1,609 articles related to "legal"

Mediation, Expert Determination, and ADR

Mediation is promoted as the way to resolve many disputes. It is flavour of the day and will usually be suggested by the courts as an alternative to litigation. Those that refuse to co-operate could well end up being penalised in costs by the court. ...

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The Legal Minefield of Employing Workers in the UK

From the first time that you employ someone you must have an awareness of the complicated rules and regulations of employment law legislation in order avoid the UK employment tribunal (ET). Employment litigation is both expensive and damaging to a bu...

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Boating Accident Lawyer Straight Talk: Boat Sinkings, Liability and Determining Causation

The sea is incredibly unforgiving to the unprepared. This is especially true when a boat sinks. In almost all instances, a vessel sinking could have and should have been prevented. This article discusses common reasons why boats, in fact, sink. Findi...

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What was done about the inadequate Vioxx warnings

For years leading up to its withdraw, the FDA had taken steps to force Merck and Pharmacia, the makers of these drugs, to disclose the risks associated with their products. Changes in medication labels have been made, along with orders to cease misl...

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Law School Accreditation

The following article was written for and originally published by Resources For Attorneys.com.Accreditaiton and what it means to you. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the definition of accreditation is "to recognize (an educational institu...

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Vioxx Withdrawal and Drug Litigation

On Sept. 30, 2004 Merck announced a worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx® (rofecoxib). Vioxx had previously been prescribed in the treatment of arthritis and pain. Worldwide sales of Vioxx in 2003 were an estimated $2.5Billion and the drug was marketed...

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The Administration of Antibiotics To Avoid Group B Strep Infections in Newborns

An expectant mother who is a carrier of the group b strep can pass on the bacteria to her child during labor even when the mother does not present any symptoms. Research have shown that from fifteen to forty percent of pregnant women have Group b str...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will by: Miss Janine Byrne The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of ...

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Injuries Sustained from Accidents on Boats

Have you had a particularly sunny day spending time in a boat or yacht that turned awry due to unexpected accident on board and at sea? Well, misfortunes do happen at the most unexpected times. And sometimes, it leaves serious physical injuries. Acci...

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Accident Compensation in the UK: The Basics

Accident Compensation in the UK: The Basics by: Jon Hartley Life is not always a smooth sailing. Sudden unfortunate accidents do occur at times. One cannot do much to completely avoid the accidents. The pain and suffering that it brings along wi...

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