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Extending a Lease? The Key Facts

Leasehold extension has become increasingly popular over time as people wish to preserve the value of their property. This article looks at some important information that you need to know when extending your lease. Under the Leasehold Reform Act (1...

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The Right Focus on Tort Reform

The Right Focus on Tort Reform by: Richard Martin The recent headlines about Merck's Vioxx withdrawal and the FDA's move to ban ephedra have brought a lot of media attention to the growing area of drug litigation. On April 12, 2004 the...

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All About Child Molestation

Often we misuse the words ‘pedophile’ and ‘child molester’. We tend to use ‘pedophile’ to all offenders who sexually abuse children. But these two words are different in meaning.A pedophile refers to a man or woman who has recurrent, inte...

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Cases Of Malpractice Deaths Are On The Rise

When someone dies as a result of misdiagnosis, the surviving members of the family have the right to seek answers to questions regarding the treatment of the deceased. Doctors and health care workers are human and often succumb to making mistakes tha...

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How to Handle a Contempt Complaint Against You for Child Support

Fathers who have not paid all the child support ordered often find themselves confronting a Complaint for Contempt for not paying everything ordered. Too many fathers are unjustly sent to jail under a Judgement of Contempt without receiving the &apos...

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Lehman, Lee & Xu Recognized by Practical Law Company

Lehman, Lee & Xu, a leading Chinese law firm, has been recognized by Practical Law Company as a recommended law firm in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and private equity. The recognition serves as a testament to the firm’s e...

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Legal Terms – A Quick Guide

Legal Terms – A Quick Guide by: Richard A. Chapo Legal issues and problems are stressful, complex and inevitable. If you get wrapped up in legal issues, it sometimes helps to understand the lingo being bandied about. Legal Terms Contract: An ...

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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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Multiple Social Security Beneficiaries

Multiple Social Security Beneficiaries by: Blur Lorena Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program run by Social Security Administration that gives a monthly income to people with disabilities, blind, or who are 65 or older with limi...

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Things You Ought To Know in Faultless Car Accidents

As the driver, there is no such thing as a "perfect" drive. Sometimes, accidents happen. Even the most experienced driver can be involved in a car accident caused by a simple mistake or unforeseen circumstances. That is why it is essential to know wh...

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