Podcasts

EVDense Podcasts are a valuable resource for our members. We discuss important issues with experts to bring you knowledgeable information on how you can protect yourself. Stay tuned to our podcasts to learn more about the issues that are important to you.

	Divorce In our podcast with Cathy Meyer, certified marriage educator, legal investigator and divorce counselor, we discuss issues people face before, during and after a divorce. Cathy shares her advice on how to get through a divorce and explains how you can protect yourself. If you would like to learn more from Cathy Meyer you can visit her website at www.divorcedwomenonline.com	Date : 4/22/2010 (11 minutes 53 seconds)
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	Child Custody In our podcast with Dr. Lubit, forensic child psychologist and expert witness in child custody cases, we discuss some of the major issues in a child custody case. Dr. Lubit shares his expert advice to help give parents a better understanding on how to prepare for a custody battle and gives specific examples on how to be a stronger parent for your children. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Lubit you can visit his website at www.roylubit.com	Date : 4/9/2010 (15 minutes 50 seconds)
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	Sexual Harassment In our podcast with Dr. Bernice Sandler, “Godmother of Title IX,” we discuss the issue of sexual harassment in schools and in the workplace. Dr. Sandler explains what sexual harassment is and shares her expert advice on the things people can do to protect themselves from sexually harassing behavior. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Sandler you can visit her website at www.bernicesandler.com	Date : 4/5/2010 (13 minutes 57 seconds)
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	Electronic Files as Evidence In our podcast with Jim Yand, a litigation attorney with Stafford Frey Cooper, we discuss issues related to electronically stored information. Jim shares with us his expertise on the importance of authenticating your electronic information and how to properly store that information to be used as admissible evidence in court. If you have any questions you can contact Jim at www.staffordfrey.com	Date : 3/4/2010 (7 minutes 12 seconds)
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	Workplace Bullying In our podcast with Dr. Gary Namie of the Workplace Bullying Institute we discuss issues concerning workplace bullying and how you can protect yourself. Dr. Namie shares his expert advice and explains how workplace bullying is affecting people in the United States. If you have any questions about workplace bullying contact Dr. Namie at www.workplacebullying.org	Date : 2/3/2010 (16 minutes 17 seconds)
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Evidence Rules

Canada Evidence Act

United States Federal Rules of Evidence 2007 (pdf)

Landmark Cases

Lorraine v. Markel American Insurance Company, 241 F.R.D. 534 (D.Md. May 4, 2007) (pdf)

Family Law

Associations:

American Bar Association – Family Legal Guide

DadsDivorce.com - DadsDivorce.com provides essential information and resources about divorce, alimony, child support and child custody to men and fathers at any stage of divorce.

SingleDad.com - SingleDad.com is the first comprehensive online resource developed for single dads. It provides an extensive array of valuable services, advice and referrals, plus an interactive social network that connects single dads nationwide. SingleDad.com is dedicated to helping single dads navigate through the daily challenges of single parenting by providing the highest quality resources and timely information to support the family's continued health, wealth and general well-being.

Divorced Women Online - Divorced Women Online is a place for women to gather, to find support, make new friends and flourish and grow during and after divorce. We provide women expert advice, knowledge that comes from both experience and education on the subject of divorce. We are here to assist you move forward with your life... we offer friendship and laughter to boot!

Woman's Divorce - This site is dedicated to helping women take control of their divorce. You'll find comprehensive information on the legal, financial, and emotional aspects, as well as articles for starting over. Gain practical strategies for coping with all areas of this uncertain time by reading through the following sections.

Divorcesource.com - People in the divorce process need to connect with information. Divorce Source offers an effective way to locate information and communicate with professionals and individuals sharing similar thoughts and experiences.

FreeAdvice® - The most visited legal and insurance information and advice website for consumers. With extensive information covering over 130 legal subjects and every type of insurance, it has been winning acclaim from national media since 1996.

ExpertLaw - Forums offering discussion and free legal help for a wide range of legal issues and expert witness practice.

LoveShack - LoveShack.org sponsors a global peer-to-peer support resource bridging people from many different cultures and over 200 countries to interact, share, and discuss interpersonal relationships with partners, children, parents, co-workers, friends, and neighbors.

Employment Law

Federal Resources:

U.S. Department of Labor - The elaws Advisors are interactive e-tools that provide easy-to-understand information about a number of federal employment laws.

Forums/Message Boards:

FreeAdvice® - The most visited legal and insurance information and advice website for consumers. With extensive information covering over 130 legal subjects and every type of insurance, it has been winning acclaim from national media since 1996.

ExpertLaw - Forums offering discussion and free legal help for a wide range of legal issues and expert witness practice.

Intellectual Property Law

Federal Resources:

U.S Patent and Trademark Office – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office offers two patent databases covering 1790 to present.

U.S. Government site with great information about Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights.

Forums/Message Boards:

FreeAdvice® - The most visited legal and insurance information and advice website for consumers. With extensive information covering over 130 legal subjects and every type of insurance, it has been winning acclaim from national media since 1996.

Mobbing in the Workplace

What is Mobbing?

As per Wikipedia, Mobbing is described as the following:

Mobbing is a term referring to a type of animal behavior. A newer use refers to a group behavioral phenomenon in workplaces. In a different sense, it is a criminal offence in Scotland.

It is also referred as Workplace bullying:

Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker. Workplace bullying can include such tactics as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, physical abuse and humiliation.

Great Resources on Mobbing:

Mobbing-USA - This site informs about the MOBBING phenomenon. You find information about the book "MOBBING: Emotional Abuse in the American Workplace" and information about services and resources that help targets of mobbing or organizations deal with the phenomenon in a constructive fashion.

Workplace Bullying Institute - Grassroots volunteers from around the U.S. come here to learn to become effective Citizen Lobbyists for the anti-bullying movement inspired by WBI.

Professor Kenneth Westhues - A Professor of Sociology at the University of Waterloo in Ontario Canada. He is an expert on “Mobbing” or “Bullying” with many papers and books published.

Mellen Books by: Kenneth Westhues -

State of Washington Brochure - “Workplace Bullying: What Everyone Needs to Know.”

Mobbing in the Press:

The New York Times Article:

When the Bully Sits in the Next Cubicle

Forbes Article:

Ten Signs You're Being Bullied At Work

MACLEANS Article:

Is this the end of the Toxic Boss?

Monster.com Article:

Workplace Bullying: What Can You Do?

abc NEWS Article:

When Workplace Bullying Goes Too Far
Bullying at Work Puts Employees in Mental Jeopardy

abc NEWS Article:

Are You Being Bullied at Your Office?
Find Out What Constitutes Bullying in the Workplace and What You Can Do

Domestic Violence

The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center - Provides comprehensive services all under one roof to help protect victims of domestic violence.

Safe Horizon - The largest domestic violence service provider the country helping women with support throughout the entire process of leaving violent relationships.

National Center for Victims of Crime - The nation's leading resource center for victims of crime and the organizations that help them.

National Domestic Hotline - Non-Profit organization helping victims of domestic violence by providing crisis intervention with access to more than 5,000 shelters and domestic violence programs in the United States.

Rose Brooks - A Full service domestic violence agency that has been helping women and children since 1978