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The Truth About Lawyers

During the matter of my divorce (that's lawyer talk - it's always the matter of this and the matter of that), I spent about $30,000 on three different attorneys in an extremely frustrating effort just to be able to see my own children. As e...

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Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?

Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea? by: Jean Fritz In his bid for the presidency, John Kerry pronounced a “secret plan” to reinstate selective service. The fact that New York Democrat and fellow leftist Charles Rangel had proposed this...

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Doctor To Pay $2,500,000 To Family Of Woman Who Died Of Metastatic Colon Cancer Caused By Diagnosis Delay

Less than 1% of those diagnosed with colon cancer are younger than thirty-five. But, because of the fact that colon cancer can be fatal physicians generally concur that rectal bleeding, even in an individual below thirty-five, needs to be followed by...

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FDA Considering Changes to Lower Risk of an Acetaminophen Overdose

Acetaminophen is generally considered to be one of the most effective and safest drugs in the market. This pain reliever is often recommended in lieu of aspirin because it is much easier on the stomach than alternative over-the-counter medications an...

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A Cohabitation Agreement - What Is It and Why Do I Need One?

A cohabitation agreement is a legal contract, usually prepared by specialist family lawyers and which is designed to protect the interests of couples who cohabit without being married. It differs, for example, from prenuptial agreements as prenuptial...

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Lehman, Lee & Xu Recognized by Practical Law Company

Lehman, Lee & Xu, a leading Chinese law firm, has been recognized by Practical Law Company as a recommended law firm in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and private equity. The recognition serves as a testament to the firm’s e...

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Have You Drafted a Power of Attorney

As we age, it is important to consider making preparations for who will make decisions for us if we become unable to do so ourselves. One way to do this is by creating a power of attorney (POA). A POA is a legal document that grants someone else the ...

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Underage Drivers Should Never Drink And Drive

Underage drivers who consume alcohol and get behind the wheel are not just risking their own lives but also putting the lives of others at risk. Consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol can be devastating and can go beyond the individua...

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Domestic Violence Injunctions and Your Local Council

Take the only too common case of a woman who is suffering domestic violence. She is not entitled to legal aid and feels too vulnerable to go it alone and apply to the court herself for a non-molestation injunction. In any case the restrictions on gra...

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All About Child Molestation

Often we misuse the words ‘pedophile’ and ‘child molester’. We tend to use ‘pedophile’ to all offenders who sexually abuse children. But these two words are different in meaning.A pedophile refers to a man or woman who has recurrent, inte...

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