People around the world have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using the hemp plant for everything from fabric and rope to ethanol fuel. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, a man with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was wicked, evil and narcotic. He...
A federal warrant is issued by a federal judge upon the demonstration of probable cause by a representative of a government agency, usually a federal law enforcement officer. The federal warrant is then issued in order to arrest, seize, or search an individual. In countries like the United States...
In many countries, the government is apportioned according to the level and locality it serves. For example, the state government level serves all those within its state boundaries vis-à-vis the federal government level, which serves all those within the boundaries of the federal government....
The Administrative Procedure Act or the APA is one of the most important pieces of the administrative law and is a federal law in the United States which was enacted in 1946. The APA, a law under the United States government federal regulatory agencies, creates rules and regulations to implement...
Many types of laws exist to address common issues faced by people. These issues may be broad and general in their scope while others address more specific matters. One type of law that addresses the general area of bankruptcy is referred to as bankruptcy law. This area of law addresses issues...
This fall may be time to buy a new refrigerator. As the federal government may be ready to kick off a federal cash for refrigerators rebate program to kickstart energy efficient appliances. I really think government shouldnt interfere in industries like this but no one wants my opinion. "A $300...
Confession of judgment is used as a legal term with two different meanings. This may either refer to the one used in contract law or used by the U.S Solicitor General. Confession of judgment or sometimes referred to as cognovits notes is used in contract law which is permitted in states such as...
Violations of federal laws hold a much more severe form of penalty and involves the arrest of an individual suspected of having committed such a violation. Federal arrests are done when a more serious type of criminal charge is brought up against the individual that involves violation of national...
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States and the eponym of the Jacksonian Democracy. Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in Waxhaw, North Carolina, or Lancaster, South Carolina, as the border between the states had not been resolved at the time of his birth. Jackson was born...
Veterans Day honors all veterans of the United States military services and wars. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, most banks, courthouses, post offices, schools, and other government offices are closed. Additionally, the bond market is closed on Veterans Day and other federal holidays, but...
