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When Marriage Is Not Enough: Facing Deportation Because of Your Spouse

When Marriage Is Not Enough: Facing Deportation Because of Your Spouse by: Heather L. Poole Under U.S. immigration law, immigrants may obtain a green card ("U.S. permanent residence”) by marrying a U.S. citizen. The U.S. citizen must, however ...

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Organ Trafficking in Eastern Europe

Organ trafficking is one of the most gruesome crimes that has emerged in Eastern Europe in recent years. The trafficking of body parts can lead to phenomenal profits for the criminal syndicates that engage in this crime. The demand for organs is high...

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The Role of Your Wrongful Death Lawyer

The Role of Your Wrongful Death Lawyer by: Mart Gil Abareta When a life is cut short by someone else’s negligence, the law in this country says that the only remedy available is monetary compensation. And, after a wrongful death accident, you ...

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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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The Right To Enfranchise - What Happens if You Delay

Introduction The right to vote or enfranchise is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democratic societies. The ability to participate in free and fair elections is essential for citizens to exercise their political power and influence the decis...

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Child Custody, The Painful Truth

When parents decide to end their relationship, the topic of child custody often becomes the most contentious and emotional issue. Both parents want what they feel is best for their child, and the decision of who should have custody can be painful and...

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Multiple Social Security Beneficiaries

Social Security is a federal program that provides retirement and disability benefits to individuals who have earned enough credits through working. However, it’s not just individuals who can be beneficiaries of Social Security. In some cases, mult...

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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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Political Coverage in West Virginia

Political Coverage in West Virginia by: Jonathan Bentz West Virginia, once a shoo-in Democratic state for many years, became a battleground state in 2004. According to PresidentElect.org (http://www.presidentelect.org), only three Republicans h...

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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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