New York Judicial Subpoena Procedures for Workers Comp

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In New York State, the mandatory workers' compensation program operates under the direction of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.In New York, workers' comp is a bargain between employer and employee. The employer guarantees that it will provide full medical coverage for any...

What Is it Called When You Receive an Entry of Judgment?

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An entry of judgment occurs when a court judgment is written and filed in the official court record. Obtaining an entry of judgment is a creditor's most powerful weapon when it comes to getting a debt repaid. An unpaid judgment can remain on a credit report for up to 12 years, and a creditor may see

How to Request a Rescheduled Pennsylvania Court Order Date

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A party to a criminal or civil court case in Pennsylvania may find the need to reschedule a previously court ordered court date. The judge has the discretion to grant or deny a request to continue a court date. Local rules may require a request to continue the court date to be filed within a certain

How to Appeal a Queens Supreme Court Matrimonial Divorce Decision

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New York extends deference to final divorce decrees to keep unhappy ex-spouses from endlessly litigating final divorce decrees. In order to appeal a final divorce decree, you must allege some error of law by the trial court, such as the court misinterpreting a legal statute, or excluded evidence whi

How to Calculate a Settlement in Workman's Comp

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Worker's compensation laws adopted in all states outline the way in which most injured workers are compensated in the event of a job injury. Worker's compensation pays for all medical bills, a weekly check while the employee is off work, and an additional sum to the injured worker if the injury resu

How to Describe a Judicial Clerkship in a Resume

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Every year, scores of law students and law graduates work as clerks for city, state and federal judges across the United States. Working for a judge is a high honor that adds instant credibility to your resume for future employment positions, particularly in the legal realm. Therefore, you should in

What Is a Trial Transcript?

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A trial transcript is a word for word written record containing all of the proceedings in a trial. The trial transcript is the formal record of proceedings for the trial. The transcript contains any official conversations, testimony and arguments that were part of the trial.

How to Resolve Civil Actions Outside of the Court

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Resolving a civil action outside of court, means considering alternative ways to bringing about a conclusion. In lieu of proceeding to trial, each side must show some willingness to compromise and work out a middle ground, so both sides walk away feeling they reached a quality resolution.

Can a Person Ask for a Continuance Without a Lawyer During a Divorce Hearing in Virginia Law?

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An individual with a pending divorce case may need additional time to prepare for Virginia domestic relations court proceedings. A litigant without a lawyer can ask the court for a continuance. The litigant can make the request before or during the divorce hearing by following the relevant circuit c

How to Obtain Permission to Videotape Court Proceedings in California

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Members of the broadcast or film media frequently seek permission to make audio or video recording of court proceedings. In order to avail yourself of this privilege in California, you must file the appropriate forms indicating the nature and extent of your proposed filming or recording. In federal

What to Do If You Missed a Traffic Ticket Payment

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While specific instructions depend on the state that issued the ticket, generally,there is a process for what to do if you miss paying a traffic ticket.

How to Dismiss a Summary Judgment Motion

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A party submits a motion for summary judgment to the court for a judicial ruling on a claim or defense without presenting further evidence or proceeding to trial. The judge grants a motion for summary judgment when no genuine dispute over a claim or defense exists. The court must find that the party

The Requirements for a Court Reporter License

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Court reporters prepare word-for-word transcriptions of events. Modern court reporters aren't confined to courts --- they can also work transcribing speeches, meetings, Web and television broadcasts, press conferences and seminars. In addition, court reporters may provide closed-captioning services

The Purpose of Expert Testimony

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Expert testimony is testimony given in a civil or criminal case by an expert witness with specialized knowledge. In a court of law or in a deposition, expert testimony provides helpful information to the trier of fact, meaning the judge or jury. In some cases, the opinion of the expert is so powerfu

Advantages & Disadvantages of the Jury

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A trial by jury is different from a trial by judge in that the defendant relies on a collection of people to interpret the facts and determine whether he is guilty or innocent of the charges presented. In order to serve a conviction, a majority of the jury must agree with the verdict. In a trial by

What Happens When There Is a Criminal Investigation of Bank Records?

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Although bank records are thought to be confidential, a court order may be used to require a bank to release a customer's records during the course of an investigation. Since U.S. v. Miller 425 U.S. 435 (1976), bank records have not been protected by property rights legislation.

The History of Court Reporting

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Shorthand has been around for thousands of years. Evidence of using symbols to communicate has been found in primitive drawings on cave walls, in etchings on Egyptian tombs and in inscriptions on ancient Grecian urns.

What Is Federal Tort Law?

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One of three branches of civil law, tort law consists of intentional torts, negligent torts and strict liability torts. As civil law, tort cases usually involve a dispute between private parties. Dependent on the specifics of the litigation, the court can require an unsuccessful defendant to pay dam

Motions to Recuse Judges in California

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Under codes of judicial ethics, judges should voluntarily recuse themselves from cases in which they have a vested interest or a prior relationship with one of the parties. Unfortunately, judges are not always willing to voluntarily step down from a case. Under these circumstances, parties to a case

OWI Sentencing Guidelines in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin punishes drunk drivers.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comWisconsin doesn't have statewide sentencing guidelines. Each county and district court set their own. Milwaukee County is a major population center in Wisconsin and is under the First District...