Although everyone knows about the dangers of drinking and driving, there may be a time when you consume a little too much alcohol and get behind the wheel of your car. Driving under the influence, also referred to as DUI and driving while intoxicated, or DWI, are serious criminal offenses that may result in penalties that range in severity from fines, driver's license suspension, or even ja... read more »

Are you a small business owner whose business is suffering due to the "so called" recession? If "yes" is your response, join the club! It has been more than a year of constant disappointment for many business owners. Even large businesses have suffered a great deal because of such tough times! An even harder pill to swallow is that even now, it's difficult to tell rather ... read more »

Over the course of your writing, especially if you're writing non-fiction, you may find there are a number of reasons that people could want to sue you about when it comes to writing, but there are many other ways to protect yourself in the eyes of the law. Ask Permission Say for example that you want to write about a person in your book. This doesn't necessarily have to be a celeb... read more »

Whether you are living in a stalled economy, face an uncertain job market, or just want to be your own boss, many people consider starting a small business to make extra money. One business idea that might work for some people is starting a mobile car wash business. You can begin with a small capital outlay and because you carry everything you need to your customer there is no costly overhead o... read more »

I have tried to put together certain key points that you must include if you are preparing a business plan. These points are particularly useful for those who are planning to convert their business ideas into a business reality. Plan Briefing - This mainly includes a brief professional background of the people who are involved in setting up this business along with a summary of your business p... read more »

Many of us might be getting a lot of ideas that can be converted to a good business. However, many a times we tend to leave them aside and focus on other things just because of the lack of a proper understanding of how to convert those ideas into a real business. I have tried to put down some key points that need to be kept in mind while deciding to start a small business of your own. The advice ... read more »

There was a time when going to work was more like going to a family picnic. It was often fun and laid back. You were working with people you considered close friends and even though you worked hard, you felt you could be casual with your colleagues, sharing raunchy jokes and off-color stories. After all, these were your pals. NO MORE! Office behavior needs to be cleaned up, otherwise the ... read more »

Before buying a new home or condominium, or even renting an apartment or house in a planned community, you should be aware of any existing homeowner's association rules or regulations. This is critically important, because once you begin living in that community, you are legally responsible for abiding by the rules and regulations (oven called the covenants). What is a Homeowner's... read more »

There are many situations when you may need to legally change your name. Those circumstances may be because of a marriage, divorce, adoption or a death in the family. Although those are the most common conditions under which someone might need to change their name, there are also situations where someone just does not like the name they were born with - either their first name, their last name... read more »

Although it is definitely more important for those who are advanced in years or suffering from a serious, life-threatening illness, designating a trusted friend or loved one with your "power of attorney" is something that everyone should consider. It is especially critical with senior citizens because of their potential to suffer a critical medical event, which may prevent them from ma... read more »