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Collective Enfranchisement - A Brief Introduction

Collective enfranchisement - what is it? If you live in a flat and pay a mortgage on that property, unless you have been specifically been told otherwise, you are more than likely to be a leaseholder. Leaseholding is a peculiarity of United Kingdom h...

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All You Need to Know About Your Compromise Agreement

Compromise agreements are useful tools for employers and employees. They act as a settlement agreement in the event of a termination of the employment contract. The agreement prevents future legal action on the grounds of breach of contract in return...

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Been Dismissed? Is a Compromise Agreement the Solution?

If you are looking to settle a statutory claim, such as one for unfair dismissal, according to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as well as other legislation), there are only 3 ways to do this Oh dear, this sounds like a whole bumph of legal jargon ab...

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When Is An Insurance Company Acting In Bad Faith In California?

Implicit in every insurance policy is the promise of good faith and fair dealing. In California, when an insurer refuses to settle a claim on behalf of its insuredthereby financially jeopardizing the insuredit is acting in bad faith. In such instance...

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Where to Get Information about Vapor Intrusion Mitigation

Vapor intrusion is a significant environmental concern that affects many residential and commercial properties. It occurs when toxic chemicals seep through the soil and enter buildings through cracks or other entry points, contaminating the indoor ai...

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Plaintiff Funding

Plaintiff Funding by: Wensley McKenney Plaintiff Funding is a controversial new finance area in which a plaintiff secures funding based strictly on the potential financial recovery from his or her pending legal claim. Similar to securing a mortg...

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Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney

Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney by: Maggie Kay Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is a long and dwindling process. Selection of a mesothelioma attorney whom you trust and have a good rapport with is very important. If you are thinking about filing a...

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Divorce and Uncle Sam Top 10 Things You Should Know When Filing Your Taxes

If you’ve recently divorced or separated from your spouse, here are a few things you should know for the upcoming tax season:1.What is my filing status? (Married, Single, Head of Household)Marital standing at year end determines your filing status ...

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Class-Action Lawsuits – Can They Help You?

Class-Action Lawsuits – Can They Help You? by: Charles Essmeier The recent withdrawals of the prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra from the marketplace due to safety concerns has class-action lawsuits in the news again. What is a class-ac...

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths by: Steve Austin Think you’ve got the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) figured out? Don’t be so sure. While nothing can take the place of a lawyer’s advice, if you’ve at least overcome t...

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