Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Move to strike evidence that lacks a proper foundation. Demand the use of original documents. Challenge the chain of custody.

Answer: A document cannot be entered into evidence unless someone lays a foundation for it. This means that the person offering the evidence must produce testimony sufficient to prove that the item is what the party claims it is. For example, a person cannot just get up on the stand and argue that a photograph shows you hitting another car in an intersection. The witness must first establish: that the photograph is actually of the intersection in which the accident occurred; how she knows that it is the intersection (e.g., she drives through it daily), and how she knows the day and time the photograph was taken. If a witness fails to make these connections, then she has failed to lay a proper foundation, and the evidence may be excluded by the court. The judge will ultimately determine whether the witness has provided sufficient evidence. Some documents are self-authenticating. For example, domestic records that are sealed and signed, certified copies of public records, newspapers and magazines, as well as acknowledged (notarized) documents do not require a foundation. Generally, a duplicate is admissible. But you can challenge its admissibility if you argue that it is not authentic, or that only a partial duplicate of the original is being offered. For example, if in a criminal trial the prosecution sent off the murder weapon to the lab to test for fingerprints, then the defendant should look through all of the reports describing the movement of the weapon. If the defendant can find a time when the gun is not accounted for as being in police custody, then the chain of custody is broken. The defendant could move to have the evidence thrown out.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know your rights regarding enforcement across state lines. Consider registering your out-of-state custody order. Register the order. Seek expedited enforcement if necessary. Inform police if your child is in danger of being kidnapped.

Answer: If you or your former spouse have relocated to a different state since your custody order was made, it is necessary to know the rules regarding the enforcement of custody orders across state lines. Currently, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) governs the enforcement of "foreign" (i.e. out-of-state) custody orders. The UCCJEA is a "uniform act", which means it is a model act proposed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, a non-governmental organization that publishes model acts that promote legal uniformity across the various jurisdictions in the United States. A model act needs to be adopted by the states for it to become enforceable in that state. As of February 2015, the UCCJEA has been adopted in 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Puerto Rico rejected a proposal to adopt the act whereas Massachusetts remains 1 of the 50 states that has not adopted the act yet, although a bill has been introduced in Massachusetts to adopt the act. If you have an out-of-state custody order, consider registering the order in your current state of residence. The UCCJEA establishes a procedure for registering your out of state custody order. Registering your order is not required but doing so can be beneficial for a number of reasons, which include the following: By registering, you put the courts in your current state of residence on notice regarding your custody order. By registering, you are in effect testing whether your order is enforceable in the future. Registering gives you the assurance that the order will be enforceable in the future if necessary. By registering, you limit the possible defenses to enforcement that may exist. This means that if you need to enforce the order some time in the future, you can do so without delays. By registering the order, you may reduce or eliminate the need for a lawyer, which can save you money. By registering the order, you make the order (as of the date of registration) enforceable as if it were an in-state custody order. If you do decide to register your custody order in your new state of residence, you must send a request for registration in a court in the new state. You will provide, as documentation for that request, the custody order and other required information. That court will then file the order and will "serve notice" (i.e. formally inform) on the other parent about the registration. The other parent has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the validity of the order, and if the other parent does not contest, the order becomes enforceable as if it were a local (i.e. in-state) custody order. The UCCJEA creates a fast-track enforcement mechanism in those cases in which your objective is to regain physical custody of your child immediately. If the other parent presents a risk to your child of physical harm or abduction, this expedited remedy can be used. A warrant will be issued to allow you to take physical custody of the child. This will occur after a hearing that will take place as soon as possible (i.e. the same day or the next day) and the warrant will be issued unless the other parent has a valid defense. The UCCJEA includes enforcement provisions designed to prevent one of the parents from kidnapping the child. If you worry that your child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or is about to be physically taken away from the state by the other parent, you can file a petition for what is known as a "pickup" order. The court takes testimony (by phone or in person by you or another witness). If the court finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious harm or be removed from the state, the court will issue a warrant directing law enforcement personnel to take physical custody of the child. The other parent will be served with the petition, warrant, and order at the time the police is picking up the child, and there will be an opportunity for a hearing to take place as early as the next day if possible.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Feed the belt strap through the teeth of the buckle. Slide the buckle left or right of the center of the patient's belly. Pull the strap until the belt is tight but not painful. Feed the strap through the other buckle loop and pull it tight. Tuck in any excess belt strap so it's not a tripping hazard.

Answer: Thread the strap into the buckle from behind, so that the emerging strap is pointing away from the patient's body. Keep feeding the strap through the loop and over the teeth until the belt is secured but not yet snug around the patient's body. If the buckle is centered right over the patient's belly button, it's more likely to cause discomfort or even pain when you tighten it. Instead, move the buckle to one side or the other so that it's halfway between the belly button and hip bone. Ask the patient if they have a side preferencethey may have a tender spot on one side of their abdomen, for instance. With the buckle moved to the side, pull on the free end of the strap to cinch the belt around the patient's abdomen. Make the belt tight enough that you can barely fit your fingers between the belt and the patient's clothing and body. If you can't feed your fingers beneath the belt strap, or if the patient says the belt hurts, it's too tight and should be loosened a bit. If you can pinch the fabric of the belt strap between your fingers, it's too loose and should be tightened. Thread the strap into the opposite loop (the one without teeth) from the front, so that it passes over the center of the buckle. Continue to feed it through the loop until the strap is fully tightened between the two buckle loops. In most cases, you'll end up with a fairly substantial length of belt strap hanging free. To get this loose belt material out of the way, tuck it once or multiple times into the belt where it wraps around the patient's waist. This is especially important if the excess belt strap hangs down to the floor. It could easily become a tripping hazard in this case.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor. Ask your doctor if you have a platelet disorder. Stop taking blood thinners if possible. Check for signs of a blood clotting disorder.

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If you are worried that you have an underlying disorder that causes you to bruise easily, talk to your doctor. They can run tests to see if there is any condition that may cause you to bruise due to slight bumps or very minor injuries. Let your doctor know of any other symptoms that you may be symptoms of larger disorders. Platelet disorders, such as those that underlie diseases like leukemia or AIDS, can cause increased bruising. If you have too few platelets, you may suffer from increased bleeding or dark red or purple bruises in addition to more frequent bruises. See your doctor if you are concerned about increased bruising. Blood thinners can cause increased bruising. If you are taking blood thinners, such as warfarin or heparin, ask your doctor to do a PT test to see if you can reduce the dose or eliminate taking blood thinners. If you cannot be taken off blood thinners, be more cautious in situations that may cause you to bruise - the medicine will make you more prone to bruising. If you have recently taken blood thinners but no longer are, you may still be at risk of increased bruising. The effects will wear off after a short time. Blood clotting disorders, such as vitamin K deficiency or hemophilia, can cause an increased rate of bruising when the blood takes longer to clot under your skin. You may have a clotting disorder if minor injuries cause large, deep bruises. You will also have other symptoms, such as nosebleeds, painful or tight joints, blood in your urine or feces, or excessive bleeding. Hemophilia is an inherited disorder, so have yourself checked if anyone in your family has it. See your doctor if you think you may have a clotting disorder. You may be able to rectify the disorder through diet changes, exercise, and prescription blood thinners.