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  • Bankruptcy Filings Rose 8% in 2010

    Bankruptcy Filings Rose 8% in 2010

    The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts released a report last week that showed the number of bankruptcy filings increased by 8 percent last year. While that number reflects more new filings over 2009, it is still quite a difference in the 30 percent increase...

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  • $10 Million Awarded in Taser Death of Teen

    $10 Million Awarded in Taser Death of Teen

    The parents of 17 year old Darryl Turner have been awarded $10 million in a wrongful death suit against Taser International. In March of 2008, Turner was tasered while in a confrontation with police at a grocery store in Charlotte, North Carolina. An autopsy revealed...

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  • Angry Birds Franchise Added To Lodsys Infringement Suit

    Angry Birds Franchise Added To Lodsys Infringement Suit

    In one lawsuit, Lodsys has targeted 11 different companies both small and large over infringement of its patents. Initially filed in May, five new companies have just been added to the list. One of those companies, Electronic Arts and Rovio, are the creators of the...

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  • What To Do If You Are The Victim Of A Hit And Run Driver

    What To Do If You Are The Victim Of A Hit And Run Driver

    Many hit and run victims believe that they will not be able to ever find justice. If a suspect is apprehended, there may or may not be enough evidence for the prosecutor’s office to press charges. However, you can be compensated for your pain and...

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  • Why All Vehicles Need To Be Insured

    Why All Vehicles Need To Be Insured

    Legally, getting insurance on your vehicles is highly recommended by attorneys. The amount of coverage that you purchase will entirely depend on state laws as well as your personal preferences. Even if you happen to live in a state that allows you to drive your...

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  • How Refrigerator Magnets Can Help To Promote Your Law Firm

    How Refrigerator Magnets Can Help To Promote Your Law Firm

    No matter what area of the law you specialize in, there will always be a need for your invaluable expertise. Some law firms may be more established, however, you can slowly gain new clients through referrals. The main reason that law firms don’t grow as...

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  • Compensation For Mesothelioma Victims

    Compensation For Mesothelioma Victims

    Mesothelioma is a non-curable disease that eventually leads to death. There are few medical professionals that specialize in mesothelioma, which is why treatments are very costly. Because mesothelioma is a disease that is developed after coming in contact with toxic materials, victims are often able...

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  • Compensation For Car Accident Victims

    Compensation For Car Accident Victims

    Anyone that is injured in a car accident has the option of filing suit against the motorist that caused the collision. In some cases, attorneys need to reconstruct the events that led up to the accidents in order to determine who is at fault. If...

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  • Texas Governor Sued Over Prayer Rally

    Texas Governor Sued Over Prayer Rally

    The Freedom from Religion Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Rick Perry over his prayer rally. The foundation is hoping to stop the governor from participating in the prayer day. The suit claims that the rally is in violation of the establishment...

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  • Legal Competency Cases Involving Minors Prompts Review Of Current Laws

    Legal Competency Cases Involving Minors Prompts Review Of Current Laws

    Criminal defense attorneys in the US are frequently defending their minor clients while resorting to questionable tactics. Every state in the US has its law individual laws and procedures for dealing with cases involving minors. In some states, anyone under the age of 16 is...

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