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What Is In A UK Compromise Agreement?

A compromise agreement is a legally binding contract made between an employer and employee just prior to, or following a, termination of the employment contract. This type of agreement prevents an employee from taking legal action for a breach of the...

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Trademark opposition practice

In our firm 's practice trademark registrations which reproduce well-known trademarks of foreign owners or similar to them meet routinely. The grounds for getting such registrations by unfair players are quite clear, but it should be kept in min...

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Choosing A Process Server

Choosing A Process Server by: David G. Hallstrom, Sr. In civil court matters, a process server is someone who serves or delivers legal documents, ie. subpeonas, summonses, court orders, various legal notices and in some cases writs. Process serv...

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Where to Get Information about Vapor Intrusion Mitigation

In 2002 the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) defined vapor intrusion as the migration of volatile chemicals in the subsurface into overlying buildings. Generally, mitigation implies an act of decreasing or reducing somethi...

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Fall Transportation Projects Pose Safety Risks For Bicyclists

In Orange County, where the climate remains relatively temperate throughout the year, bicycle riders seldom find weather an obstacle to enjoying a ride. During the fall months, however, transportation agencies in Orange and neighboring counties often...

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Doctor To Pay $2,500,000 To Family Of Woman Who Died Of Metastatic Colon Cancer Caused By Diagnosis Delay

A doctor has been ordered to pay $2,500,000 to the family of a woman who died of metastatic colon cancer caused by a diagnosis delay. The judgment comes after a lawsuit filed by the victim's family against the doctor, claiming that he failed to provi...

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How Do I Calculate My Scheduled Disability Under the Defense Base Act?

If you are a civilian contractor working overseas for the U.S. government, you may be eligible for compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA) if you are injured or become ill on the job. The DBA provides benefits including medical care, disability...

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Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?

Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea? by: Jean Fritz In his bid for the presidency, John Kerry pronounced a “secret plan” to reinstate selective service. The fact that New York Democrat and fellow leftist Charles Rangel had proposed this...

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The Role of Your Wrongful Death Lawyer

When you lose a loved one due to someone else's negligence, the emotional turmoil can be overwhelming. You are likely to experience feelings of shock, disbelief, anger, and sadness simultaneously. The pain can be even more intense if your loved one's...

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When Attorneys Enforce Judgments

When people get a court ordered judgment, they often believe that the battle is over and that they will soon be receiving the compensation they are owed. However, enforcing a judgment can sometimes be just as difficult as winning it in the first plac...

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