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What Is a Larceny Attorney?

Larceny is a known, legal term for theft, one of the most common crimes committed today. The legal concept of larceny is very broad and general; a lawyer who specializes in this field is known as a larceny attorney. Larceny attorneys are a sub-category of criminal attorneys. Legally, larceny is...

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What Is a “US Attorney”?

The United States of America contains many federal district courts that are under the direct supervision of a US attorney, an attorney of law appointed by the President of the United States. The US attorney has the duty to defend or prosecute civil and criminal cases on behalf of the United States...

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What Are Pro Bono Attorneys?

The term pro bono is Latin which literally means for the public good. This normally refers to professionals who don’t charge fees for the services they render to their clients. As such, pro bono attorneys are lawyers who perform their duties without asking for payment. They do their work as public...

Obama's Birth Certificate Release Blocked by Privacy Laws

Obama's Birth Certificate Release Blocked by Privacy Laws

Since 2008, great controversy has surrounded President Barack Obama's birth certificate and privacy laws have blocked the document's public release. In recent weeks, State Attorney General David Louie responded to Democratic Governor Neil Abercrombie's inquiry into the President's birth place,...

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What Is a Larceny Lawyer?

Larceny is a known, legal term for theft, one of the most common crimes committed today. The legal concept of larceny is very broad and general; a lawyer who specializes in this field is known as a larceny lawyer. Larceny lawyers are a sub-category of criminal lawyers.Legally, larceny is defined...

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What Is Power of Attorney?

When an individual requires representation in a business or legal transaction, a power of attorney is used in order for an attorney to represent that individual. The power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes an attorney to act on behalf of the individual who filed for the power of...

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What Is an Attorney in Fact?

Several types of attorneys exist depending on the type of case undertaken. There are general categories of attorneys and specific categories of attorney also depending on what area of law they specialize in. However, an attorney in fact does not necessarily refer to an actual attorney. An attorney...

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How Do I Choose the Best Trial Attorney?

A trial attorney is a lawyer who will represent the client in a court of law. The first step in choosing the best trial attorney is to first understand his functions. If the reason of wanting to hire a trial attorney has been established, his skills should also be taken into consideration....

DMCA Takedown 101

DMCA Takedown 101

The Digital Millennium Copyright ACT (DMCA) is one of the best-known and most-controversial pieces of legislation passed in recent years. It has had a greater impact on the Web than virtually any other piece of legislation and is largely responsible for much of the Web we see today. One of the...

US Attn General Eric Holder Warns of Homegrown Terrorist

US Attn General Eric Holder Warns of Homegrown Terrorist

US Attorney General Eric Holder spoke candidly with ABC News regarding the "potentially bad news" and the very real threat of "homegrown terrorists." Holder offered to ABC: "[Homegrown Terrorism] is one of the things that keeps me up at night. You didn't worry about this even two years ago -...