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Cases Of Malpractice Deaths Are On The Rise

When someone dies as a result of misdiagnosis, the surviving members of the family have the right to seek answers to questions regarding the treatment of the deceased. Doctors and health care workers are human and often succumb to making mistakes tha...

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Parents Pursue Claim Against Doctor And Nurse Alleging Their Child Died While In Fetal Distress

As fetal distress is a dangerous problem in pregnancy that many times involves a diminished oxygen supply to the unborn baby. Thus, if fetal distress is observed measures need to be taken right away to avoid injury to the baby. Below we consider the ...

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What is being done about welding fumes

Welding fumes are a well-known occupational hazard in the welding industry. These fumes contain toxic gases and particles that can cause serious health problems to welders. Gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and ozone gas can result in s...

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Organ Trafficking in Eastern Europe

A kidney fetches $2700 in Turkey. According to last month's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, this is a high price. An Indian or Iraqi kidney enriches its former owner by a mere $1000. Wealthy clients later pay for the ra...

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Protectionism in Russia

Protectionism in Russia has been a topic of debate for many years. The country has a long history of protectionist policies, which have been used to promote local industries and protect them from foreign competition. However, recent years have seen a...

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Are Non Compete Agreement Enforceable?

Despite what most high-tech employers think, California courts are extremely reluctant to enforce a non-compete agreement that an employee signs as a condition of his/her employment. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 provides tha...

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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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Extending a Lease? The Key Facts

Leasehold extension has become increasingly popular over time as people wish to preserve the value of their property. This article looks at some important information that you need to know when extending your lease. Under the Leasehold Reform Act (1...

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Flying The Unfriendly Skies

Flying the Unfriendly Skies: A Look at Air Travel in the Modern Era Air travel has long been held as a marvel of modern technology. It has brought the world closer together, allowed for rapid transportation across great distances, and made the unrea...

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The Right Focus on Tort Reform

The Right Focus on Tort Reform by: Richard Martin The recent headlines about Merck's Vioxx withdrawal and the FDA's move to ban ephedra have brought a lot of media attention to the growing area of drug litigation. On April 12, 2004 the...

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