Outer Continental […]

What should I do if the school is discriminating against my child with a disability?

There are federal laws that protect your child with a disability from discrimination by his or her school. Parents of children with disabilities should be aware of these laws in order to prevent any discrimination against their children based on their disability. By educating yourself about these laws, you can ensure that your school is […]

Texas Landlord-Tenant Law

The landlord-tenant relationship can be tense at times and can sometimes lead to a legal battle. Perhaps you live in Houston and your landlord won’t allow your homosexual partner to join you on the lease. Maybe a disruptive tenant has been hosting large parties in his Austin townhouse, causing noise complaints and property damage. Whether […]

Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law

You could be a college student renting a small studio apartment in Virginia Beach—living a fun life filled with late nights and beach parties. Then reality hits and you’re struggling to make your rent payments. Perhaps you’re that tenant’s landlord and even though she’s a good kid trying to enjoy her youth, you have bills […]

How Long Should The Repair Attempt Process Take?

The Lemon Law allows the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to repair or correct the defect. A reasonable number means three (3) repair attempts for the same defect or a total of 30 cumulative days out of service because of a series of defects or repairs. Also, a reasonable number of attempts to repair […]

All About Affidavits

Affidavits are commonly used legal instruments. Your attorney may suggest that you provide an affidavit that may be used as evidence in a lawsuit. You may also need to execute an affidavit in order to complete a legal document such as a voter registration card or a name change. As with any legal instrument, it is important to […]

What to Do if Your Attorney Doesn't Comply with Professional Obligations

Lawyers have certain obligations to their clients. If a lawyer does not fulfill those obligations then a client might be able to seek recourse for the lawyer’s behavior. Therefore, it is important for clients to understand what their lawyers’ obligations are and what they can do if those obligations are not met.   The American Bar Association […]

How Often Will I Be Billed By My Lawyer?

Unless you have a contingency fee agreement, you will probably be billed monthly. If you are paying an hourly fee, you may want the lawyer to get your permission before spending more than a certain amount of time on your case. You have a right to get itemized bills that show how the lawyer has […]

How to Make Medical Decisions When You are Unconscious

Most of us worry about what would happen to us if we got sick or hurt and we were not able to make our own medical decisions. We worry about losing control and not being able to communicate our consent to various medical interventions. We worry that our children will not be able to agree […]