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When Is An Insurance Company Acting In Bad Faith In California?

Implicit in every insurance policy is the promise of good faith and fair dealing. In California, when an insurer refuses to settle a claim on behalf of its insuredthereby financially jeopardizing the insuredit is acting in bad faith. In such instance...

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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas by: Scott Morgan This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony in Texas. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualifie...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about most. De...

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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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Finding Bail Bonds for Vista Jail

There are numerous reasons why one might be arrested and find themselves in the position to hire a Vista bail bondsman. Fortunately, San Diego County has many reputable bail bonds companies available to help you during this stressful and perhaps emba...

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When Are Phase 2 Assessments Necessary?

Phase 1 assessments preclude Phase 2 assessments. There are a number of reasons that a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is performed for commercial properties. Here are the reasons why most ESAs are performed: 1. The property is going to ...

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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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Jones Act Lawyer Straight talk: Seaman Injured by Equipment - - A Case Study

Working aboard ships can be extremely dangerous. Sometimes crew members are seriously injured on ships. Seriously injured crew members and their families need to understand maritime law. In order to illustrate these points here is a Jones Act acciden...

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The Top 10 Scams for 2001

Top 10 Scams for 2001 by: Audri and Jim Lanford Excerpt from Internet ScamBusters (tm) The #1 Publication on Internet Fraud Scams on the Internet are growing and with the vast selection, it was hard to only choose ten. We've tried to softe...

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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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