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The Implication of Income Tax Charge on Estate Planning

OverviewIn the Pre-Budget Report of December 2003 the Chancellor Gordon Brown announced proposals to levy an Income Tax charge from 6th April 2005 in those circumstances where the transferor of an asset retains and interest or continues to benefit f...

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ROBBERY OF FREEDOMThe Ultimate Injustice

WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND IMPRISONED IN ALABAMAROBBERY OF FREEDOM: The Ultimate InjusticeMy story is told to you as honestly and as accurately as can be. Over the years, I have felt like I've had to 'defend' something, but I have realiz...

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Vioxx Withdrawl and Drug Litigation

On Sept. 30, 2004 Merck announced a worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx® (rofecoxib). Vioxx had previously been prescribed in the treatment of arthritis and pain. Worldwide sales of Vioxx in 2003 were an estimated $2.5Billion and the drug was marketed ...

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5 Things Divorcing Couples Can Do To Protect Their Children

In the 25 years that I have been guiding couples through non-adversarial divorces, one thing is clear. No parent ever wants to knowingly do harm to their children. Yet, during the emotional and sometimes confusing journey of divorce, parents someti...

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An Example Of A Lawsuit Where A Female Pedestrian Was Paid Over $1.0 Million

There are many ways in which drivers can become distracted, confused or disoriented. The difficulty, clearly, is that they control a multi-ton piece of machinery that can bring about permanent harm, especially to pedestrians. And it can happen in a m...

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Stronger Case for for the UK Prenuptial Agreement

A recent UK Prenuptial Agreement (also known as a Prenup or Prenuptial Contract) case could have been a landmark, indicating the start of a promising trend to enforce these agreements. Despite the fact that there is no legal obligation for courts in...

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Protective Costs Orders in the UK Courts

A Protective Costs Order is an Order made by a court that the Party granted the Order will not be liable for the other party's costs if they lose, or sometimes just not liable for a proportion of the costs or possibly a capped amount. If success...

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Child Support and Liability Orders

Few people would believe that it is possible under our system of justice in the UK for someone to say that you owe a sum of money, and then without any right of challenge for a court order to be made ordering that it be paid. No trial is allowed, you...

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You Need Legal Help When Injured By A Distracted Driver

According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, there is a vehicle accident in the U.S. every 10 seconds. A great deal of personal injury claims involve these auto accidents. Sometimes the result of an auto accident is an ...

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Top 5 To Dos Before Saying “I do”

Today, nearly half of all marriages don't last. Everyday I work with couples going through a divorce, many times over preventable conflicts. I’ve learned about what needs to be discussed before making a life-long commitment. If you’re planni...

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