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Filing Austin Personal Injury Accident Claims Requires Legal Assistance

October 1, 2010
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A person filing an Austin personal injury claim really needs the expertise of an attorney. This will ensure a fair settlement. Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 23, 2010 – – Those who have been hurt in an accident have a variety of options to seek recompense for their injuries. The most frequently pursued avenue…

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Sensors at Home Can Make Your Elders Safer

October 1, 2010
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Gene L. Osofsky of the law firm Osofsky & Osofsky weighs in about some helpful sensors. For a lot of our elders, living alone isn’t what it used to be, especially in the sense of devices and technologically-advanced sensors placed in the home for safety reasons. Hayward, CA (Law Firm Newswire) July 21, 2010 –…

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Congressional Report Discusses Role of the Military to Secure U.S. Borders

October 1, 2010
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Dallas immigration attorney Stewart Rabinowitz offers informed commentary about Congressional Report. Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 22, 2010 – – The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is charged with preventing the entry of terrorists, securing the borders, and carrying out immigration enforcement functions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component…

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The Law Office of Michael Osborne Warns of the Dangers of Slip and Fall Accidents in Chicago

October 1, 2010
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At seemingly any time or place, individuals may experience a slip and fall accident. These types of accidents can cause serious injuries, and victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries. Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 20, 2010 – A slip and fall accident occurs when an individual slips on a surface while walking,…

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Wrongful Deaths in Cleveland from Tasers

October 1, 2010
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Law enforcement is a tough job. It’s even tougher when suspects die a wrongful death by Taser. Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) July 19, 2010 – More and more these days it’s pretty common to see news stories about someone dying as a result of being shocked with a Taser for too long. Their heart…

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Near Misses in Construction Accidents Predict Serious Injuries in the Future

October 1, 2010
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Often a series of smaller workplace mishaps are a bellwether for more serious accidents in the future. While many people don’t realize this, a worksite that has a number of smaller workplace casualties that happen over a period of time is a warning sign of several things: workplace morale isn’t good and the big accident…

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Unfair Business Practices Hit the Dust in Antitrust Settlement

October 1, 2010
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Computer chip makers get their knuckles rapped for hiking the price of chips to rip the public off. Denver, CO (Law Firm Newswire) July 15, 2010 – In what could be one of the largest antitrust settlements in the nation at $173 million, Colorado and 32 other states banded together and sued several makers of…

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Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child Can Present Unique Challenges

October 1, 2010
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Parents often face many challenges when preparing an estate plan, as they must consider how best to provide for their children after they are gone. New York, NY (Law Firm Newswire) July 16, 2010 Parents of a child with special needs, though, are faced with several unique challenges. They will want to develop a plan…

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Texas Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Dismiss Lawsuits by Out of State Plaintiffs

October 1, 2010
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Gregory D. Jordan, an Austin business litigation attorney, offers insights regarding the Supreme Court of Texas ruling dated July 2, 2010, in the case of Quixtar, Inc. v. Signature Management Team LLC. Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 13, 2010 – “The Quixtar case is important because it clarifies Texas law pertaining to whether a…

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Being Accused of a Crime Is Not Grounds for Firing in Texas

October 1, 2010
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Employers in Texas need to know what constitutes illegal discrimination. Being informed may avoid a lawsuit. Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 9, 2010 – -“When it comes to employment law in Texas, there are two forms of illegal discrimination that you need to know about for your business. The first thing is you can’t…

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