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The Right Focus on Tort Reform

The recent headlines about Mercks Vioxx withdrawal and the FDAs move to ban ephedra have brought a lot of media attention to the growing area of drug litigation. On April 12, 2004 the FDA published a rule banning health supplements that contain ephed...

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Been Dismissed? Is a Compromise Agreement the Solution?

If you are looking to settle a statutory claim, such as one for unfair dismissal, according to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as well as other legislation), there are only 3 ways to do this Oh dear, this sounds like a whole bumph of legal jargon ab...

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A Conveyancing Solicitors Guide to Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be one of life's most stressful events, whether it is a freehold house or leasehold flat. It also involves what is probably the most expensive financial transaction you will ever carry out. You will need conveyancing solici...

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Claiming Compensation from Threatening Creditors

A creditor who unduly pressurises someone who they allege owes them money may be committing a criminal offence. It is illegal to harass or cause distress and anxiety to someone who owes money. There is an offence under the Malicious Communications Ac...

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Plaintiff Funding

Plaintiff Funding by: Wensley McKenney Plaintiff Funding is a controversial new finance area in which a plaintiff secures funding based strictly on the potential financial recovery from his or her pending legal claim. Similar to securing a mortg...

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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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Facts On Worker’s Compensation Coverage

Facts On Worker’s Compensation Coverage by: Jinky C. Mesias Most people work not because they like the job but because of the compensation that goes with the job. The amount of compensation is also covered by state laws. Individual states have...

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California Maritime Slip and Fall Lawyer: Vessel Slip and Falls Caused By Poorly Maintained Decks

Slip and Fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental death. The only greater cause of death is automobile accidents. When people reach their sixties, slip and fall accidents become the leading cause of death in the U.S. Slip and fall ac...

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Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney

Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney by: Maggie Kay Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is a long and dwindling process. Selection of a mesothelioma attorney whom you trust and have a good rapport with is very important. If you are thinking about filing a...

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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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