a) The Legislature finds and declares that homeowners whose residences are in foreclosure are subject to fraud, deception, harassment, and unfair dealing by foreclosure consultants from the time a Notice of Default is recorded pursuant to Section 2924 until the time of the foreclosure sale. Foreclosure consultants represent that they can assist homeowners who have defaulted on obligations secured by their residences.

Yes. The copyright laws apply on the Internet just as they apply to more traditional media. A person who downloads, uploads, distributes, transmits or otherwise copies or distributes software through the Internet without the express authority of the copyright owner is liable for copyright infringement. Penalties can be as high as $150,000 for each software title infringed. In cases of willful violation, criminal penalties may also be assessed.

Yes. Maryland’s laws protect the confidentiality and privacy of patient health information. Most of these laws are set out in Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article of the Maryland Code (http://mlis.state.md.us). To the extent Maryland law is more stringent than HIPAA Rules, Maryland law applies.

The Fair Political Practices Commission is responsible for providing advice about campaign finance issues. They have issued a fact sheet indicating that contribution limits do apply to the replacement candidates. The limits do not apply to the target of the recall or to the committees sponsoring or opposing the recall drive itself. Yes. Recall committees are required to file contribution and spending reports.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls, and sports facilities, are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The ADA requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.

Copyright assures that the author, or artist, or copyright holder retains some control over their works. Each country has its own set of laws on the subject, though the Berne Convention established a standard for signatory nations (including the US). Copyright protects a published work for a certain amount of time, even if the author dies. The following guidelines may help, but are nowhere near complete.

The principal law that applies to condominiums is Chapter 183A of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Other laws that relate to corporations, health and safety, vehicles, taxes and real estate, also apply to condominiums.

Both federal and state laws are applied within the State of Alabama. There are special federal courts to handle federal law and state courts apply state laws. Federal Court is for disputes where ALL parties are from different states and the matter in controvery exceeds $75,000.00 in damages or when a federal question is presented.

While charter schools are free from many laws, rules and regulations governing traditional public schools, they are subject to the same laws, rules and regulations regarding health and safety, civil rights, statewide student assessment requirements, public information and open meetings, and compulsory education requirements for minors applicable to other public schools, as well as other laws specifically prescribed by statute.

French law and only French law can be used for the buying and selling and or any questions pertaining to French real estate.

Adoption law is primarily state law, and every state has its own adoption statutes. Court decisions interpreting adoption statutes are called case law, and give further meaning to these statutes. In addition, federal law, such as the United States Constitution, the Immigration and Naturalization Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act impact on adoptions. [back]

Both federal and state laws are applied within the State of California. There are special federal courts to handle federal law and state courts apply state laws.

Under the Australian Constitution, the Commonwealth Government has the jurisdiction to make laws in relation to divorce and matrimonial causes, including parental rights and custody issues. Because the Constitution does not expressly give the Commonwealth Government jurisdiction over de facto relationships and ex-nuptial children, these matters generally fall within the jurisdiction of state governments.

The federal government and many states have passed laws that place restrictions on calls made to residential phone numbers for the purpose of selling products or services. Two federal laws are involved: the Telephone Sales Rule (TSR), administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Consumers may request to be placed on these state and/or federal Do Not Call lists.

There are three laws that provide rights as well as eligibility for services under Medicaid. These include: The Developmental Disabilities Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act ; and The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). For more information, visit our Know Your Rights.

Generally, seamen are covered under both the General Maritime Law of the United States, and under Federal Statutes, such as the Jones Act. The basis for recovery differ under the General Maritime Law and The Jones Act but the damages that can be obtained are the same.

On January 1, 2000, Congress established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This organization was formerly the Federal Highway Administration Office of Motor Carriers. Its primary mission is to "reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses." As part of this mission, FMCSA develops and enforces regulations designed to strike a balance between safety and industry efficiency.

The adoption laws of your state of residence, the laws of the birth mother's and birth father's states of residence, and, if the child has Native American heritage, the Indian Child Welfare Act.

housing built after 1977; zero-bedroom units such as efficiencies, lofts and dormitories; non-recurring leases of less than 100 days (i.e. vacation houses or short term rentals; housing officially designated for the elderly or handicapped (unless children live there); bank foreclosure sales; and, housing that has been found to be free of lead-based paint by a certified inspector.

Yes. The ADA and Chapter 4112 apply to places of public accommodation like stores, restaurants, libraries and hospitals. Your doctor's office and other treatment providers' offices where clients are received are places of public accommodation, and so the ADA and Chapter 4112 apply to your doctor and other providers. Section 504 applies to providers who receive federal funds like Medicaid and Medicare.

Private foundation returns (Form 990-PF) filed on or after March 13, 2000, are subject to the same disclosure rules as apply to other exempt organizations. For returns subject to these rules, private foundations are not required to post public notices of 990 PF availability. A private foundation must also make its exemption application, supporting documents, and letters sent from the IRS available for public inspection.

The CSA C448 standard contains a number of requirements to ensure that an open-loop unit does not abuse the increasing valuable water resource. A contractor can advise if an upgrade is required to accommodate the additional electricity required.

Most commonly known as "repetitive strain injuries", work-related upper limb disorders are common nowadays in industries as diverse as working with computer keyboard and assembly work, especially where there is pressure to increase the pace of work. This term covers conditions like tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.

Nearly all Nova Legal books, kits, or CD products contain an Appendix that summarizes the laws of each individual state for the topic provided. You can check the appropriate Appendix to see if there are any specific laws in your state that will apply to the legal issue in question.

Both state administrative code and federal law require websites to be accessible. A distinction is drawn between pages that are used for instruction and pages that are used for information. State administrative code, "TAC ?206 - State Web Sites" applies to informational pages. Pages that are used for instructional purposes must be accessible under both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.