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A Look Ahead at the Life Insurance Settlements Industry in 2011

Senior life settlements will continue to rise, as increased government regulation establishes consistent rules across the country. The senior life settlements industry is showing no signs of slowing down. More people than ever before are considering...

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Cases Of Malpractice Deaths Are On The Rise

Cases of malpractice deaths are on the rise A recent study released by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine revealed that medical malpractice is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and cancer. ...

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A Breakdown of Maritime Laws

Although many sorts of law are talked about constantly, maritime law remains an unknown area of the law to a lot of people. In fact, even people who are directly affected by maritime law often do not understand it. Maritime law, completely different ...

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Understanding Divorce

As a word, divorce is easy to understand, and has become a common part of modern day vernacular. But the practical and legal realities of the act of divorce are much more complicated. Divorce dissolves a marriage, however there are a number of other ...

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California Teen Alcohol Safety Act Increases Parental Liability

Last August, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approved bill AB 2486, "The Teen Alcohol Safety Act." For years, the families of teenagers who had been injured or died in alcohol-related accidents could not file a civil suite against the adult...

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How an Intellectual Property Lawyer can Protect Your IP Rights

Intellectual property is the collective reference for the intangible rights owned by an individual or business over their non-monetary products. Although intangible, intellectual property (also known as IP) can be sold, assigned, licensed much like o...

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What To Do If Your Disability Case is Denied

Dealing with denial of disability can be a frustrating and overwhelming process. It’s important to remember, however, that you do have options and resources available to you. Here are some steps you can take if your disability claim has been denied...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Phishing attacks are one of the most prevalent methods used by cybercriminals to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting victims. In 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 241,000 complaints of suspe...

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Rosen Divorce On-Line Child Support Calculator

Raleigh, NC- Rosen Divorce, the state’s largest divorce firm known for its unique approach to handling marital disputes, recently revamped their on-line child support calculator making it more user-friendly. The new child support calculator takes t...

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Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man

Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man by: Richard A. Chapo Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority sh...

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