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      • Medical Malpractice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Call A Lawyer.
        01/31/07
        1. BECOME INFORMED

        There's a commercial for a mens clothing store in New York that says "An informed consumer is our best customer." This is true for people who have potential medical malpractice and injury cases. From the moment the phone rings until we've finished th

      • What To Do About The Human Head In Your Trunk.
        01/29/07
        While attending law school I had a professor in Criminal Procedure studies that always referred to the “Human head in the trunk”. The human head in the trunk was actually representative of the obvious illegal article one may have in their trunk when pulled over by the police for any type of stop whe

      • Vioxx Class Action Lawsuits - What You Need To Know.
        01/26/07
        Vioxx class action lawsuits stem from alleged reports of negative side effects due to consuming this drug. These negative side effects include stroke, blood clots, and heart attacks. Almost every Vioxx lawsuit is designed to gain funds related to suffering that the user experienced after being presc

      • What is "Due Process" of Law?
        01/25/07
        Question: What does the term “due process” mean?

        Criminal Defense Lawyer: “Due Process simply means that even the government must abide by the law. Prior to the Roman Empire, most governments operated under a system, which was called “Rex Lex.”

        “Rex” meant “king”. And “Lex” mea

      • Probable Cause Under the Fourth Amendment.
        01/24/07
        What is probable cause needed for police to get a search warrant?

        Probable Cause is the minimum amount of proof the police must already have in order to obtain a warrant to conduct a search for more proof. This means that probable cause is not at the same level needed for a jury to convic

      • Personal Guarantees for Corporate Leases.
        01/23/07
        If you take down a lease for a business, the lease agreement will shock you. It is the size of a small phone book, and the most important page is usually buried in the back.

        Assume you have a business. Assume further that you wisely decided to form a business entity. For the purposes of t

      • Paxil-Related Lawsuits in the United States.
        01/22/07
        Recently, it has been reported that the use of Paxil, an antidepressant medication, has caused a condition known as akathisia; which is a condition of severe inner restlessness. This akathisia has lead to increased suicidal and violent thoughts leading to the injury, harm or death to many of the pat

      • Defamation and Slander on the Internet.
        01/19/07
        As social networking sites and internet blogs continue to increase in both popularity and use, the opportunities for defamatory and libelous actions increase proportionally. Defamation, sometimes called "defamation of character", is spoken or written words that falsely and negatively refle

      • Business Dispute? Don't Litigate, Mediate!
        01/17/07
        Despite the best intentions of the parties business relationships sometimes sour. Both sides may view their respective position as reasonable and their business practices as ethical. However, it is well known within the law that reasonable minds can differ. When positions grow roots and refuse to be

      • "Termination For Convenience" Clauses.
        01/15/07
        “Termination for convenience” clauses are intended to allow parties to end construction contracts for any reason at any time.

        But, in practice, do these clauses really allow employers to terminate contracts, or even to withdraw part of the works after commencement, and engage others to do

      • Converting from a C Corp to an S Corp
        01/13/07
        As you may know, there are two types of corporations for tax and legal purposes. The "C" corporation is a more formal structure than the "S" corporation and taxed differently.

        Converting from a C Corp to an S Corp

        When forming a business entity, many people

      • How Chapter 13 Reorganizations Affect Online Creditors.
        01/11/07
        When an individual or a business faces difficult financial times, it often becomes necessary to consider filing for bankruptcy protection. In order to assist in selecting the best bankruptcy option for a client, the effective advocate must be aware of and understand the advantages or disadvantages i

      • Lender and Receiver Both May Pay For Mismanaged Foreclosure.
        01/10/07
        If you deal with receiverships, this case will be of interest to you. A lender, a borrower and a court-appointed receiver have been battling one another in an Indiana federal court in connection with a failed construction project. Problems arose when a partially-constructed apartment complex deterio

      • A General Overview of a Lemon Law Claim.
        01/07/07
        Many states have automobile based lemon laws to protect individuals who have purchased defective motor vehicles. If your state does not have an automobile lemon law, you can still be protected by what is referred to as the Federal Lemon Law, or the Magnusson Moss Act. While the law is different in e

      • Military DUI.
        01/04/07
        If you’re a member of the armed forces facing a Military DUI charge, the process and consequences can be much different than someone who faces a civilian charge. There are some important differences you need to understand when you’re dealing with a Military DUI charge.

        What is intoxicated

      • Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment - Asbestos Kills.
        01/01/07
        Mesothelioma cancer is a disease that results from exposure to asbestos related substances. Asbestos usually consists of fibres that can enter the body through the mouth, or the skin, and, subsequently, enter the lungs, or blood stream.

        Mesothelioma cancer has become more widely documente

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