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Moving to North Carolina with a Pet

August 25, 2011

You are moving to North Carolina and want to bring your pet? No problem! Here is some important information you need to know. Your cat, dog or ferret older than 4 months has to be licensed within 30 days of your moving date. For licensing, proof of a current rabies vaccination is required. “Current” means…

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North Carolina and Guns

August 25, 2011

Want to purchase a gun in North Carolina or move into the state with one? The following provides you with information on what you need when purchasing a gun in North Carolina or moving into the state with a gun. If you want to purchase a gun in North Carolina, you have to acquire a…

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NCBA Int’l Section Event on Friday in Charlotte, NC

August 24, 2011

The North Carolina Bar Association International Law & Practice Section in cooperation with The Charlotte School of Law Invites all Members of the International Law & Practice Section to attend on Friday, August 26, 2011 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM a Presentation and Luncheon* “Politics and Precedents in Germany” by Prof. Dr. Thomas Lundmark Professor…

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North Carolina Drivers License Requirements

August 10, 2011

Americans love cars and they heavily depend on them. Having a drivers license is therefore almost a life necessity here in the United States. Obtaining one, however, can be tricky since the requirements vary from state to state. Official sites can be difficult to navigate, especially for foreigners. In an effort to make the application…

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International Arbitration Series: What is Arbitration?

July 18, 2011

“When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?” – Benjamin Franklin Ben Franklin may be pleased to know that arbitration has become a leading method of resolving disputes, especially in the international context. Generally, arbitration is a creation of contract. Two parties decide that they will submit their disputes to…

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H-1B Visa-Kontingent noch nicht ausgeschöpft

July 18, 2011

Die amerikanische Einwanderungsbehörde USCIS gab letzte Woche bekannt, dass weiterhin H-1B Visaanträge für das Steuerjahr 2012 (Oktober 2011 – September 2012) eingereicht werden können. Die seit dem 1. April laufende Frist zur Einreichung der Anträge läuft solange, bis die Obergrenzen von 65.000 Anträgen für ein H-1B Visum bzw. 20.000 Anträgen für das „H-1B Masters Exemptions“…

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National Basketball Association Locks Out Players

July 15, 2011

Their respective sports are different in many ways, even down to the shape of the ball, but professional athletes from two of the major sports in the United States will be doing the same thing this summer. Well, not doing anything actually, as the National Basketball Association has followed the National Football League in locking…

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Should Obese Kids be Placed in Foster Care?

July 14, 2011

Under certain circumstances, American government welfare officials can put children in foster care to avoid serious health effects if their parents do not care about the medical treatment for the child. But are parents considered to be neglectful or abusive, if their kids are obese? According to an article in the Journal of the American…

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Texas “Loser Pays” Lawsuit Reform Signed Into Law

July 14, 2011

We previously reported on our blog about Texas’ aim to follow the English Rule that requires the loser of a civil suit to compensate the winner for his or her attorney’s fees. At the end of May, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed the Texas “Loser Pays” bill into law, after both Texas Houses adopted the…

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Patent Reform Bill Makes Its Way through Congress

July 12, 2011

The long awaited patent reform legislation has been slowly making its way through Congress. The Senate is expected to reconcile the version that it passed back in March with the version that passed the House of Representatives on June 23, 2011. Although it should not be too difficult for the two bills to be reconciled…

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