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What is a Structured Settlement

A structured settlement refers to a type of payment arrangement that is typically used as a means of settling legal disputes. It involves a series of periodic payments over a predetermined period rather than a lump sum payment. Consequently, a struct...

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Have You Drafted a Power of Attorney

In these unsettled times, it's the sign of a smart businessowner to expect the best but prepare for the worst. Whatwill happen to your business if you are unavailable due toany circumstance? Perhaps you are a Reservist and get calledinto active ...

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Notary Public - Common Questions

Below are a couple of common questions about Notary Public. Find a Notary Public near you online with no hassle.What is a Notary Public?A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents an...

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US Citizenship

You just obtained your US Citizenship through the naturalization process. So how do you prove that you are an US Citizen? If you are born on US soil, your birth certificate that is issued by the US government is the primary proof of your citizenship....

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Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies

Over the years, immigration has always been a hot topic in American politics. It is a topic that evokes strong emotions among Americans and has been widely debated by politicians in numerous elections. The 2004 United States presidential election was...

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Are Non Compete Agreement Enforceable?

Despite what most high-tech employers think, California courts are extremely reluctant to enforce a non-compete agreement that an employee signs as a condition of his/her employment. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 provides tha...

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Cerebral Palsy – General Information you should know.

Cerebral Palsy – General Information you should know.From the legal staff at Irom Law Copyright © 2005 Irom, Wittels, Freund, Berne & Serra, P.C. All Rights Reserved. Did you know that approximately 10,000 children born in the United States ea...

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Depuy Hip Replacement Recall Leads To Class Action Lawsuits

Hip replacement surgery is a costly and intensive procedure. Those that have gone through it have no desire to do so again, but a recent hip replacement recall has caused hundreds of patients to face the possibility if not the reality of just that. I...

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Jones Act Lawyer In California Straight Talk: When An Injury Changes or Ends Your Career

Jones Act cases are complex and often rife with emotion. When the stakes are high, your ability to make a living may be in jeopardy. The injuries you suffered my be serious and permanent. You may never be able to go back to work aboard a vessel again...

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Redundancy - A Simple Guide

When can a redundancy be said to occur? If someone is dismissed completely or mostly because: - The employer stopping, or planning to stop, transacting the business at the location or for the purpose for which the employee was hired; - The need for...

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