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Approval Of The Passage Of Zadroga Bill

After a long drawn struggle in which both the big parties of United States traded a lot of statistics, claims and counterclaims, the Zadroga Bill was finally passed by the Senate in late December 2010. The bill is named after James Zadroga who was on...

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Without Prejudice. What Does it Really Mean?

What is meant by 'without' prejudice' when it is put on the top of a letter. Many people think they know that very well. They will say that the correspondence cannot be used or brought to the attention of the court should the matter go...

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Thoughts on the Current Immigration Mess - August 2006

1. 12 million illegal immigrants did not appear overnight. Actions by Congress - or the lack of action - created the environment for illegal immigration to exist. 2. The main drive behind legal immigration is family reunification, a holdover from WW...

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Claiming Sexual Harassment

Claiming Sexual Harassment by: Maui Reyes If you’ve already approached your employer about the sexual harassment that took place and was not given proper attention, or believe that your company’s policy does not treat your case fairly, then ...

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Deciding On Spousal Support

No matter which side you are on, spousal support is something that will need to be taken care of during a divorce. Something must be decided about spousal support, yet, where are you to begin? What are you going to do to resolve this issue of spousal...

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Class-Action Lawsuits – Can They Help You?

Class-action lawsuits are a type of legal action that allows a large group of people who have been harmed or wronged by a company or organization to collectively seek justice and compensation. This kind of lawsuit is an efficient and effective way fo...

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How IP Lawyers Can Help Me Protect A Design Feature In My Business

You run a business and as a serious entrepreneur you have had a particular feature or shape designed on one of your products. Well, you need specialist IP Lawyers. The design could be the handle of a jug or the shape in an ornament or product; it w...

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Why Nurses Might Fail To Notify A Doctor That Baby Suffers From A Placental Abruption

There are several types of mistakes medical staff make when faced with an expectant mother experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so dangerous for the unborn child is that is can greatly lessen the amount...

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Jones Act Lawyer Straight talk: Seaman Injured by Equipment - - A Case Study

Working aboard ships can be extremely dangerous. Sometimes crew members are seriously injured on ships. Seriously injured crew members and their families need to understand maritime law. In order to illustrate these points here is a Jones Act acciden...

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Understanding the Damages of Age Discrimination

Age discrimination in the workplace is strictly prohibited by the government. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a law that protects employees who are 40 years old or older from discrimination. There are many ways and means that giv...

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