Revisiting the 1976 Revision of the Copyright ActThe revision of the Copyright Act in 1976 changed the way exclusive copyright existed and terminated. The 1976 act is now the primary basis of copyright law in the United States. Basic rights of copyright holders are codified, as well as the now oft employed 'fair use' doctrine.
Why It's Always a Good Idea to Refuse a Breath Test: DUI AdviceDriving under the influence is one of the most common crimes in the country. No other crime so regularly affects individuals from all social strata. Millionaires and public housing residents are both routinely charged with a DUI. As differently situated in life as they are, their defenses, and how they should handle their cases, should be the exact same.
Facing a Federal Charge: What Should I Do if Prosecuted by the Government?If you are charged with a crime by the federal government, your defense must be air tight. There is, for a variety of reasons, no room for error. Since almost all federal convictions carry prison time, it is important to mount an aggressive and committed defense from the beginning.
Know the Penalties for a DUI in TennesseeThere are a variety of penalties for a DUI specific to Tennessee. Your past record, level of intoxication and circumstances of your arrest all carry with them various factors related to your potential punishment. This is a brief overview of what you can expect if you are found guilty of a DUI within the State of Tennessee.
Getting a Presidential Pardon: Apply and SucceedEach presidency establishes its own set of standards and considerations when determining who receives a presidential pardon. The power to pardon is exclusive to the president. In Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, the pardon power is limited only in that impeachment is not a pardon-eligible offense. There is no congressional input into the pardon process and no judicial review.
How Does a President Grant a Pardon?The Department of Justice has established certain minimum standards for those wishing to apply for a presidential pardon. Recommendations, a five year waiting period, and the reason for one seeking the pardon are all vital aspects of the successful pardon application.
Tennessee DUI Lawyer: Getting Out of DUI Trouble in TennesseeIf you are reading this, it is likely that you or someone you know has been pulled over by the police and arrested for a DUI. It is time to decide what to do next.
Expunging your Criminal Record in TennesseeExpunging your criminal record in Tennessee is difficult but certainly not impossible. There are a variety of situations where erasing your criminal record and expunging damaging information can legally occur.
A Review of the History of Presidential Pardonshe primary reason for the controversy underlying many pardons is a simple one: second chances for serious offenses are always debatable. Every individual receiving a pardon has been subject to the system, and has been deemed worthy of some sort of stigma or punishment. It is a testament to the soundness of the pardon power, however, that pardon controversies are relatively rare in relation to the number of pardons actually granted.
Filing a Bond Reduction Motion in TennesseeSuccessfully getting a bond reduced in Tennessee requires a thorough understanding of the factors the courts look at when setting a defendant's bond (also called 'bail'). A defendant's bond can be reduced at any time prior to trial. Bond is often initially set by a commissioner. However, the first setting of the bond can be altered later by the judge to whom the case is assigned. Bond reduction motions can be filed in criminal court.
Make Sure You Have the Right Tennessee DUI AttorneyFinding the right Tennessee DUI attorney is vital if you are charged with a DUI in the state of Tennessee. A DUI conviction can have serious consequences, even if you have never been in trouble before. Like many states, Tennessee DUI laws have been amended to make consequences harsher for all levels of offender.
Getting an Expungement in TennesseeAn expungement in Tennessee can be difficult to obtain. Tennessee is one of the most difficult states in which to erase your criminal record. There are only a few situations where you can get your criminal record expunged in Tennessee. The rules are the same for both felonies and misdemeanors.
A Little Less Race Talk and a lot More Action, PleaseAttorney General Eric Holder is right. There is something amiss with our black urban populations, but it is not a frank discussion about race that we need. We need something more substantive than that.
Taxing ArroganceBarack Obama's supporters voted for change. I just don't think the change they got was the change they had in mind. The message is clear, no matter how earnestly the president employs Newspeak rhetoric in a vain attempt to muddle it - there are two sets of rules, one for us, and one for them. The administration has made no effort to weed out the tax-encumbered nominees from the process itself.
With English Only, the Know Nothings Are BackWe are, in effect, witnessing the rebirth of the Know Nothings in Nashville, circa 2009. Except now the target is not Irish Catholics, but anyone who may not have a perfect mastery of the English language and the taxpayers of Davidson County who will be footing the half-million-dollar tab for this unnecessary special election.
10 Considerations for Republicans Who Are Supporting Nashville's English Only AmendmentThe arguments for English only legislation are weak at best. If the Republican Party is to grow and thrive, we must cast aside any such efforts. Recently, in Nashville, Tennessee an effort was made which failed 57% to 43% in a voter referendum. It was defeated by voters on both the Left and the Right. Nativism is not a Republican trait - it is a self-defeating tendency that we must dismiss.
A Trillion Reasons to Live: Obama's Stimulus DeficitRemember, it's no longer the size of government that matters. The president said so. Thus, we finally now know what makes up 'hope' and 'change'. Snippy come backs (a la 'I won'). The refusal to answer the press' questions ('I just came down to meet you guys'). Nominating lobbyists even if he said he wouldn't (wait, that is change...). And, most substantively, spending a lot of money.
Defeating Socialism, Defending Freedom: It's Not the Free Market that Caused the Financial CrisisThe socialist alternative demands that one man rule over another because there is more of the former than the latter. That is not a democratic republic. That is a mobocracy.
The Obama Meltdown?Barack Obama (accidentally) refers to his 'Muslim faith' on George Stephanopolous' show, waivers and quakes on every position he has hitherto held (abortion, taxes, Iraq, the surge), and now faces a 10 point deficit to McCain/Palin in the latest USA Today likely voter poll. I can hear the Democrats now, wondering how the rest of America could be so stupid. Someone please be so generous and provid
Tennessee's New Crooks with Guns LawThe Crooks with Guns law, as it has been entitled, drastically increases the punishments for gun related crimes associated with the commission of certain enumerated 'dangerous felonies'.
Trademark Best Practices: Getting It Right the First TimeRegistering a trademark seems like a rather straightforward process. There are, however, pitfalls to be avoided. Since trademark registration is the single most important thing a business can do to protect its branding and acquired goodwill, and the trademark registration process can take months to complete, it is imperative that you get it done right the first time.
