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An Overview On The Financial Capacity Of Social Security

An Overview On The Financial Capacity Of Social Security by: Jinky C. Mesias There have been so many reports confirming the distressing state of the finances of Social Security and so many members by now are wondering if they can really get the ...

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Bugging and Tape Recording Conversations in Arizona: Is it Legal?

Bugging and tape recording conversations in Arizona have long been a topic of debate. With the rise of technological advancements and the ease of access to recording devices, it’s become increasingly common to capture audio evidence of conversation...

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What is a Structured Settlement

A structured settlement refers to a type of payment arrangement that is typically used as a means of settling legal disputes. It involves a series of periodic payments over a predetermined period rather than a lump sum payment. Consequently, a struct...

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Reasons You May Need To HIre A Criminal Defense Attorney If You Are In Trouble

If you find yourself facing criminal charges, hiring a criminal defense attorney is essential. A good criminal defense attorney can help you navigate the legal system, protect your rights, and minimize the consequences of your charges. Here are some ...

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How Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Works

How Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Works by: Afra AmirSanjari An injured person contacts a company that offers pre-settlement lawsuit funding, sometimes at the suggestion of an attorney. The finance company contacts the lawyer who is handling th...

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Timeline of Merck's failure to act on removing Vioxx from the market

Based on an article by THE NEW YORK TIMES, by Alex Berenson, Gardiner Harris, Barry Meier and Andrew Pollack, "In May 2000, executives at Merck, the pharmaceutical giant under siege for its handling of the multibillion-dollar drug Vioxx, made a fatef...

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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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Jones Act Lawyer In California Straight Talk: When An Injury Changes or Ends Your Career

Jones Act cases are complex and often rife with emotion. When the stakes are high, your ability to make a living may be in jeopardy. The injuries you suffered my be serious and permanent. You may never be able to go back to work aboard a vessel again...

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Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) reeserves the use of a residence

A Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) is a trust in which the person establishing the trust, call the Grantor, reserves the use of a residence (either the Grantor¡¯s primary residence or a seasonal residence) for a specified term of years. In...

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What to Expect After A Marijuana Arrest in New Jersey

New Jersey's drug possession laws go over whatever amount of marijuana that is in the possession or about the premises of any individual. The possible penalties for having marijuana, intent to distribute, and actual sales differ according to the...

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