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Understanding Divorce

As a word, divorce is easy to understand, and has become a common part of modern day vernacular. But the practical and legal realities of the act of divorce are much more complicated. Divorce dissolves a marriage, however there are a number of other ...

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Database Hacks - Are Banks Required To Notify You?

Database Hacks - Are Banks Required To Notify You? by: Richard A. Chapo Ever wonder if banks are required to tell customers when their systems are hacked? You may be shocked to learn that they are not. The only exception to this standard has bee...

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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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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress by: Richard A. Chapo 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 s...

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Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man

Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man by: Richard A. Chapo Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority sh...

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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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Jones Act Lawyer Case Study: Large Seas Washing Across Deck

A Two Course Rail The sea can be incredibly unforgiving and cruel. Seriously injured Seaman and their families need to understand maritime law. In order to illustrate these points here is a cargo ship accident case study by a Jones Act Attorney, wit...

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Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?

The idea of reinstating a military draft in the United States has been a topic of discussion for several decades. In recent years, calls for its reinstatement have been fueled by a variety of factors including rising tensions with North Korea, China ...

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Domestic Violence Injunctions and Your Local Council

Domestic violence is a serious crime that has devastating effects on victims and their families. It can happen to anyone, regardless of their age, gender, or social status. Fortunately, there are laws and regulations in place to protect victims and p...

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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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