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Slip and fall cases are one of the most common types of personal injury claims in the U.S. But just who's liable? Find out who has to pay for the damages or injuries sustained in the accident. 
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If you have been injured and you believe that the injury is the fault of another person (or a company), you can pursue relief in court to seek redress for the harm that you have suffered. Find out what to expect. 
8 Things You Should Know About Bankruptcy

Thinking of filing for bankruptcy? There's more to it than you think. Here are a few things you should know. 
Foreclosure: When You Need a Lawyer

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Divorce: How to Divide Things Up

One of the primary goals of a successful divorce process is the equitable division of marital assets and debts. Find out what steps to take and things to consider during the process. 
Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Filing a personal injury claim can be difficult and time-consuming, and you may need legal help. But before hiring a personal injury lawyer, you should ask them certain questions first. 
5 Types of Employment Discrimination You Should Know

Have you faced discrimination in the workplace because of your gender, race, religion or national origin? Well there are anti-discrimination laws in place to protect you, and they enable you to file a claim for damages. 
The 10 Greatest Novels About the Law

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Warrantless Arrest: 6 Instances in Which It Happens

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Plea Bargaining 101

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Need a Lawyer? Ask These Questions Before Hiring One

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10 Things to Know About a Chapter 13 Debt Repayment Plan

Filing a Chapter 13 repayment plan is a complicated process. While consulting an experienced bankruptcy attorney is the first step, there are several other factors to take into consideration. 
Can a Naturalized Citizen be President of the United States?

Election time always brings up questions about citizenship and the eligibility to be President of the United States. Here, we discuss the context of the issue by defining the term "natural-born citizen." 
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Trying to figure out child support? Here are 10 of the most important things to know and understand about the process! 
Top Tax Attorneys and Tax Law Experts to Follow on Twitter

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Erasing Your Criminal Record: An Introduction to Expungement

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5 Signs that You Need an Employment Attorney

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Fannie Mae

Established by the United States Congress in 1938, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) is a government-sponsored enterprise that helps families... Read more 

Tolling Agreement

A tolling agreement is a legally binding arrangement where the count of time is delayed for some particular reason. A common example is when a litigant is a minor;... Read more 

Annual Mortgage Statement

An annual mortgage statement can be defined as a statement sent by the mortgagee’s servicer to a mortgager. This statement usually includes details like the total... Read more 

Misadventure

A misadventure is when a person dies purely as the result of an accident without anyone performing an unlawful act to cause the death. In this way, a misadventure... Read more 

Words of Procreation

Words of procreation are words that are used in documents such as wills and deeds that specify that whatever is being mentioned applies only to a specific person... Read more 
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