Category: Legal Law
Fisher-Price Tickle Me Elmo – 19 Fun Facts About The Elmo Phenomenon
Who would have imagined in 1996 that Tickle Me Elmo, a newly released plush toy, would become the new sales sensation that Christmas? It was “just” a cute little bundle of red fur that laughed hysterically when you tickled it. And yet, Tickle Me Elmo and its successors have since topped the sales charts for…
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If that’s the law then
19th-century British author Charles Dickens once worked as a clerk at a law firm, and many of the characters in his novels were derived from clients he met during his work at the firm. In one of his novels from the 1840s, I don’t remember which Dickens, there was a colloquy between two of the…
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Hindi Phrases to Learn Before Going to India
Basic Hindi phrases are a must in your repertoire if you are visiting India, whether for a few months or on vacation. Going to a country where your native language is not the main one can be intimidating and a bit scary. Don’t worry, here are some of the most common Hindi phrases with their…
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Soul Food Recipes: Top 3 Questions On How To Cook Healthy Soul Food Recipes
Soul food recipes continue to maintain their popularity with consumers. The Great Recession is credited with the rising popularity. Because the dishes have a reputation for sticking to ribs or having staying power. For example, eating the average soul food stays with the average person 2-3 hours longer than Chinese food. And it lingers for…
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Are movies better than books?
We love movies. We love them so much that we stand in line to pay high prices for movies that aren’t very good. Movies with above average entertainment will generate headlines. For questions of this nature, an answer can often be found by following the money. The implication here could be that the movies are…
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How to find the right bankruptcy lawyer
At the height of the Great Recession in 2009, more than 1.4 million people filed for bankruptcy protection. As the US economy struggled to regain its footing, that number increased the following year. Nearly 1.6 million citizens filed for protection in federal courts in 2010, according to statistics released by the US Administrative Office of…
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Flotation of a Company and Prospect
Once a business has been registered, it has to get off the ground. This is described as floating a company. It is true that a company comes into existence once it is registered and can immediately do business. But a newly formed company often needs to raise enough capital to get off the ground. The…
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More families would choose different schools if they could
There is growing evidence that more families would opt for different schools if they could. This is clear from survey and focus group data, from alternative and charter school waiting lists, among many examples. What prevents them from setting sail for a new educational island is, above all, the political blockade that still closes the…
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Establishment of a Stabilization Fund at a Regional Vocational School in Massachusetts
State law in Massachusetts allows regional schools, including regional vocational technical schools, to establish a Stabilization Fund for capital projects. The governing statute is Massachusetts General Laws c.71, §16 G½. Not all regional schools have tried to create such a Stabilization Fund. This article is written to help those who want to give it a…
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Complying with California Sexual Harassment Law AB 1825
California employers must comply with AB 1825, a state law that requires sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors and managers. Through questions and answers, this article highlights the requirements of the 2006 laws and provides guidance for meeting them. Questions and answers about this law Is my organization covered by the law? It is, if…
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