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Wrongful Death Cases Explained

Do you know instances where someone you know was hit by a reckless driver, was struck and killed by a careless motorist, was shot dead because of mistaken identity, was killed due to medical malpractice, etc.? These cases are all examples of wrongful...

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Class-action lawsuits – Can they help you

The recent withdrawals of the prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra from the marketplace due to safety concerns has class-action lawsuits in the news again. What is a class-action lawsuit? If you have been wronged, can a class-action lawsuit help...

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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony in Texas. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualified family law attorney in your area for specific advi...

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S Corporations – Filing The Election

S Corporations – Filing The Election by: Richard A. Chapo Getting a corporation designated as an “S” can be a bit confusing. If you are committed to getting an “S” corporation, here is how you do it. “S” Corporation The “S” in...

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths by: Steve Austin Think you’ve got the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) figured out? Don’t be so sure. While nothing can take the place of a lawyer’s advice, if you’ve at least overcome t...

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Business Entities – Filings With The State

Business Entities – Filings With The State by: Richard A. Chapo Nearly all small businesses should form entities to limit their exposure to civil liability in the form of lawsuits. In forming an entity, certain documents have to be filed with ...

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Collective Enfranchisement - A Brief Introduction

Collective enfranchisement - what is it? If you live in a flat and pay a mortgage on that property, unless you have been specifically been told otherwise, you are more than likely to be a leaseholder. Leaseholding is a peculiarity of United Kingdom h...

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Your Professional Negligence Claim - Recovering Losses Due To Accountant Negligence

Professional accountants offer services such as VAT reporting and annual/monthly accounting. They deal with these tasks in line with statutory reporting regulations. This is why many individuals and businesses rely on their services. Our accountant ...

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$12,000,000 Jury Verdict For Woman When Physicians Misdiagnosed Her Breast Cancer

Among the primary tools available to help physicians in saving the lives of female patients is the mammogram, a test that checks for evidence of possible cancer in the breast, allowing physicians to find the cancer in its early stages. However the ma...

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Quickly Recovering a Judgment

Judgment debtors almost never voluntarily repay court judgments. The legal ways to make a debtor repay court judgments are complex and expensive. For this reason, many judgment owners look for a Judgment Enforcer. A Judgment Enforcer is a profession...

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