Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress
Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act
of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow
federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and
prison sentences of up to five years against individuals
convicted for promoting phishing scams.
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Bankruptcy - In New York, can I bring a lawsuit for my injuries and keep all the proceeds?
Learn whether a bankruptcy prevents you from collecting money for your injuries.
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Baycol Lawsuit Lawyer: Baycol Side Effects Litigation
The German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG announced in August of 2001 a voluntary withdrawal of its drug Baycol (cerivastatin) from the US and European markets. Over 31 people have died while taking the drug. They perish of severe muscle breakdown, a rare condition that has been associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like Baycol. Baycol has been used worldwide by over 6 million people, and it will remain on the market in Japan where gemfibrozil is unavailable.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Basics
The purpose behind Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filing is rehabilitation of the debtor. Meaning you are given the opportunity to repay some or all of your debts...but under generally better terms (lower or no interest).
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Contesting a Will or a Trust. Can it Be Done?
Contesting a Will or a Trust. Can it be done? A review of the basis of contesting a will or trust.
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Got a Case? It Takes a Team Effort to Win
After you hire an attorney, you work is not done. You can do a lot to help (or hurt) your case. Since you usually get one shot at winning a claim, follow these 10 tips to make the most of your legal challenge.
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Grandparents' Motion for Visitation with a Grandchild
This article provides a free sample form that can be used in Tennessee (and modified by an attorney for use in other states) to enable grandparents to seek visitation rights with one or more grandchildren. Grandparents do not have automatic rights of visitation, but they should be encouraged to seek (court-ordered) visitation if it is in the best interests of the child.
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How Much is Your Case Worth?
Evaluating personal injury claims is a tricky business. In the past six years my firm, CapTran, has underwritten 10,000 requests for pre-settlement advances by plaintiffs. We have never had anyone tell us that their case was not a “slam dunk” or that they were not going to get a substantial settlement. We are always told the insurance company is going to settle quickly because their case and/or attorney are so good.
Our experience tells us – baloney!
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If You've Been Injured, Do You Even Need A Lawyer?
Learn why you can settle an injury claim yourself. Then again, you might reconsider and realize that having an experienced attorney on your side might just be the best thing for your case.
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Is Asset Protection Legal?
Perhaps you've heard of or seen Hollywood's portrayal of Swiss Bank accounts, Offshore Trusts and Corporations, and Tax Havens of the rich and famous as jet setting moguls live mysterious yet excitin...
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Plans Aren't Wine, And They Don't Always Age Well
The following crossed my desk recently. The author gave me permission to share her story: "Please alert people to something we're experiencing right now - having to clean up the mess of someone not n...
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Presumption and the Lemon Law
You've heard the old adage, “If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.” We would say, you might presume it's a duck. Sure, there's an outside chance it's an albino spoonbill chicken disguised as a duck, but don't bet your next paycheck on it.
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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
One of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldn't happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to establish your financial and individual identity and reputation, and in one moment the illegal act of another washes it all away wreaking havoc on your financial life. The reasons for identity theft are as varied as the circumstances of the unsuspecting victims. There are ways to protect yourself. Being diligent and using common sense can go a long way in preventing this troublesome event from happening in your life. Following are some steps to consider.
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Rights and Obligations with Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you may want...
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Rights of Publicity For All - Model Releases in Foreign Countries
Photographers often travel to foreign countries and photograph the people there. Do you need to get a model release from the people you photograph? What if they don't speak English?
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Social Security Denied: Should I Appeal?
Not every claimant should appeal a denial of his/her claim for Disability. Each case depends on the nature of the Impairment and other factors.
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Sole-Proprietors, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft by Obtaining an EIN
Obtaining an EIN or employer identification number is a good idea if you are self-employed.
From time to time, you'll be asked to provide your social security number or employer ID to clients or governmental agencies. Once you do that you have no control over which client employees and others can view your number.
With identity theft an ever increasing problem, reducing the need to give out your social security numer can only be a good idea.
The best way to do that is to have an employer identification number.
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The Identity Theft Epidemic : What The Experts Aren't Telling You
Picture yourself walking down the street, all alone. It's late at night. It's a bit brisk, and the wind is blowing through the tall buildings on both sides of you. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, some...
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The Qualities of a Mediator
The most important ability for a mediator is to pay attention. One eminent historian has written that our entire society suffers from attention deficit. [Niall Ferguson: Colossus, 2004] The plain and awful truth is that people do not pay attention. They live their lives in information overload, thinking about what to do or say next.
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The Right Focus on Tort Reform
Law and Tort Reform. Great idea, wrong focus?
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The United State Court System, an Eye for Research
A Cup of Tea, Coffee, or Something Else - Whenever investigating an individual or business, one of the most basic checks is for lawsuits, criminal charges, and bankruptcy filings. Bu...
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Virginia Workers Compensation Lawyer: How to Choose a Good One?
Virginia Workers Compensation law is a complex legal area. If you are injured, how do you choose a good lawyer. These are some tips that may be helpful.
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What I Know About Trump, Koch and Anyone Who Owns Property
What would you like to find out about someone or some property. Would you like to know some or all history of your own home, your parents, grandparents. Would it interest you to find out how much they paid for it and when. If you go back to the colonial days it was common to transfer personal property with real property.
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What Is A Deposition and Will I Have To Testify?
Learn what a deposition is and why it's an important piece of evidence in your civil lawsuit. If you've brought a lawsuit for your injuries, learn why you'll need to testify.
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What is a "Pour-Over Will?"
One of key parts of your estate plan is your "pour-over will."
Yet, many people don't know what it is, what it does, or why
it is needed.
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