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4 Legal Concerns For Joint Venture Partnerships

Because a joint venture usually consists of a contractual agreement between two or more businesses, there are legal issues to consider when forming one of these partnerships. Handling the legal side of joint ventures ensures that expectations are cle...

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Underage Drivers Should Never Drink And Drive

Underage drivers who consume alcohol and get behind the wheel are not just risking their own lives but also putting the lives of others at risk. Consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol can be devastating and can go beyond the individua...

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Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?

Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea? by: Jean Fritz In his bid for the presidency, John Kerry pronounced a “secret plan” to reinstate selective service. The fact that New York Democrat and fellow leftist Charles Rangel had proposed this...

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Obesity: Can it be disabling?

Obesity: Can it be disabling? by: Gerald G. Lutkenhaus Social Security has a set of Impairment Listings. At one time "obesity" had an impairment listing. Thus, if the applicant was of a certain height and weight, then the applicant received Disa...

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Personal Injury Litigation

Personal injury litigation is a legal process that involves individuals who have been injured or harmed as a result of the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of others. This type of litigation is aimed at compensating the victim for their ph...

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Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies

Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies by: Victor Motak Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed. Both presidential candidates know very well that illegal immigration is a...

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You and the Tort Law: A Guide

Everyday, we’re always at the risk of falling victim to misfortune whether it is from using defective products or unknowingly falling off into a manhole, or sustaining vast injuries due to serious highway accidents. You may think that accidents tha...

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All About Child Molestation

Often we misuse the words ‘pedophile’ and ‘child molester’. We tend to use ‘pedophile’ to all offenders who sexually abuse children. But these two words are different in meaning.A pedophile refers to a man or woman who has recurrent, inte...

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Valuation Issues In The Bankruptcy Process

When it comes to business bankruptcies, the numbers seem to loom larger with every year. From 2005 through 2008, annual business bankruptcies increased by over 200%. In the years 2009 and 2010, business bankruptcies were more than double for the year...

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Social Security Disability Secrets

Social Security Disability Secrets: How to Get Approved Faster and Maximize Your Benefits If you've ever applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you know how frustrating it can be to wait for approval and get the benefits you deserve....

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