Archive for February, 2009

Judicial Notices

“Judicial notice” refers to commonly known information that is not required to be formally proven in court. Rather, the information is accepted as being noted by the judiciary, hence the name.
Generally, only indisputable facts can be judicially noted. For example, historical facts, geographic locations, and the meanings of words are often judicially noted. Similarly, well-known [...]

Pet Owners Buying a Condo

Buying a condo can be a challenge for many, yet it can be a bigger challenge for buyers with pets. To many homebuyers, pets in condominium units are a source of confusion and often contention.
Today I’d like to talk about what pet owners (or “pet parents,” as some call themselves) need to watch out for [...]

Freebies, at What Cost?

Frequent visitors to my blog may notice that I’m cautious when dealing with the marketing ploys of telecommunication companies - term contracts, questionable savings, and hidden costs, you name it. (See my blog “Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Pains,” posted November 27, 2008.)
I recently received yet another seemingly amazing offer from my telecom - “Visit our store [...]

Online Consultation - The Next Big Thing?

Recently I received several inquiries regarding paid online consultation in legal matters.
Apparently, there are several companies, both in the U.S. and in Canada, that provide this kind of service.
Under the terms of the service, generally speaking, the client posts a legal question or a short scenario to an online database connected to licensed lawyers in [...]

Common Employment Scams

In difficult times, scam artists are taking advantage of people who have recently been laid-off by offering bogus employment schemes. These schemes typically require you to provide money up front before services are rendered.
Today I’d like to share a few scenarios with you.
Scenario #1: I have a job for you… overseas!
As the manufacturing sector continues [...]

 

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