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      • Battered Women's Syndrome.
        10/31/06
        Battered woman syndrome (more commonly called "BWS" or Intimate Partner Abuse and its Effects) describes a pattern of psychological and behavioral symptoms found in women living in abusive relationships. (BWS occurs in same-sex relationships, and men can suffer from "BWS," but th

      • E-Discovery Emergence in Civil Litigation.
        10/28/06
        The law, as a means of administering dispute resolution and criminal accountability, must be able to adapt to revolutions of industry or technology. We are currently in the beginning years of a technological revolution that will only grow and continue to change the way humans live their lives. Com

      • Why Attorneys Should Consider Using Video Depositions.
        10/24/06
        A typical scenario: you’re a litigator or trial attorney preparing a case and you have a number of witnesses to depose, so you pick up the phone to call your trusty court reporter to arrange the depositions … but have you considered the advantages of using a videographer at the same time? There are

      • Are there Tax Consequences if You Disclaim an Interest in Property from a Trust?
        10/20/06
        Question: I am the primary beneficiary of a trust set up by my mother and my 2 daughters (ages 27 and 30) are also beneficiaries. The balance of the trust is to be distributed soon and my daughters want to disclaim any interest in it, so it will all go to me. My question is, what are the tax consequ

      • The Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 and Your Online Business.
        10/13/06
        Creating the right trademark that distinguishes your product or service from others is the key to a successful business both online and off. However, one recent legislative enactment is worthy of note, as it might influence your decision in choosing the next name or graphic for your online business.

      • More Lawyer Jokes.
        10/09/06
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        A lawyer's dog, running around town unleashed, heads for a butcher shop and steals a roast. The butcher goes to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog running unleashed steals a piece of meat from my store, do I have a right to demand payment for the meat

      • What To Do When A Cop Pulls You Over?
        10/04/06
        Regardless of how good your efforts are in trying to avoid a ticket, one of these days the boys in blue are going to get you. You’re going to look in your rearview mirror, you’re going to see the flashing lights, and what you do in the next very few minutes may be a tremendous determining factor in

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