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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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Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by: Trent R. Wilcox Q: What is the Hague Convention? A. The Hague Convention is a term used to cover a number of international treaties on differ...

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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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The Polygraph as a Truth Detector

1984 Summary The B.C. Civil Liberties Association believes that there is convincing evidence to suggest that the use of the polygraph is arbitrary, subjective, biased toward accusations of guilt and claims of very high validity are scientifically ind...

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Employee Background Checks Security Checks On The Increase

Employee Background Checks Security Checks On The Increase by: Fred Appleyard In the aftermath of 9-11, and the growing problem of workplace violence, the demand and need for employee background checks and security checks are now greater than ev...

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What Happens If My Accountant Is Negligent? Can I Make A Professional Negligence Claim?

Mistakes by professionals in finance can be costly. Large fines can be incurred from HMRC for missing deadlines or for errors found in the figures. Who is responsible for any problems incurred? Can you blame your accountant or are they immune? A pro...

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Doctor Settles Malpractice Lawsuit With Mother Of Baby Who Died During Pregnancy For $650,000

A woman who had been dealing with hypertension for a number of years reaches the decision that she and her husband want to have a baby. After learning of the pregnancy, she met with her primary care physician who sent her to an obstetrician. When she...

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What Is 18 USC 2257 And How Does It Affect Me?

One of the most often discussed, yet most often misunderstood area of running an adult business is compliance with The Child Protection and Obscenity and Enforcement Act of 1988. This federal law places stringent record-keeping requirements on the pr...

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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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New York Personal Injury & No-Fault FAQ

New York Personal Injury & No-Fault FAQ by: Warren Redlich Every personal injury claim is different and there are no guarantees. Below are rough answers to some questions we hear frequently about personal injury. Further below is a specific FAQ ...

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