1,609 articles related to "legal"

The Right Focus on Tort Reform

Tort reform has been a popular topic of conversation in the United States for several decades. The term is used to describe the process of changing certain provisions in the legal system that are related to civil wrongs or damages caused by someone e...

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Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies

Over the years, immigration has always been a hot topic in American politics. It is a topic that evokes strong emotions among Americans and has been widely debated by politicians in numerous elections. The 2004 United States presidential election was...

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Government Overregulation of Broadcast Content Could Backfire

Rush is right! The governments stepped up bid to regulate broadcast television content is indeed frightening. Limbaugh made his comments during one of his regular radio broadcasts last year. Those remarks were in response to the FCCs crackdown on bro...

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Choosing A Process Server

If you need to serve legal papers on someone, whether it's a summons, complaint, or subpoena, you'll need to use a process server. A process server is someone who delivers legal documents to the person they're intended for. You can't just use anyone ...

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Database Hacks - Are Banks Required To Notify You

Ever wonder if banks are required to tell customers when their systems are hacked? You may be shocked to learn that they are not. The only exception to this standard has been database hacks that effect California residents. Companies doing business i...

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Will further release of studies on Paxil force GlaxoSmithKline to settle

A study that appeared in the July 21, 2004 Journal of the American Medical Association appeared to support previous data possibly linking antidepressants to suicidal impulses. After looking at four drugs and nearly 2,800 British adults and children, ...

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Family Of Stillborn Child Settle Lawsuit With Physician

A woman with hypertension seeks guidance from her physician after she finds out that she is pregnant. Her doctor gives her a referral to an obstetrician who will provide her care during her pregnancy. At the beginning of her pregnancy her obstetricia...

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Common Misdemeanor Penalties In Illinois

Any misdemeanor isn't as grave as a felony, but might yet signify difficult outcomes. In Illinois, a misdemeanor may give you a penalty up to twelve months of jail time, and fines up to $2,500. For those who are convicted of a misdemeanor, this ...

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Redundancy - A Simple Guide

When can a redundancy be said to occur? If someone is dismissed completely or mostly because: - The employer stopping, or planning to stop, transacting the business at the location or for the purpose for which the employee was hired; - The need for...

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What Is In A UK Compromise Agreement?

A compromise agreement, often referred to as a settlement agreement, is a legally binding agreement between an employer and employee. It is commonly used at the end of an employment relationship to settle a potential claim or dispute. This agreement ...

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