In El Salvador, the age of consent appears to be 18 (although laws regarding sexual acts with persons between the ages of 15 and 18 are ambiguous). The age of consent in Grenada is 16. The penalties are 30 years` imprisonment if the victim is under 14 years of age and 15 years` imprisonment if the victim is between 14 and 16 years of age. [31] In the Bahamas, the age of consent for opposite-sex activities is 16 and the age of consent for homosexual activity is 18. Homosexuality was legalized......
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The Northeast Health District reminds tobacco retailers that the state of Georgia has implemented Senate Bill 375 (often referred to as Tobacco 21 or T21), a law that raises the minimum legal age for the sale of tobacco products to 21. The retail sale of electronic cigarettes is allowed. The use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited if smoking is prohibited. Advertising for e-cigarettes is subject to the same restrictions as tobacco advertising. Health warnings are not mandatory on the surface of the package, but an “information sheet” containing health warnings must......
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“How did they do it? How did they react? Were they nervous when you got home? This is a good indication of their willingness to be home alone for long periods of time,” she said. It`s all about planning and the more you can plan, the more you can prepare your child and the more you can practice, the better you will be and the more confident you will be in leaving your children alone at home. However, remember to consider each child`s maturity and development when considering leaving them alone.......
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Letter of credit recipients should be aware that letter of credit applicants have been more successful in preventing payments in the United States by obtaining court orders (injunctions) to prevent their bank from paying the claims on the letters of credit, including by claiming fraud. For example, courts have issued interim measures or injunctions even if the beneficiary is not present at the hearing. Only then will the beneficiary receive a notice of dishonour and refusal to pay from the issuing bank based on the court order. This is a direct......
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We are looking for motivated legal administrative assistants to ensure the smooth running of our firm and the efficiency of our case management. Smart, resourceful and versatile candidates will offer a wide range of legal services and work directly under the guidance of one of our experienced lawyers. Must be familiar with legal documents, have high-level organizational and communication skills, have a basic understanding of the law and be familiar with interacting with the client. Previous relevant experience in legal research, documentation or litigation is required! Salary-based experience. Legal administrative assistants......
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Since its inception in 1973, LAC has adopted a multi-pronged approach to achieving its mission, which includes: direct legal advice, litigation, political advocacy, education and training, and coalition building. Our free legal services are offered by our New York office to individuals with a history of arrest or conviction, substance use disorders, HIV or AIDS, and who face discrimination in the areas of health, employment, housing, education, etc. Our impact processes set important precedents for defending the civil rights of our constituents on a larger scale. Similarly, our policy advocacy at......
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In almost all cases pending in U.S. federal courts, testimony is given pursuant to section 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. About 35 states use versions of the FRCP in their state courts. Other states have discovery rules that are set out in court rules or laws and vary slightly from state to state. Under Rule 30 of the FRCP, the number of statements is limited to ten statements per page (i.e. plaintiff and defendant), with each applicant`s testimony limited to a single day of no more than seven......
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We are particularly proud of the exclusive online database created in 1980 by our knowledge management department. It hosts various types of legal documents and legal advice that represent documents spanning more than 50 years while keeping clients anonymous. This is a valuable learning resource, as our lawyers can access it quickly to familiarize themselves with an existing client, a previous case or a specific issue. Among Taiwanese law firms, we probably have the largest in-house knowledge management team. The only constant in the economy is change, and that change is......
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4 Stone Buildings is proud to become a signatory to the Women in Law Commitment. We are committed to advancing equality and eliminating gender-based discrimination, and we are committed to making positive changes for the legal profession. The Women in Law Pledge is a collaboration between the Bar Council of England and Wales, the Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and was launched in 2019 to tackle gender equality, eliminate gender bias within the legal profession and build a fairer profession for all. Further details can be......
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