Legal Articles, Oil & Gas

Warrantless Governmental Surveillance through the Use of Emerging Technology Has Become a Mainstay of Governmental Investigation By Vania M. Chaker, Esq.

The United States government enjoys awesome technological capabilities; however, it is unclear whether they have been tempered by the countervailing protective judicial or legislative safeguards necessary to offset the greatly increased potential for improper government intrusiveness. 

Working with Web Hosts & Designers

No matter how averse you are to "techie" projects like web development and site management, you must be involved enough to ensure your rights are protected--and that no one else's are being violated. This reference discusses how.

Why You Should Form a Business Entity

Avoiding personal liability is a good reason to do business through a corporation or LLC. There are also potential tax benefits.

The Schemes for Underpayment of Royalties

How companies underpay royalties

Do Speed Limiters Prevent Truck Accidents?

In an effort to control the speed of their drivers, many commercial trucking companies have begun installing devices in their trucks that limit the truck to a certain maximum speed.

Where to Start with Your App Development, and How to Set Yourself Apart!

This article is the second in a series on software applications which are usually phone/tablet based and goes over recent court decisions and trends in the market.

Texas oil field deaths soar

Deaths caused by oil and gas fields

“Make No Bones” About Protecting Confidential Business Information

Companies in Massachusetts must take proactive steps to prevent the improper use of confidential business information by their employees and associates, or risk losing protection of that information under the law.

Intermodal Tariffs: A Problem of Conlficting Jurisdiictions

The shipment of goods in containers has revolutionized the ocean shipping industry.

Online Charitable Raffles - Raising Money for your Non-Profit with Games of Chance Online

Is it possible for a non-profit organization to hold a "raffle" online, rather than in the traditional bingo hall or raffle ticket manner?

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