1,609 articles related to "legal"

Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Asbestos is a dangerous and potentially deadly substance that was once widely used in a range of items, from ceiling and wall tiles to insulation and auto brakes. In the past, most people outside of the industry were totally unaware of the dangers re...

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5 Tips to Help Avoid a DUI Conviction

5 Tips to Help Avoid a DUI Conviction by: Lawrence Taylor If you are ever arrested for drunk driving (also called DUI for "driving under the influence" or DWI for "driving while intoxicated"), your experience will begin with an officer stopping ...

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California Overtime Lawyer: Just Because You Get Paid A Salary Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Overtime

One of the most common urban legends in California wage and hour law is the belief that people who are paid a salary are not entitled to overtime. Fact is, many California employees who are paid a salary are also entitled to overtime pay. You are ent...

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California – What happens when you get a DUI

This is one of the most common questions asked to DUI lawyers. When you ask lawyers this question, you do not always get straight answers because every circumstance is different. According to DUI.com the most common penalties are as followed.$1200 fi...

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DUI Law Punishments

It’s no surprise that current DUI Law mandates that DUI punishments cause problems in your personal life in the short term. With punishments such as temporary loss of license, community service, fines, alcohol education and assessment, etc… it fo...

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A Brief on Being Brief

Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers (an excerpt from the new book)INTRODUCTIONThe excerpt, below, is from Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers, by Keith Evans. Its pulled from four sections of the book: The Dimensions of Advocacy, Advoca...

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The Implications of Income Tax Charge on Estate Planning

Overview In 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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A Whiplash Injury Claim Is NO BIG DEAL... Or Is It?

A Whiplash Injury Claim Is NO BIG DEAL... Or Is It? by: Mumtaz Shah Are you aware of how important your compensation for a whiplash injury can be? Too often, a whiplash injury claim is overlooked or is under-compensated. It is often considered m...

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Everyone Should Have A Living Will

Everyone Should Have A Living Will by: David G. Hallstrom, Sr. According to information provided by http://www.plan-my-estate.com an an estate planning and asset protection resource web site, a living will, known in most states as a Directive to...

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Finding the Best Personal Injury Lawyers

Finding the Best Personal Injury Lawyers by: Mart Gil Abareta If you've been injured in an accident, then you may be able to recover compensation. Remember that you must take legal advice from a quality personal injury lawyer as soon as pos...

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