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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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  • Your Lawyer Is Not Speaking Swahili: How To The Legal Jargon On A Will

    If you're trying to make sense of a will or trust, don't feel awful if you don't know what a lot of the words mean. It might look like English, but it is actually legalese. Like many areas of law, the language of wills can be complicated and confusing. When a loved one has passed on, analyzing a law dictionary is probably the last thing on your mind. Here are most common legal will terms that individuals have difficulty understanding.
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  • Tips For Increasing Your Chances For A Successful Divorce Mediation For Property

    If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, you both may decide to try going through mediation to discuss the division of your marital property before taking your case to court. Use the tips below to prepare yourself beforehand to increase your chances of being successful. Write Everything Down Before you go to the meeting, you should have a clear picture of what you want to accomplish during the mediation proceedings.
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