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Claiming Compensation from Threatening Creditors

A creditor who unduly pressurises someone who they allege owes them money may be committing a criminal offence. It is illegal to harass or cause distress and anxiety to someone who owes money. There is an offence under the Malicious Communications Ac...

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The Birth of Legal Music Downloads

In recent years, less people have been buying CDs and many are now downloading music online. This is due to the emergence of music download sites like Napster, and the rising popularity of MP3 players from iPod and other similar companies. People are...

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Vioxx Withdrawal and Drug Litigation

On Sept. 30, 2004 Merck announced a worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx® (rofecoxib). Vioxx had previously been prescribed in the treatment of arthritis and pain. Worldwide sales of Vioxx in 2003 were an estimated $2.5Billion and the drug was marketed...

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Facts On Worker’s Compensation Coverage

Facts On Worker’s Compensation Coverage by: Jinky C. Mesias Most people work not because they like the job but because of the compensation that goes with the job. The amount of compensation is also covered by state laws. Individual states have...

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Basic Ethics For Lawyer Advertising

Basic Ethics For Lawyer Advertising by: Philip L Franckel, Esq. Lawyers have several sets of rules to consider when creating advertisements. The FTC regulates all advertising in every state; each state may have its own regulations governing adve...

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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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IMPORTANCE OF RESOLUTION IN SCANNING

With the rise of digital technology, scanners have become an essential tool in today’s world. Almost every aspect of our lives requires some kind of scanning, from office work to personal use at home. Scanners can be used to scan documents, photos,...

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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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How the Jury System Should be Reformed

How the Jury System Should be Reformed by: Terry Mitchell Our current jury system is ailing. It is beginning to fail us. O.J. Simpson being found not guilty is just one example of that problem. People with loads of evidence against them are foun...

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Glossary of Truck Related Terms

AxleStructural component to which wheels, brakes, and suspension is attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are not powered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, t...

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