Thursday, November 1, 2007

Duties of a New Jersey Accident Lawyer

The accident- New Jersey lawyer generally links to the legal issues pertaining to the accidents with burning issues like liabilities, damages and source of payment. These lawyers can deal specifically with those affected in an accident, and these lawyers could help you to get the compensation to which you are allowed.

However, the claim forms need to be submitted in time by the accident Nevada lawyer without making any delay on the part of the client. However, the accident victims or the caretakers of the accident victims need to give proper documentary evidences to the lawyer with regard to the situations in which the accidents happened and the extent of financial loss experienced or expected.

In this regard, the client involved in the accidents will be specifically assisted against the loss encountered during the undergoing of medical expenses related to the emergency treatment.

The attorneys always attempt to settle down the claim amounts in a speedy manner from the concerned, against the loss suffered by the clients. The expenditures on surgical remedies including the dental or other structural remedies experienced due to the accidents will be compensated immediately if you seek help from these lawyers when you met with an accident.

There are many skilful lawyers both at Jersey and Nevada who have associated in dealing with accident cases. Accidents may happen at any time. Hence, the accident cases need to be brought to the limelight in a proper manner by associating with lawyers.

There should not be any sort of discrepancy with regard to the claim form contents and the actual happenings pertaining to the concerned accident.

If any such discrepancy is noticed during the legal proceedings associated by notaries of Jersey or Nevada, then the case will not win and the concerned victims or the care taker of the victims may not get the claim amounts in time.

Donald Harris is a publisher of Accident Lawyer Info and articles. You can go to The-Accident-Lawyer.com for more.



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Executive Coaching in UK Law Firms - Choosing the Right Coach

“A few years ago, the idea of having a personal coach would have raised eyebrows among lawyers hardwired to be sceptical. Today, it has moved out of the shadows, with the top 100 law firms spending an estimated £4.5 million on coaching annually…

Guy Beringer, senior partner of Allen & Overy, sums up coaching’s transition from oddball to a key element in law firms’ training programmes.

‘About five years ago, I would have been sceptical of the value of coaching. Now I am extremely enthusiastic, and I can think of virtually no areas of activity where people cannot at the very least be improved by it and a number where their performance can be transformed.’”

The above appeared in The Law Gazette in October 2006. But with coaching so much in vogue, how can you choose the right coach?

Look for the following:

Qualifications

Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a coach. Look for someone with qualifications to at least post graduate level.

References and experience

Look for a coach who is happy for you to talk to one of their clients, and who has several years’ experience in coaching.

Relevant Business Experience

Whilst not strictly necessary, a coach who has experience in professional services may have more credibility with those being coached, particularly partners. This knowledge can also reduce the time spent explaining background material.

A focus on measurable outcomes

Coaching can get a bit “woolly”. Look for a coach who is keen to clarify the outcome YOU are looking for. If you are happy to provide coaching to staff as a benefit and are not looking for a measurable outcome, that’s fine. But your coach should clarify this with you.

Ability to explain their model

Look for a coach who is able to explain what they do in terms you can understand, and who has a range of techniques at their disposal.

NLP?

More and more firms like their coaches to have NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) training. If you want a coach who uses NLP, ideally look for training to Master Practitioner or Trainer level.

Supervision and Continuing Professional Development

Look for a coach who has regular supervision and undertakes CPD.

Understanding of boundaries

The coach should know their boundaries, and when to refer to a mental health professional.

Membership of professional bodies

The coach should be a member of a professional body and carry appropriate indemnity insurance.

Cultural fit and personality

Finally, do you like them, and do they seem to be a good cultural fit with your firm?

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Roz Watkins, founder of Templeton Finn Ltd, is an executive coach, trainer and NLP Master Practitioner. She specialises in working with professional service fims particularly in the legal and accountancy fields, and is also a qualified patent attorney.


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Amending Law of Evidence (Qunun-e-Shahadat Order 1984) and e-Taxation

Although the Electronic transaction ordinance 2002 has made amendments in Qunun-e-Shahadat to meet basic criterion of evidence regarding electronic transaction, like Article 2 regarding admission; Article 49-A acceptance of relevance of information generated by automated information system; Article 59 Expert opinion of information technology officer; Article 73 regarding acceptance of primary evidence of any information received and transmitted in computer based form out of automatic generated transaction and also Article 78-A prove of digital signature.

These amendments the article 184 of Qunun-e-Shahadat have also widened the definition evidence to include “scientific devices” produced thereby modern devices, although the definition of “modern” device has been extended to video films but no statutory amendments have been made regarding the extension of evidential definition to include e-commerce transaction expert opinion.

With these amendments it different to suppose rather these amendments will lead to smooth running of legal system. How the automated generated information will be place before court, either server side or client side response? Who is going to be an expert? Rather the power of expert has been defined; rather he has been granted the right to hack the security rights of system? What is a basic standard and criterion for an expert? Evidence, whether these are contained in documents or recorded through oral evidence, must be admissible before a court. Certain admissible evidence carries more evidential weight or value than others. In terms of the rules of evidence, the admissibility or evidential weight of evidence would depend on whether the "best evidence" thereof had been presented to the court.

In common law countries verbal evidence takes a strong precedence over other forms of evidence, such evidence can only be admitted, however, if it comes from the person who had direct knowledge of the matter he exposes. Therefore, according to the "Hearsay Evidence Rule", a document cannot be used as evidence if its author does not witness it. In recent years a number of provisions were introduced into Qunun-e-shahdat in order to address the hearsay evidence rule as it effects computer generated evidence. Broadly, these provisions were designed to allow a court to admit computer evidence even though it was hearsay.

Article of 78-A of Qunun-e-Shahadat, proof of Electronic signature has been amended by promulgation Electronic Transaction Ordinance 2002, but complex issues can not resolved by amendment in one article, we need here to promulgate detail digital signature laws for purposes of just adjudication of e-commerce taxation.

All transaction in e-commerce is made by acceptance of terms and conditions by Client imposed by Website operators by pressing acceptance button, by doing that he undergoes legal obligation by accepting terms and conditions imposed on him. The aim of digital signature laws to regulate website terms and conditions of contract and to impose restrict on any terms which are void or illegal according to the contract laws.

Pakistani law, at present, with few exceptions treats computer records as hearsay evidence. There is, currently, no general legislation which has adopted the rules of evidence, particularly the rule against hearsay, to take account of computer technology. All businesses would face this issue in seeking to enforce contracts entered into over the internet under Pakistani law. If Pakistan is to become a hub for e-commerce, priority needs to be given to updating the laws of evidence to enable businesses and Government Departments to transact business over the internet in a climate of legal stability.


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How To Choose A Great Lawyer

If you need a lawyer to represent you, chances are you aren’t going to just pick up the phone book and select the first name you come across. To get the best results, you need to conduct your own research on the matter. You can get referrals from your friends, family, and co-workers; but remember that your needs for a lawyer could be different than theirs.

Some lawyers specialize in particular areas such as workman’s compensation, criminal defense, and disability claims. You are better off using a lawyer who specializes in the area of need you have. They are more likely to have the most current information on the subject than a lawyer that covers a broad spectrum of issues.

Once you have found several good lawyers who fit the category of service you are looking for, set up a free consultation appointment with a few of them. During this appointment, pay attention to how organized the individual is and how well they pay attention to what you have to say. Are they interested in helping you or just in getting your money?

You need to go to the consultation with a list of questions in hand as well. Don’t be afraid to question their expertise. Ask how long they have been in practice, how many similar cases to yours they have dealt with, and what their record is for winning such cases. You will also need to inquire about fees and payment arrangements.

The communication style at the consultation needs to be open between you and the lawyer. If you feel rushed or get the impression that the lawyer isn’t someone you will be comfortable with then mark them off your list. Trust your instincts because you will be placing important issues in the hands of your lawyer.

Any time you need a lawyer to represent you, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. The outcome of your case will have an impact on your life, so don’t take the selection process for a good lawyer lightly.