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Been Dismissed? Is a Compromise Agreement the Solution?

If you are looking to settle a statutory claim, such as one for unfair dismissal, according to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as well as other legislation), there are only 3 ways to do this Oh dear, this sounds like a whole bumph of legal jargon ab...

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Jones Act Lawyer Straight talk: Seaman Injured by Equipment - - A Case Study

Working aboard ships can be extremely dangerous. Sometimes crew members are seriously injured on ships. Seriously injured crew members and their families need to understand maritime law. In order to illustrate these points here is a Jones Act acciden...

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Is Contesting a Will the Right Thing To Do?

Your father brought you and your younger brother up alone from the age of fourteen. It was fine because you got on well with your dad and his business did brilliantly too. You weren't super rich but there were no big financial worries. He always...

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Fall Transportation Projects Pose Safety Risks For Bicyclists

Fall transportation projects pose safety risks for bicyclists As the leaves begin to change and the temperature starts to drop, road construction and transportation projects are becoming increasingly common throughout many cities across the United S...

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The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?

The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough? by: Janine Byrne Introduction 'The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all." So...

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Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help

Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help by: Carla Ballatan Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal ...

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You and the Tort Law A Guide

Everyday, we’re always at the risk of falling victim to misfortune whether it is from using defective products or unknowingly falling off into a manhole, or sustaining vast injuries due to serious highway accidents. You may think that accidents tha...

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Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Fatigue

by: Michael Monheit, Esquire of Monheit Law, P.C. Toll Free: 866-761-1385 How current an issue is tractor trailer truck driver fatigue?Truck driver fatigue is a very current issue and has been the subject of recent regulatory activity. Truck driver f...

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A Conveyancing Solicitors Guide to Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be one of life's most stressful events, whether it is a freehold house or leasehold flat. It also involves what is probably the most expensive financial transaction you will ever carry out. You will need conveyancing solici...

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Litigation Funding

Litigation funding is a form of financing that helps plaintiffs pay for legal expenses associated with their lawsuits. This practice has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people turn to litigation as a means of seeking justice for t...

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