Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. Burden of proof is a legal standard that determines if a legal claim is valid or invalid based on the evidence produced.

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit offers a welcome measure of protection for employers in overtime ...

An accused person doesn't have to prove anything at trial. The State's burden of proof is the heavy legal burden of “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” The State also may not convict someone ...

Legislation that would make it easier for defendants in death penalty cases to establish intellectual disability as a defense cleared a Georgia House committee Wednesday.

One of the measures, Senate Bill 74, would bar cities and counties from imposing their own open carry firearm restrictions.

The change in the law is expected to place the burden of proof on immigration officials rather than those applying for residency. In abolishing the rule, Labour is honouring one of its election ...