Articles by Michael Wechsler
This article will provide you with information about eviction (also known as "forcible entry and detainer"), which is a court action a landlord can use to remove a tenant from an apartment or house. A tenant can be evicted for a breach of their lease such as not paying rent, significantly...
Tenant Remedies
Landlord Lease Obligations & Tenant Rights for Breach
It is not uncommon for tenants to be unsatisfied with the condition of the homes or apartments that they rent. This article will provide information and advice to tenants on how to handle lease disputes with a landlord.
It's rather common for a tenant to have disagreement with a landlords about...
This article will answer frequently asked questions about what to do if you're involved in a boating accident, how to report an accident, how liability is apportioned and the award of money damages to an injured party.
What are common causes of boating accidents?
Before deciding to go boating...
Domestic Violence
Responding to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
This article will explain what happens if you are served with a domestic violence restraining order, which is rather easy to obtain. It will also explain how to handle accusations of domestic violence and what you can do to help your case.
What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
A...
If there are times when you are wondering whether an item you see or read is copyrighted, it is best to take the approach that it is unless you have good reason to believe that it is not copyrighted. This article will explore those times when exceptions can be made to this rule.
Public Domain...
This article will provide information about state and federal boating laws, life jacket requirements, BUI or "boating under the influence" laws and how to find out more about boat laws.
Federal Law Usually Supersedes State Law
In general, federal general maritime law trumps state laws that...
Computer Law
How to Register a Copyright
This article will provide a summarized, basic understanding of copyright and provide you with steps on how to register a copyright from the U.S. Copyright Office.
When does copyright protection begin for something you create?
As soon as you create something original that is affixed in some...
As you get older, it becomes more important to understand the need for a medical power of attorney, which will help you empower others to make important medical decisions for you when you're unable to do so yourself. It is important to understand why a medical power of attorney is necessary and...
Credit Repair
Identifying Credit Repair Scams and Fixing Your Credit
Many people are scrambling to find ways to repair their credit. They are desperate to fix their money problems and are easily susceptible to credit repair scams. This article will help you identify credit repair scams and what to do if you have a credit repair problem.
Warning Signs of a Credit...
Speeding Tickets
How to Defend a Traffic or Speeding Ticket Successfully
If you have recently received a speeding ticket, you may want to challenge it in court. Going to traffic court may be a good investment in time since you may have a reasonable chance to get the fine reduced or the ticket dismissed entirely.
Review the traffic code you are alleged to have...
Living Will
Medical Power of Attorney FAQ
A "medical power of attorney" enables you to appoint someone else to make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to make them yourself. This legal document is also known as a "healthcare proxy" or "durable power of attorney" and is an important part of prudent estate planning...
This article will provide you with a basic of what a copyright is and what works are protected by copyright, how long protection lasts and the limitations of what registration covers. This knowledge will help you when reading information on how to register a copyright.
What is a copyright? Why...
Domestic Violence
Expungement of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
This article will discuss the effects that a domestic violence charge can have on your life. It will also discuss the possibility of expunging a domestic violence charge that may have been made a part of your record.
How a record of domestic violence restraining order can affect you
A record...
Domestic Violence
How to Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
A domestic violence restraining order or a protection order is available to a victim of abuse from a family member or someone close. These are the general steps to take in most jurisdictions.
First Step: Domestic Violence Prevention Forms
To get a domestic violence restraining order or a...
Libel & Slander
Defenses to Defamation: Libel and Slander
Defamation is the intentional act of telling a lie about someone else that causes harm or injury to their reputation. While the terms "libel" and "slander" are often used, we'll cover the difference been the two types of defamatory statements and how they differ from false light claims. Common...
Domestic Violence
What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
If you have been threatened or harmed by a family member or someone close, you have probably been the victim of domestic violence. This article will help you understand how the law handles domestic violence issues and provide information about what domestic violence restraining orders are and...
Disability, Leave
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Employment Law
This article will provide a general understanding and overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You will learn about who it covers, what employers are required to adhere to its standards, the lengths that employers must go to in order to accommodate disabled persons and more.
What is the...
Pretrial Process
Bail Hearings and Release From Jail or Police Custody
This article will explain what is bail, what are bail hearings, how bail hearings are conducted and factors that increase and decrease your chances of being released on bail.
What is Bail?
After an arrest, a defendant is placed into custody which is followed by an arraignment, the first step in...
Living Will
Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney FAQ
A Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney or Healthcare Proxy may be used when a person is incapacitated and unable to make important medical decisions. If someone is involved in a serious car accident or suffer a heart attack, they may be unable to voice their wishes as to whether life...
This article explains the process of sentencing in criminal court, the differences between parole and probation and how to handle revocation of probation and hearings.
Pre-Sentence Report or Probation Report
After a conviction of or guilty plea of a defendant,a report will be prepared for the...