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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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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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Why is a Lawyer Necessary for Collective Enfranchisement?

So, you've decided the time is right to apply for collective enfranchisement. You've checked your eligibility; you've spoken to the other tenants in your block and set up a committee. All agree to go ahead, win control over management ...

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Minister Launches Consultation on Simplifying Immigration Law

IMMIGRATION MATTERS Liam Byrne, Minister for Immigration, citizenship and Nationality has launched a consultation paper on simplifying immigration and citizenship law. The aim of this initial consultation paper is to seek a range of views to inform ...

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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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Timeline of Merck's failure to act on removing Vioxx from the market

Based on an article by THE NEW YORK TIMES, by Alex Berenson, Gardiner Harris, Barry Meier and Andrew Pollack, "In May 2000, executives at Merck, the pharmaceutical giant under siege for its handling of the multibillion-dollar drug Vioxx, made a fatef...

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Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) reeserves the use of a residence

A Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) is a trust in which the person establishing the trust, call the Grantor, reserves the use of a residence (either the Grantor¡¯s primary residence or a seasonal residence) for a specified term of years. In...

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Personal Injuries In Common Carrier Accidents

Personal Injuries In Common Carrier Accidents by: Jinky C. Mesias There are laws governing the operations of common carriers and these laws differ from state to state. However, it’s the Federal Government that regulates all the interstate comm...

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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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How to Talk to the Police if Your Suspected of a Crime

How to Talk to the Police if Your Suspected of a Crime by: Susan Chana Lask, Esq. If you’re suspected of a crime, the police can come to your house or work or find you on the street to talk to you. Usually it will be a detective in plain cloth...

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