1,609 articles related to "legal"

The Right Focus on Tort Reform

The recent headlines about Mercks Vioxx withdrawal and the FDAs move to ban ephedra have brought a lot of media attention to the growing area of drug litigation. On April 12, 2004 the FDA published a rule banning health supplements that contain ephed...

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Leasehold Service Charges - Your Guide

Understanding service charges can be a potential minefield, especially if you are unaware of your rights. Be firm and confront your landlord if you think you are giving cash away for no equal return. Or consult a specialist lawyer. Extending your le...

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Turnitin.com Infringes Upon Student's Rights

Turnitin.com Infringes Upon Student's Rights by: Zack Anderson Turnitin.com is undeniably an effective deterrent to plagiarism, but it is the very issue of copyright infringement that has people questioning the legality of the site. What ma...

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Lawsuit Loans. No Risk Loans

A relatively new source of financing is now available for both individuals and business owners. It is called lawsuit financing, often referred to as lawsuit loans or lawsuit funding. But these are not loans because the money does not have to be paid ...

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What Happens If My Accountant Is Negligent? Can I Make A Professional Negligence Claim?

Mistakes by professionals in finance can be costly. Large fines can be incurred from HMRC for missing deadlines or for errors found in the figures. Who is responsible for any problems incurred? Can you blame your accountant or are they immune? A pro...

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Been Dismissed? Is a Compromise Agreement the Solution?

If you are looking to settle a statutory claim, such as one for unfair dismissal, according to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as well as other legislation), there are only 3 ways to do this Oh dear, this sounds like a whole bumph of legal jargon ab...

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A Conveyancing Solicitors Guide to Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be one of life's most stressful events, whether it is a freehold house or leasehold flat. It also involves what is probably the most expensive financial transaction you will ever carry out. You will need conveyancing solici...

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Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help

Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help by: Carla Ballatan Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal ...

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Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade by: 4LawSchool.com Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), is one of Supreme Court's most popular and controversial rulings. This article provides a summary of this decision. Facts: The great state of Texas had a law which made it ill...

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Useful Tips to Choose a Good DUI Attorney

Driving under the influence or DUI is a serious offence in a number of US cities like Kent (WA) and Des Moines (WA). Getting caught by the police in a DUI charge can have severe consequences however; most people are able to avoid serious penalties by...

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