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  • 3 Possible Ways That Pharmaceutical Drugs Could Be Responsible For Your Injuries

    Personal injury cases that stem from using pharmaceutical drugs can be complex. Before you can file a claim, you need to identify the reason for your claim. There are a few ways in which the pharmaceutical drugs that you used might have failed you. When filing your claim, it is important that you can identify how. There are three main categories into which the claims fall. Side Effects One possibility for your claim is to cite the side effects caused by the drugs.
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  • 3 Ways To Help A Loved One Who Is In Jail

    There are few things that can be more upsetting than receiving a call and finding out that your loved one is in jail. Although the situation can make you feel as if you are powerless to help your loved one, you should know that there are a few things that you can do. These are three different ways that you can help your loved one who is currently awaiting trial.
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  • Who Is Liable For Dog Bites At A Business?

    Dogs are a presence in many people's lives and some people take their dogs everywhere, including stores or other businesses. Wherever dogs are allowed, there is a possibility of a dog bite injury. Many people may not know who is responsible for a dog bite when it happens inside a business. Here are three scenarios where liability may not be so clear. {None of these scenarios apply to service or police dogs, which are usually exempt from most dog bite liability.
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  • Divorce Mediation: Why You May Need Further Representation During Your Divorce

    Divorce mediation is used by many couples who are in the process of splitting up their assets and debts. While it can work for a couple that is divorcing amicably, a divorce mediator is not looking out for the best interests of either party. The mediator will make suggestions, and offer insight to the couple, but the mediator represents no one in the divorce. If you feel you are being cheated in the separation agreement, further representation may be necessary.
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  • Three Criminal Lawyers In American History Law Students Should Know

    Students who want to become criminal defense attorneys may need inspiration. Learning the stories of men and women who made significant contributions to American law can prove motivational. Here are three top criminal defense attorneys in American history. 1. John Adams John Adams, a lawyer who became the second President of the United States, set a trend of lawyers as the Chief Executive. Adams had a reputation for his objective defense of clients.
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  • Pharmaceutical Drug Liability: What To Do When Your Medication Harms You

    Some pharmaceutical names are not famous because of how much they have helped people; they are famous because of how much they have harmed people. Every year, pharmaceutical companies release several new types of medication; and every year some people suffer from medication related problems. How does pharmaceutical drug liability work and what should you do when your medication harms you? Understanding the Chain of Distribution Prescription drugs are one of the more complicated products on the market when it comes to proving liability.
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  • The Importance Of Substantiating Evidence When Petitioning For Lowered Child Support Payments

    Non-payment of child support could lead to an arrest warrant regardless of the reason why the payments were not made. This is true even when someone is facing dire financial hardships. A self-employed, non-custodial parent who is having trouble making payments due to loss of income should file a petition in family court for a lowered amount. The petition must include evidence substantiating the loss of income and why revenue levels are not likely to improve in the future.
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  • How To Testify In Personal Injury Case

    Regardless of how prepared you think you are, there's no way to really know what will occur when you are sworn in under oath and take the stand in a personal injury suit. The best approach is to be yourself, give truthful answers and try to relax. There are some general rules that should be followed when you are giving testimony under oath. Rule 1. Be honest. If you don't remember something 100 percent, don't say yes or no when you're unsure.
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  • What Happens To Your Frozen Embryos During A Divorce?

    Divorces are mentally and emotionally difficult even under the best circumstances. But when a divorce comes on the heels of in-vitro fertilization, there are a number of complicated legal and emotional issues that may arise. In addition to the typical custody issues (if your in-vitro fertilization resulted in a birth), the bigger question is -- what happens to any remaining fertilized embryos? What if your ex-spouse would like to have more children, but you want the embryos to be destroyed?
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  • 4 Terms You Should Know When Filing A Trademark

    Do you have a business name, slogan, or logo that you are using to brand your company? Are you thinking about obtaining federal trademark rights over your mark? If so, there are some commonly used terms that you will need to become familiar with. This article will describe 4 of those terms. Infringement Trademark infringement occurs when another party does business using a mark that is the same as or similar to yours.
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