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Class-action lawsuits – Can they help you

The recent withdrawals of the prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra from the marketplace due to safety concerns has class-action lawsuits in the news again. What is a class-action lawsuit? If you have been wronged, can a class-action lawsuit help...

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INSURANCE COVERAGE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

A recent court decision created a substantial loophole for insurance companies, which can hurt contractors. Although the court decision suggests that it does nothing more than interpret an insurance policy, it doesnt make a great deal of sense from a...

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Drugs That Won’t Work (Dangerous Drugs-When Will It Stop?)

Nowadays, it is indeed another risk we take whenever we obtain over-the-counter drugs and relievers. Most medicines are so much more unreliable rather than trustworthy enough to relieve us of what’s ailing us. Sometimes diseases that we least expec...

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Lawsuit Loans. No Risk Loans

A relatively new source of financing is now available for both individuals and business owners. It is called lawsuit financing, often referred to as lawsuit loans or lawsuit funding. But these are not loans because the money does not have to be paid ...

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Personal Injuries Resulting in Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence (or other liability) on the part of the defendants), and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the de...

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Space Debris: The Sky is Falling

Space Debris: The Sky is Falling by: Aaron Thiel Imagine yourself taking an early morning walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma only to see a “big bright light, like a fire” in the sky. The object continues to get bigger as it approaches overhead. A few m...

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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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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

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 qualified family law attorney in your area for specific advi...

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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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Legal Protection for Same Sex Couples

Has anyone considered a compromise solution to the issue of legalization of same-sex marriages?As an attorney who has spent years conducting research on the advantages and disadvantages of marriage vs. living together, my viewpoint is a legal one, un...

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