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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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When Marriage Is Not Enough: Facing Deportation Because of Your Spouse

When Marriage Is Not Enough: Facing Deportation Because of Your Spouse by: Heather L. Poole Under U.S. immigration law, immigrants may obtain a green card ("U.S. permanent residence”) by marrying a U.S. citizen. The U.S. citizen must, however ...

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How Attorneys May Handle Claim When Insurance Company Claims Victim Caused The Accident

It is not unusual for a person injured in a motor vehicle accident to be confronted with a driver who denies responsibility. Frequently, these drivers actually blame the victim for the accident. Because many motor vehicle accidents are not observed b...

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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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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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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promo...

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Do You Have a Case Against Your Stock Broker? Ten ways to Tell

As an attorney who represents individual investors from around the Country in claims against their stock brokers, I hear a wide variety of complaints about brokers’ fraud and misconduct. If you believe that your broker has abused or harmed you, you...

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Fall Transportation Projects Pose Safety Risks For Bicyclists

In Orange County, where the climate remains relatively temperate throughout the year, bicycle riders seldom find weather an obstacle to enjoying a ride. During the fall months, however, transportation agencies in Orange and neighboring counties often...

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Child Custody, The Painful Truth

When parents decide to end their relationship, the topic of child custody often becomes the most contentious and emotional issue. Both parents want what they feel is best for their child, and the decision of who should have custody can be painful and...

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What You Shouldn’t Believe About SSD

As solid-state drives (SSDs) continue to become more popular, there are a lot of things you'll hear about them. Sadly, some of the information you'll come across is inaccurate or misleading. Here are some things you shouldn't believe about SSDs: 1. ...

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