Archive for the ‘Legal and Law’


February 18th, 2008

Annals Of Michigan Justice-only A Newsboy

Only a Newsboy,
One of a countless throng,
Only a waif on the tide of life,
That restless flows along.
Only a newsboy.

Lyrics from the song: Only a Newsboy, 1898.
Words by Arthur J. Lamb, Music by John S. May

(Though actual names are not disclosed, the facts contained in this piece are taken from a casefile in our office, and have not been altered in any way. The case is an active one in the office, well it was until last motion day.)

February 13th, 2008

Dog Health

Your dog’s health is a very important part of overall care, and when you have a dog: Worms are a common problem.

There are several different types of worms that can jeopardize your dog’s health: Tapeworm, roundworm, ringworm and heartworm are the most common. Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet’s health and to gather the pertinent information, in case of an illness, that would assist your veterinarian to administer the correct diagnosis and treatment. Dog health care benefits by interested owners conscientiously bringing their dogs for yearly checkups: New and better blood, lab, and x-ray procedures aid the veterinarian in gaining valuable knowledge of what is happening to your dog.

February 5th, 2008

Stop, Look And Listen For The Whistle Blowing Act!

If you are a loyal government employee, then you are aware of the huge responsibility you have to undertake in guarding your institution’s safety and security. Thus, if you find out that some co-employees are plotting against the institution or agency you are working for that would affect the safety and security of said institution, then you have the responsibility to report it to proper authorities.

There is no limit to what a loyal employee can do for his or her institution. However, what can an institution do for loyal employees to protect them from retaliation by co-employees or employers they have reported against?

January 24th, 2008

Con Man Or Average Citizen? Pursuing Zany Jury Awards

More and more plaintiffs and trial lawyers are chasing unconscionable quick buck pay-offs, using con man tactics. Which came first, pillage or burn? This seems to be the the question asked by these people in going to court.

Is it the water, something they’re smoking? Or, is it just plain, blind greed played out to a ridiculous extreme? Whatever the reason, frivolous law suits, pursued by supposedly mentally-stable people, have literally gone through the roof of the U.S. court system. After reading the following sampler, you decide whether this more represents the American system of jurisprudence–or the Twilight Zone, featuring a cast of con man players.

January 16th, 2008

Introduction To The Pet Chinchilla

Becoming more and more popular as a pet, the chinchilla, with its timid and gentle nature, big black eyes, large round ears, long whiskers, long bushy tail and the finest and densest fur of any animal in the World is often described as the nearest thing to a real life cuddly toy.
Chinchillas make ideal pets, they are very clean, rarely bite unless frightened and with a little effort and patience are easy to tame. They are also hardy and quite simple to care for provided a few basic rules are followed, the most important of which is correct diet.
In the wild chinchillas are ground dwelling animals living in crevices in rocks and belong to the group of animals known as ‘rock hoppers’.

November 30th, 2007

South Carolina Child Custody Laws

Final say on who is awarded child custody is in the hands of South Carolina court.

The basis for making an award is what South Carolina deems to be in the best interests of the child. Best interests of the child is derived from a number of factors including health, lifestyle, and financial situation of each parent as well as the childs age, gender, health, current living situation, and relationship with each parent. The court may also consider preference made by older children and teenagers regarding which parent they would prefer to have custody.


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