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How to set a really bad example
2007-11-13 15:07:00
Define irony: a sheriff's executive is charged with driving under the influence. The L.A. Times reported that Division Chief Michael Aranda, a top-ranking Los Angeles county sheriff?s executive, is facing charges of misdemeanor drunk driving charges filed by prosecutors. He was arrested on suspicion that he was driving while intoxicated.
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When Air Bag And Seat Belt Fail
2007-11-09 14:49:00
The news article, ?The Recent Automobile Accident Involving Governor Jon Corzine of New Jersey Shows Just How Devastating Injuries Can Be From a Vehicle Wreck? is not just your ordinary story of car accident .Or, probably it is. Anyhow, it is news because it involved Governor Jon Corzine of New Jersey.
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Abide by the Speed Limits
2007-10-23 22:44:00
Speeding is one of the most prevalent causes of traffic injuries and deaths in the United States. This can be seen on the numerous media reports that tend to signify that each of us motorists should closely look after our driving speeds depending on the road and traffic conditions.
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The Applies to All
2007-10-19 23:14:00
I know that pop singing sensation Britney Spears has many following but just recently, various reports pertaining to her several legal violations came out. Around 9 p.m. of October 15, 2007, she presented herself to the Los Angeles police authorities to face charges of hit and run and driving without a valid license.

Point of Fact: You Can Sue Big Corporations
2007-10-10 20:01:00
Months ago, my sister excitedly went home carrying a bagful of toys for our first and only nephew, Luis. The bag contained Elmo dancing to the tunes of Hokey Pokey, Elmo singing ABC?s and repetitively uttering my sister?s recorded voice ?Luis!? and Elmo laughing when tickled by the waist.
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Hit and Run: Incredible Detachment to Life and Responsibility
2007-10-09 16:49:00
Hit-and-Run is a totally inhumane offense. It?s bad enough that one drives negligently as if he isn?t responsible risking the lives of those around him but to be nonchalant after causing death, injury or damage to another is something else. Believe it or not, people actually hit and run to save their ass from liability.
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The winning story of a maltreated employee
2007-08-29 07:52:00
I cannot believe to Pete Yonski?s entry story that has won the grand prize in the Working America's My Bad Boss Contest. His story entitled ?Cancer Can?t Stop This Boss? (http://www.workingamerica.org/badboss/?a ppState=detail_p&story_id=12557) tackled his unfortunate experience in his job. He frankly said in his entry that he was a victim of labor law violation by his boss.
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Side airbags set to be required on automobiles
2007-08-28 02:04:00
Do you consider that airbags may actually save your life in case of a vehicle accident involvement? Would you agree if our federal laws compel all car manufacturers to install airbags on their products? Well, whether you like it or not, you should. Just recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has come out with a plan of requiring automobile companies to set up side airbags on their manufactured automobiles according to The Detroit News. This proposal however, will be implemented early next decade as planned by the government. Full story on http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/200 7/08/nhtsa_airbags.html .
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Worker?s Compensation Insurance Benefits: What You Are Entitled To
2007-08-06 18:22:00
Every worker is entitled to Employee Compensation . If you are employed in California and you get injured, you have the right to claim benefits under worker?s compensation insurance from your employer. Worker ?s compensation is regulated by federal and state laws. These laws protect workers who are injured and provide means for the grant of aids during their time of need.
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Employment Termination
2007-08-06 18:21:00
Termination from a job is always an unwelcome scenario. Aside from losing your source of livelihood, you are faced with the grave worry of looking for another job. This is especially difficult with workers who are already of old or advanced age.
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Employment Responsibility in Sexual Harassment
2007-08-06 18:20:00
Sexual harassment is defined as an unwelcome attention that is sexual in nature. Sexual harassment is also a form of illegal discrimination and abuse in some countries including the United States.
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Who Cannot Claim Worker?s Compensation?
2007-08-06 18:20:00
Generally, Worker ?s Compensation provides benefit to injured employees. Every state has their own form of Worker?s Compensation which are generally known as Workmen?s Compensation, Workers? Compensation, Workman?s Compensation or Work Comp.
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Responsibility of Ownership
2007-08-06 18:19:00
Property owners may face a significant liability problem every time an individual steps in their properties. Every property owner has a duty to his or her guests to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition.
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Employers in Sexual Harassments Beware
2007-08-06 18:18:00
Literally, an employer?s obligation with regard to sexual harassment starts even before the illegal act begins. Employers have an obligation to make sure that their employees are working in a place free from sexual harassment.
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To Collect or not to Collect, That Is The Question
2007-08-06 18:16:00
Whether you are a private person loaning money to a friend or a corporation extending loans to employees, partners or especially third persons, debt collection can sometimes be a problem. For some, more problem that it usually entails like when you have extended yourself so far or stretched yourself so wide that non- recovery of debts owed to you could mean the end for you or your business.
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Mall Falls
2007-08-06 18:15:00
The general concept of Personal Injury or Tort Law regarding premise liability is that the owner of the property is legally liable for the safety of the property. If you are injured as a result of the dangerous condition present in the property, you may be entitled to claim damages against the owner of said property.
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Elephant Rampage
2007-08-06 18:14:00
Elephants are one of the great attractions in zoos and especially in circus acts. These elephants are huge animals that are usually not aggressive, lumbering along like a gentle giant. The children are most attracted to these animals because of their huge size and their voracious appetite for peanuts. The cartoonists? portrayals of them as one of the good and huggable guys do wonders to their image as well.
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Protect and Claim: One Two Punch After A Bite
2007-08-06 18:14:00
Each year, more than half a million people are bitten by animals. Most of the victims are children. Surprisingly, most of the dogs that are involved in animal attacks are not aggressive animals. There are also dog bites that happened unprovoked.
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How to Deal with Medical Malpractice?
2007-08-06 18:13:00
Have you been a victim of medical malpractice? Conceivably, most of us do not even know if we are victims or not. You may opt to use up much of your time in determining your case alone or you may seek the advice of a professional personal injury lawyer with experience in medical malpractice cases to immediately resolve it.
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