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This article provides a brief introduction to the law of negligence and looks at the components and possible outcomes of a negligence claim.

The civil law enables citizens to seek compensation for harmful wrongdoing while promoting the deterrance and accountability of offenders.

Homeowners and others who possess property may be liable for personal injuries sustained by their visitors. The homeowner's duty may depend on the status of the visitor.

All occupations entail an element of risk. Dependent on your workplace type, risks may include paper cuts to fatalities caused by faulty or incorrect use of machinery.

The general rule in premises liability law is that homeowners owe no duty to protect trespassers against potential hazards. Trespassing children are an exception.

Criminal law punishes people for actions that harm all of society. Tort law protects private rights from injuries to individuals.

Many homeowners think that if their tree falls onto a neighbor's property that it's an act of God and they won't be responsible - this may not be the case.

Employees who experience mental health conditions need not leave their jobs. Many simple changes can be made to the work environment to facilitate continued employment.

A non profit's board of directors has several important responsibilities to fulfill. This article reviews basic non-profit board governance.

The English F.A. has given up its investigation into alleged racist comments made by Newcastle player Joe Barton to Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Learn the truth about life in Australia before the European invasion. You'll discover it's not quite the "Terra Nullius" proclaimed by invaders.

Drug and alcohol use in the workplace costs employers. Implementing a drug screening program for employees can reduce both risk and cost to the employer.

As well as affecting the ability of businesses to be profitable, the global credit crunch is affecting health. Employers can work to lessen the personal health cost.

Robert Frost said: "I never go down the shoreline [from Boston] to New York without watching the birches to see if they live up to what I say about them in the poem."

The medieval castle was essentially a communal environment and the Great Hall was the hub of its activity. Here the household ate, worked, socialized, and slept.

Henry VIII thought his fifth wife, Katherine Howard, was perfect. Katherine Howard was a woman with a past when she came to court in 1539, as a lady-in-waiting.

Parents need respite time when a child has long-term medical concerns. How does one select a reputable agency and a competent sitter for the child with special needs?

They have been called endearing orphans and pests. Volunteering with these engaging primates ranges from raising, rehabilitating, and advocating to falling in love.

Saying goodbye to an enrichment class is hard. Leaving an artistic mark shows incoming students that they are joining a magical, loving class that is hard to leave.