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Use these 130 plain-English agreements

In today's world, where contracts and agreements are often filled with jargon and legalese, it can be a challenge for most people to truly understand what they're signing up for. This is why "Plain-English agreements" have become increasingly popular...

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Are Non Compete Agreement Enforceable?

Despite what most high-tech employers think, California courts are extremely reluctant to enforce a non-compete agreement that an employee signs as a condition of his/her employment. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 provides tha...

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Are Non Compete Agreement Enforceable?

Despite what most high-tech employers think, California courts are extremely reluctant to enforce a non-compete agreement that an employee signs as a condition of his/her employment. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 provides tha...

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Flying The Unfriendly Skies

Flying the Unfriendly Skies: A Look at Air Travel in the Modern Era Air travel has long been held as a marvel of modern technology. It has brought the world closer together, allowed for rapid transportation across great distances, and made the unrea...

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Domestic Violence Injunctions and Your Local Council

Take the only too common case of a woman who is suffering domestic violence. She is not entitled to legal aid and feels too vulnerable to go it alone and apply to the court herself for a non-molestation injunction. In any case the restrictions on gra...

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What is being done about welding fumes

Welding fumes are a well-known occupational hazard in the welding industry. These fumes contain toxic gases and particles that can cause serious health problems to welders. Gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and ozone gas can result in s...

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Debtor Examinations And Third Parties

Debtor Examinations and Third Parties: Understanding Your Legal Rights When a debtor fails to pay back a debt, the creditor has the legal right to initiate a debtor examination. This is a legal process by which the creditor can compel the debtor to ...

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Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies

Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies by: Victor Motak Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed. Both presidential candidates know very well that illegal immigration is a...

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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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Protectionism in Russia

Protectionism in Russia has been a topic of debate for many years. The country has a long history of protectionist policies, which have been used to promote local industries and protect them from foreign competition. However, recent years have seen a...

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