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Lawsuit Alleges Child Sustained Brain Damage Because of Pediatrician's Group B Strep Diagnosis Delay

A pregnant woman who is a carrier of the Group b strep can pass on the bacteria to her baby during labor even when the mother does not present any symptoms. Research demonstrate that between about 25% of expecting mothers have group b strep. If there...

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What You Should Put in a Good Employment Contract

If you are a new business or merely designing a new employment contract there are certain things that you must consider when producing your template. Often it is worth retaining an employment solicitor to check your template before issuing it to an e...

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Relax About Leasehold Rents

When you extend your lease or if you purchase a new one, there are revisions that should be made. Ground rent and service charges that you will be paying are a starting point. The ground rent is so insignificant and the service charges don't se...

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How Much Could You Receive For Wrongful Death Compensation?

If your loved one has been killed as a result of a car accident, or some other type of tragic event, you may be thinking about wrongful death compensation. Being compensated for the wrongful death can make the process of dealing with such a tragedy e...

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Auto Accident Lawyers

Auto Accident Lawyers by: Maricon Williams Automobiles can cause grave accidents leading to serious injuries. A large percentage of auto accidents are caused by negligence and recklessness of drivers. Some are due to intoxication or drug influen...

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Outsourcing in China: Five Basics for Reducing Risk

Many small and medium sized companies that engage in OEM manufacturing/outsourcing in China fail to take the steps necessary to protect themselves. When problems arise, they can do little or nothing to protect themselves because they have no legal ba...

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Patent Pending: What Does It Mean?

Patent Pending: What Does It Mean?  by: Lisa Parmley Many companies begin manufacturing and selling their new product (a.k.a. their invention) to the marketplace before the patent is even officially granted. They use the term “patent pending...

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Recognizing “Abuse” May Be Key Step for Many Immigrants Seeking Green Cards

Recognizing “Abuse” May Be Key Step for Many Immigrants Seeking Green Cards by: Heather L. Poole The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), passed into law in 1994 and amended in 2001, provides hope for immigrant domestic violence survivors. An ...

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Garnishments Are Alive and Well in Texas

Despite the fact that Texas does not allow a judgment creditor to garnish your wages directly from your employer, Texas law does permit your bank accounts to be garnished. Consequently, when you deposit your salary into a bank account, that account c...

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Fighting Identity Theft

Fighting Identity Theft by: James H. Dimmitt Chances are good that you know someone who has been victimized by the fastest growing crime - identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that there were 10 million cases of identity t...

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