Lange v. State from Texas, and Matter ofBrittany W. v. Miles-Gustave from New York—illuminate vastly different dimensions of ...

An Ohio appeals court says drivers accused of violating the state's distracted driving law will need to prove they were not illegally using their phones behind the wheel.This means the burden of proof ...

With the refinement of China’s antitrust legislation and a growing public awareness of rights protection, the number of civil lawsuits related to monopolistic conduct has steadily increased in recent ...

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Is the burden of proof on the IRS during an Audit? It might shock you to learn that the burden of proof in an IRS audit, and in most dealings with the IRS, lies with the U.S. taxpayer, not the IRS.

Burden of proof defines who must prove a point in legal cases. It determines the level of evidence required to win a case. The state has the burden of proof in criminal cases. Frank Bass is a ...

The 6th Circuit has followed the clear and convincing evidence standard since at least 1993, but the actual rule is silent on this issue. I wrote about Chief Judge Sutton's decision dismissing the ...

Experts warn that enforcement under money laundering and black money laws is increasingly shifting the burden of proof onto ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Georgia could be changing how it handles cases involving claims of self-defense. If you claim self-defense now, you have to prove ...

The personal injury firm details the legal standards families must meet to establish liability and seek justice for the loss of a loved one. The legal system can feel intimidating, especially for ...

The statutory presumption is that all property acquired during the marriage, unless clearly separate, is deemed marital property; it is "the titled spouse's burden to rebut that presumption." 1 Two ...