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The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?

Introduction The Governments economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all." So reads the opening statement of the Labour Governments 2005 Budget. But the word fair is wide off the...

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Myths by: Steve Austin Think you’ve got the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) figured out? Don’t be so sure. While nothing can take the place of a lawyer’s advice, if you’ve at least overcome t...

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Litigation Funding

Litigation funding is a form of financing that helps plaintiffs pay for legal expenses associated with their lawsuits. This practice has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people turn to litigation as a means of seeking justice for t...

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Without Prejudice. What Does it Really Mean?

What is meant by 'without' prejudice' when it is put on the top of a letter. Many people think they know that very well. They will say that the correspondence cannot be used or brought to the attention of the court should the matter go...

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Claiming Sexual Harassment

Claiming Sexual Harassment by: Maui Reyes If you’ve already approached your employer about the sexual harassment that took place and was not given proper attention, or believe that your company’s policy does not treat your case fairly, then ...

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Facts About New York Landlord Tenant Law

In Suffolk, Nassau and New York City, eviction proceedings are usually initiated in the form of lawsuits toreclaim possession of real property pursuant to New York State's Real Property Law and Rules. General types of Suffolk, Nassau and New Y...

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A Breakdown of Maritime Laws

Although many sorts of law are talked about constantly, maritime law remains an unknown area of the law to a lot of people. In fact, even people who are directly affected by maritime law often do not understand it. Maritime law, completely different ...

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Legal Issues Surrounding Divorce

Legal Issues Surrounding Divorce by: Maui Reyes There are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. Absolute, or “divorce a vinculo matu monii”, is the judicial termination of a marriage based on marital misconduct or other statutory cause...

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Why Nurses Might Fail To Notify A Doctor That Baby Suffers From A Placental Abruption

There are several types of mistakes medical staff make when faced with an expectant mother experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so dangerous for the unborn child is that is can greatly lessen the amount...

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Useful Tips to Choose a Good DUI Attorney

Driving under the influence or DUI is a serious offence in a number of US cities like Kent (WA) and Des Moines (WA). Getting caught by the police in a DUI charge can have severe consequences however; most people are able to avoid serious penalties by...

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