1,609 articles related to "legal"

Space Debris: The Sky is Falling

Space Debris: The Sky is Falling by: Aaron Thiel Imagine yourself taking an early morning walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma only to see a “big bright light, like a fire” in the sky. The object continues to get bigger as it approaches overhead. A few m...

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Foreclosure in the United States

With the collapse of the real estate market, the word "foreclosure" has unfortunately become an often used word in the English language. This article will provide information about the types of foreclosures found in various states and how they work. ...

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Mediation, Expert Determination, and ADR

Mediation is promoted as the way to resolve many disputes. It is flavour of the day and will usually be suggested by the courts as an alternative to litigation. Those that refuse to co-operate could well end up being penalised in costs by the court. ...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will by: Miss Janine Byrne The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of ...

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What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s?

What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s? by: William G. Hammond, JD A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another...

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Law School Accreditation

The following article was written for and originally published by Resources For Attorneys.com.Accreditaiton and what it means to you. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of accreditation is "to recognize (an educational institu...

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Top 10 Reasons you need Consumer Credit Counseling

Consumer credit is at an all-time high. We have more debt than ever before. And even with all the credit repair gurus and programs, we have our credit cards maxed and dont know what to do. Consumer credit counseling is a real option... do your homewo...

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Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts

Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts by: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. The “arraignment” process involves: Being brought before a Judge in the courtroom Receiving the “ criminal complaint” with the crimes charged and the factual basis to ...

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The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma

The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma by: Jeffrey Broobin Should we have a prenuptial agreement? OK. You can look at the idea as very cold and unromantic. You can look at the idea as a considerate and practical way to decide before the marriage certa...

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Vioxx Withdrawal 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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