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What Is the Statute of Limitations?
Knowing and understanding the laws of the land can be a daunting task, and statutes of limitations are no exception to this rule. A statute of limitations creates a time period in which a prosecutor may bring charges against someone.
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When to Hire a Lawyer
Finding yourself in a situation that may require a lawyer is something many face each day. A lawyer will protect your interests during a potentially life-altering event. A lawyer can be used for both civil and criminal cases. Why you
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What You Need to Know about the VA Class Action Lawsuit
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is notorious for long delays in resolving VA complaints and claims for various veterans’ benefits, including financial and medical support. From the initial filing of a claim, veterans have to wait on average 5
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How to File a Lawsuit
Filing a lawsuit can seem like a daunting task what with lawyers getting involved and having to appear in front of a judge. However, it doesn’t have to be a stressful situation if you know how to file a lawsuit
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US Constitutional Laws Versus State Laws
When constitutional law is brought up, people are talking about many types of laws that cover a variety of topics. The United States Constitution is the basis of our law system. The Constitution writes out how the government can operate
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What is a Frivolous Lawsuit?
The frivolous lawsuit definition is any lawsuit that is filed with the intention of disturbing, annoying, or harassing the opposite party. It can also be defined as any lawsuit where the plaintiff understands that there is little to no chance
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How to Hire a Lawyer
Hiring a lawyer to represent you as you face legal action is a decision that should be made carefully. A lawyer can be chosen if you seek legal advice on a matter where you can represent yourself, whereas an attorney
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Can You Sue an Insurance Company?
Insurance companies play an active role in our everyday lives. If you own a home or a car, chances are, you have an insurance company. Insurance companies have the right to refuse approval of your insurance claim; however, they have
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Can I Sue a Car Dealership for Lying?
Buying a car can be a painstaking, all-day event. By the time your loan has been approved, and the paperwork is in front of you, you just want to sign on the dotted line, hop in your newly purchased car,
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Who are the Best Lawyers in Houston in 2019?
Should you ever find yourself in any legal battle, one of the most prudent things you can do to give yourself the best chance of coming out on top is to find yourself the best lawyer for your particular situation.
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How to Start a Marijuana Business
11 States and the District of Columbia - that's how many states have legalized the use of recreational marijuana. That number goes even higher to 33 states when you look at all the places that have passed or formulated laws
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Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Have you ever asked yourself, "what happens if I'm injured while traveling?" This isn't something that many people think about when planning a trip. And why would they? No one plans to go abroad and get injured or sick. But
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Why Oil Rig Explosions Happen
It's an accepted notion that accidents happen. However, when these accidents happen in highly skilled and specialized environments such as on oil rigs, it's only natural that you might have some questions. Why do oil rig explosions happen? Is there
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Internet Law - Is There Such a Thing?
Who regulates the internet and is there really such a thing as "Internet Law"? These are perhaps two of the most important questions of our time, considering the fact that we live in the digital age where almost all our
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Lawyers Who Specialize in Helping Veterans
After a while, fighting in the military can take a toll on your mental health. Some soldiers decide to stay in the military for as long as they are allowed, while others get a few years under their belt and
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Social Media, Cell Phones and the Law
Social media and cell phones are useful tools for social and business connections, communication,education, brand exposure, and advertisement. It’s very difficult to be successful in this world without using them at some point. There’s nothing wrong with taking full advantage
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What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?
People have moved to the United States for several reasons, including to join their families, to seek safety and refuge from war, natural disasters, violence, and to work. When they do make the move, there are several forms that they
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What Is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal term for when a business or person is unable to repay their outstanding debts. The goal behind this is to give people a second chance and to help them start fresh.
Bankruptcy is typically seen as
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Who's Responsible When a Medical Device Fails?
It’s always tragic when a loved one passes away or is seriously injured due to a faulty medical device. It’s especially angering when that person’s family finds out that it could’ve been prevented by the company who manufactures that medical
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Legal Ramifications After a Plant Explosion
Plant explosions have great consequences, both for communities and workers. Texas is home to several plants and refineries that hold the potential to inflict property damage or serious injuries if chemicals aren’t handled diligently and safely.
A great example of
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What Is Maritime Law?
International rules, governing the use of the seas and oceans, are known as Maritime Laws or the Law of the Sea.
This area of law deals with a variety of factual scenarios. For instance, industrial accidents that result in the damage
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Do I Need a Tax Attorney or CPA?
Tax season is a difficult season for some businesses and individuals. This can be because it’s the first year that you’ve had to file difficult taxes (i.e., trusts) or because you’ve let tax payments add up – no matter what
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How to Become a Lawyer
Lawyers
fight for their clients, whether they’re a medical malpractice lawyer or a tort
lawyer. Lawyers are filled with the knowledge of the law and use their
knowledge to fight for people who have been wronged and can’t fight for
themselves.
So, you want
to become
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How to Start a Business
If you have a great idea for a business and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Coming up with an idea for a business is often the easy part. The forms, paperwork, and legalities involved can be
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What Is Power of Attorney?
Power of attorney is a legal document that designates another person to act for you in the event that you are unable to act for yourself. There are several types of power of attorney, and each can be used for
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Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
For
some people, a will is all that’s needed to make sure your assets are
distributed according to your wishes after your death. In other situations, an
estate planning attorney is necessary to help figure out the best way to apply
estate tax laws
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How to Get Scholarships for Law School
If you’re thinking about going to law school but are worried about the cost, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to pay for law school isn’t easy. Although a law degree is certainly a good investment for your future, the
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How Much Do Lawyers Make?
If you’re
thinking about pursuing a career in law, you’re probably wondering what the
salary of a lawyer is. You know you can have a stable income as a lawyer, but
that doesn’t tell you how much you can make out in the
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How Do I Know if I Have a Good Lawyer?
There’s
nothing worse than an unethical lawyer or even a distracted lawyer with too big
of a caseload. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad apples in the world of
lawyers.
Having a bad
lawyer and having to deal with incompetence or disorganization can take
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Can I Afford a Lawyer?
It’s no secret that lawyers can be expensive. There are filing fees and an hourly price for an experienced lawyer with good results in the courtroom. This cost can pile up, and before you know it, you’re paying a small
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What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
Unless you're an attorney, most people have no idea when they need a lawyer or what kind they actually need.
There are numerous types of law in the United States. This means there’s at least twice the number of lawyers
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Top 7 Reasons Why Lawyers Won't Take Your Case
People often think that a lawyer will take any kind of case just to make a buck. That is not the case at all. Every lawyer has his or her own standards and reasons for why they make take one
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When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Let's face it: no one wants to need a lawyer. But chances are that most people will need a lawyer at least one point in their lives.
Oftentimes, you might need a lawyer and not even know it. Determining when
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The Basics of Civil Action Lawsuits
Civil action lawsuits are an important part of civil
law. Filing a civil action lawsuit against a company in court is an attempt to
not only receive compensation for their wrongdoings but it also puts the
company in their place. They have to
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Texas Gun Laws
Most people probably assume that Texas
has some of the laxest gun laws in the country but, depending on what data you
look at, it’s actually somewhere in the middle.
Both gun owners and those who advocate restricting access to guns might be
surprised
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Cannabis Legalization
As with
the cannabis industry, cannabis laws are changing quickly across the
country. With some states approving the use of medical marijuana and other
legislating and regulating recreational cannabis, it might seem that things are finally progressing. Federally, however,
marijuana is still considered a
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States with Legal Recreational Weed
State marijuana laws have changed a lot
since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize weed in 2012.
Eight other states have since followed their lead and are seeing first-hand the
financial benefits that this booming industry has to offer.
It remains
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What to Do after a Car Accident
Car accidents are no fun matter. Even the smallest
collision can cause havoc in your life, whether it’s minor injuries or a hard
hit to your insurance plan. Then there’s the expensive mechanics in your life
to fix your car.
They’re just a
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How to Start a Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit, also known as a class suit, or representative action, was developed in England back in the 13th century. Though class action cases faded out of existence in England, the tradition was kept alive in the United
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The Basics of Tort Law
Tort law is
civil law regarding when one person violates another. This violation against
another can be physical, pain and suffering, or property damage. These laws
decide if an individual is legally the cause of your accusations. It also
ensures that the plaintiff receives
monetary
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Everything You Need to Know about Mass Tort Law
Mass tort law is tricky but well worth the fight.
Some companies and businesses breach a basic duty of care against large amounts
of people. These torts can either be intentional or they can be unintentional.
These situations need to be remedied through
litigation
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What Is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue that covers most of your internal organs. It’s caused by exposure to asbestos and usually doesn’t develop in mesothelioma patients until 20 to 50 years after exposure. Treatment, such
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Recreational Boat Accidents and the Law
In 2017, there was a fatality rate of 5.5 deaths for every 100,000 registered recreational boats (also known as pleasure boats) and sea vessels. Boating accidents can leave you with a serious injury or even prove fatal. More concerning is
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Jones Act
No matter where you are in the world, you're going to find laws that are controversial and, perhaps, downright unjustifiable. This is simply an unavoidable part of existing in the world today and, although societal progress has led to the
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False Claims Act Penalties
When discussing the United States judicial system and the various laws, civil penalties, liability, justice, codes, and regulations set forth by the federal government, you tend to get opposing viewpoints on a number of issues that these topics invoke. While
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