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Personal Injuries In Common Carrier Accidents

When it comes to traveling from one place to another, common carrier accidents are something that we would hope would never happen. Unfortunately, they do, and they often result in personal injury. A common carrier is a company or individual that tra...

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What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s?

What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s? by: William G. Hammond, JD A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another...

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What is Probate

What is Probate?Nobody voluntarily chooses probate. People are too busy or preoccupied with health or other issues to plan. They pass away without a living trust and their heirsusually their children find that they can’t sell Mom or Dad’s house w...

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Population Explosion Does Matter

The sudden increase in the population is steamingly high and continues to elevate. For every second, three or more babies are born in every country and that is a big effect in our community and the whole world. Population rate has been growing effect...

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Vioxx Recall Lawsuits

Vioxx Recall Lawsuits by: T.Going The drug Vioxx is a COX-2 inhibitor designed by the company Merck Inc. It was ordered to be pulled from American and European markets on April 7th 2005 after it was discovered that there were potentially deadly ...

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Foreclosure in the United States

With the collapse of the real estate market, the word "foreclosure" has unfortunately become an often used word in the English language. This article will provide information about the types of foreclosures found in various states and how they work. ...

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Mediation, Expert Determination, and ADR

Mediation is promoted as the way to resolve many disputes. It is flavour of the day and will usually be suggested by the courts as an alternative to litigation. Those that refuse to co-operate could well end up being penalised in costs by the court. ...

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Boating Accident Lawyer Straight Talk: Boat Sinkings, Liability and Determining Causation

The sea is incredibly unforgiving to the unprepared. This is especially true when a boat sinks. In almost all instances, a vessel sinking could have and should have been prevented. This article discusses common reasons why boats, in fact, sink. Findi...

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Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts

Arraignment in New York Criminal Courts by: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. The “arraignment” process involves: Being brought before a Judge in the courtroom Receiving the “ criminal complaint” with the crimes charged and the factual basis to ...

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Vioxx Withdrawal and Drug Litigation

On Sept. 30, 2004 Merck announced a worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx® (rofecoxib). Vioxx had previously been prescribed in the treatment of arthritis and pain. Worldwide sales of Vioxx in 2003 were an estimated $2.5Billion and the drug was marketed...

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