Category: Legal
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How Adversity and Competition Plays a Crucial Role in Achieving Success as an Entertainment Lawyer
Article submitted by Barry K. Rothman An inexperienced entertainment lawyer needs to start small. Typically, he or she will have to start with clients that might not have enough to pay the bills. However, the upside to this is gaining invaluable experience that will help the attorney in the near future. Starting Small Now, most…
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What is the difference between DUI and DWI?
There can be some confusion about what constitutes a DUI and DWI. “DUI” stands for “Driving Under the Influence.” DUI will include charges for drunk driving or in some states can also include driving under the influence of drugs or medications. Most states will confirm that a driver is under the influence by conducting a…
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Legal grounds for divorce/dissolution
If one or both parties in a marriage has grounds for divorce or dissolution, they are classified as legal reasons to terminate a marriage. Here are some of the legal grounds for divorce/ dissolution explained. No-fault divorce – A no-fault divorce will see both parties not blaming the other for the breakdown of the In…
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Should I sue my dentist?
Summary: Dental malpractice can result in health issues and long-term damage. If your dentist refuses to rectify the damage then consider a malpractice lawsuit. A simple dental visit can leave you with many complications if your dentist has been negligent. Most patients will revisit their dentist to receive necessary repairs, but if the dentist refuses,…
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How to prepare yourself for mediation
Written by Lyle Charles Construction mediation can be an effective way for parties to come to an agreement, by receiving assistance from a neutral party who will assist during the negotiation process. However, for mediation proceedings to be effective, it is important for both parties to prepare for the process. Here are some tips on how…
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What is a motion to compel mediation?
Judges residing on family law cases will often request a motion to that compels mediation. This is done because most family law cases can be settled in mediation and therefore these cases do not have to go through the process of costly hearings and trial. If a judge does not request mediation, either party can…
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How Schedules Play a Role in Liability and Construction Claims
Updating and maintaining a schedule is crucial for both owners and contractors. The construction process involves numerous parties such as the contractors, owners, suppliers, etc. Each of them plays a pivotal role that they must fill to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Most often, the number one problem that construction sites face is delays –…
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Determining the best interests of the child
In custody cases, judges will look into the “best interest of the child” standard before granting custody to one parent. Although this has been criticized for being subjective, there are a number of main factors that are considered by every judge. The child’s age – Often a younger child will be placed with their mother.…
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Breaking Down the Advantages that Mediation Brings to the Construction Field
Mediation can resolve a dispute in a quick and less-costly way. When it comes to lawsuits, most of them are settled before a trial can even begin. However, despite this, the increasing costs of settling through the litigation route have caused some growing concerns. Note that two of the most common settlement routes outside a…
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A brief guide to dental malpractice
Blog submitted by Dane Levy Attorney of www.Dentalmal.com, a provider of legal services for those injured by dental malpractice in California Dental malpractice is a form of medical malpractice that deals with injuries that occur after a visit to the dentist. In most cases, the dentist is guilty of negligence and misconduct. However, in some…