The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program is a federal law that governs elementary and secondary education and is funded by federal Title I. Under NCLB, school boards must ensure that their high-poverty schools meet the educational needs of low-achieving students. The goal is to close the achievement gap between high and low achieving students….
Planning for certain aspects of your health care may not seem like a worthwhile thing to do right now, especially since most people only think of old age when they think of an advance care directive. But the truth is that a medical crisis could leave you without the ability to make your own health…
There is a common belief among attorneys, as well as the general public, that all criminal matters that begin with an arrest somewhere in the United States follow a precise, consistent, and direct trail that leads to formal court proceedings. . This, unfortunately, is far from reality. There are many factors that have a major…
Although it received most of the publicity as a possible step on the road to patent reform, eBay v. The MercExchange case may have altered the landscape of obtaining permanent injunctions in general, and therefore may have unintended and unforeseen consequences in other areas of the law. Of the unanimous opinion (Thomas, J.) in eBay…
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Raleigh If you’ve been arrested and charged with a federal crime, you may be wondering how to find the best federal criminal defense lawyer in Raleigh. The best way to avoid the lengthy prison sentence and steep fines is to hire a Raleigh criminal defense attorney. Federal crimes involve a serious…
Hiring a lawyer is a decision that you must make after a lot of homework. After all, you don’t want to end up complaining about your attorney’s behavior. You can avoid these problems by not making some common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Let’s read about some of the 10 common mistakes. 1. Experience It…
When business is about being on the go, the Motorola M800 Bag Phone is the ultimate communication tool. When it’s time to hit the road, the M800 and M900 is a powerful pocket-sized digital phone from Motorola that offers complete mobility wherever and whenever you need it, making all your connections as mobile as you…
The Purpose of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Since December is one of the busiest months of the year filled with winter holiday celebrations like Christmas and New Year’s Eve, there are many more social events and late-night gatherings where alcohol is available. Unfortunately, driving under the influence of alcohol is quite common during the…
Should seasonal workers be allowed to collect unemployment benefits on their downtime? The state of Indiana recently passed legislation that prevents seasonal workers from collecting unemployment benefits when they are laid off at the end of the season. Watch Indiana Code Section 22-4-3-5. Aside from the political and economic issues with this new change in…
The Florida Private Sector Whistleblower Law, ยงยง448.101-448.105, Florida Statutes, prohibits employers from taking adverse employment action against an employee because the employee objected to or refused to participate in any employer activity, policy, or practice. employer, which constitutes a violation of a law, rule or regulation. 1. Persons covered: An “employer” under the Florida Private…
