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How to Prosecute Libel and Slander in the UK

How to Prosecute Libel and Slander in the UK by: Jefferson Highway, General Counsel Defamation of character can be a serious business in the UK. But what exactly is slander? And what is libel? Both are defined as a false statement made by one in...

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Do You Own Your Web Site Design?

Do You Own Your Web Site Design? by: Richard A. Chapo Your web site has been up for a few months and you are making money hand over foot. While surfing sites one evening, you are shocked to find a competitor using your design. You find out your ...

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Strong public relations help to avoid lawsuits

I have had many business clients come to me after a former client or employee has sued them. Their question always seems to be, "How could I have avoided this lawsuit"? I have also had many inquiries from individuals who want to know if they can sue ...

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Where to Get Legal Representation for Your Injury Claim

Nowadays, getting legal assistance and representation are so costly that many are finding other ways to look for cheap and sometimes "free" legal advice. The Internet is filled with online sources and legal websites that offer supposedly free legal c...

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The New 'Fit Note' Regulations

Since April 2010 the old system of getting a 'sick note' from your GP has been replaced by GP 'fit notes '. These new electronic fit notes replace the old paper system in which the doctor states briefly the person's health co...

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5 Things Divorcing Couples Can Do To Protect Their Children

In the 25 years that I have been guiding couples through non-adversarial divorces, one thing is clear. No parent ever wants to knowingly do harm to their children. Yet, during the emotional and sometimes confusing journey of divorce, parents someti...

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My Operation Has Left Me With An Injury - Can I Claim for Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence (also known as clinical negligence) can be said to have occurred when you receive medical care that has caused you illness or injury. So you entrusted yourself to the doctor or nurse, thinking that you would get the best medical a...

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DUI Convictions in Washington, DC Since Fall 2008 Based on Faulty Breathalyzers

In-depth experience on behalf of your DWI or DUI attorney can occasionally get a sobriety test thrown out, especially if a field sobriety test was administered improperly. For some, it just got a lot easier. Since fall of 2008, about 400 people have...

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The Job of the Personal Injury Lawyer

If you own a television or have a stereo in your car, you have likely heard advertising for a personal injury lawyer. However, many people are confused on exactly what a personal injury lawyer does and which types of cases they take. As such, we&apos...

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ESTATE PLANNING PRACTICE IN THE INTERNET AGE

Would you enjoy driving downtown and searching for a parking place just to spend two hours in an attorneys office to talk about distributing your property when you die? Well according to recent statistics, hardly anyone does. According to the AARP, n...

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