Created in 1933 during the Great Depression, the FDIC is a United States government entity that provides federally backed deposit insurance for member banks, ensuring depositor confidence during economic downturn or when a bank fails.
Until recently, the amount that each account could be insured for was $100,000. New legislation entitled the Emergency Economic Stabilization […]

Even if you’re confident that you’ll never be in a situation in which you’re pulled over for suspected drunk driving, you need to be aware of your legal rights. A police officer will have been trained to follow certain protocols. If you don’t understand your rights, you could potentially turn an otherwise benign situation into […]

Years ago, the legal system allowed people to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in order to cancel their debt obligations. Known as a “personal liquidation,” most of their creditors were left without recourse. In 2005, the laws were changed to reduce the number of borrowers who could use a “personal liquidation” as a financial escape […]

At its simplest, criminal law refers to the legal prosecution by one entity or person of another entity or person that is accused of a criminal act. The process involves charging a person with a crime, addressing the rights of suspects and victims, and proceeding with a trial. Each state and county may have a […]

Unfortunately, Thailand is often seen as a haven for counterfeiters, with fake Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Sass & Bide abounding in certain shopping malls.
There have been several new anti-counterfeiting measures and border control campaigns initiated by the government, yet the problem persists relatively unchanged. New cases that have been brought against eBay in […]