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How does a person get a Bail Reduction in a criminal case?

Saturday, January 31, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

Bail is a right in most states. Bail Reduction is an area of law that is handled by criminal defense attorneys.  In California bail is allowed for all crimes except capital murder.  Bail is accomplished by posting a bond with the Court that has jurisdiction over the particular case.  The bail bond is usually obtained by using a bail bond agency that will charge a fee, usually ten percent of the amount of t... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Motorcycle Accidents

Friday, January 30, 2009 by Robert I. Feinberg

When I started practicing law as a personal injury lawyer in Boston, I was always told that there is a prejudice against motorcycle operators and that this will hurt in the representation of motorcycle victims.  First, let’s turn that on its head: motorcycle operators, to... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

Recent Developments in Massachusetts Insurance Law, Fourth Quarter of 2008

Friday, January 30, 2009 by Philip M. Howe

This newsletter summarizes the Massachusetts decisions which impact insurance law for the Fourth Quarter of 2008... Read More
Posted at 15:18 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Proving Liability in a Personal Injury Case

Friday, January 30, 2009 by B. Ervin Brown

As a discrimination law firm in Winston-Salem, we inform our clients that to have grounds for a personal injury claim, you must have proof of liability, which means you can show that the harm you suffered was the result of either intentional conduct or negligence.  And, to establish negligence, your attorney will need to compil... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

TOP FIVE MISTAKES MADE BY LEBANON, TN CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS - BY LEBANON AUTO ACCIDENT LAWYER:

Thursday, January 29, 2009 by Jeff Cherry

The number one problem that Lebanon TN car accident lawyers witness is that the victim initially gives too much information to the other party - - as far as factually what occurs.

Secondly, Lebanon, TN car accident victims may...

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Topic: Personal Injury

Deciding Which Type of Bankruptcy is Right For You

Thursday, January 29, 2009 by J. Scott Dilbeck

The Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers at Naimi and Dilbeck, specialize in filing personal bankruptcy claims...... Read More
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Topic: Bankruptcy

Gifts - To Report Or Not To Report

Thursday, January 29, 2009 by James R. Modrall

Reporting of Estate Gifts for tax purposes.

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Topic: Estate Planning

Federal Disability Retirement: When the Office of Personnel Management fails to apply the law

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Robert R. McGill

     Federal disability retirement law is often a frustrating process.  On the one hand, for an attorney, it can be a professionally satisfying area of law to practice because the end result -- obtaining a benefit for an individual who has shown long years of loyal service to working for the Federal Government; providing a source of income for a person who has been impacted by a medical condition; reaching a successful conclusion to a process:  these factors are... Read More

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Topic: Administrative Law

What are Punitive Damages?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Richard Perlini

As a Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney, many of our cases have punitive damages associated with the case.  Punitive damages exist to punish or make example of the wrongdoer for conduct that is intentional, or when the wrongdoer acts in a reckless manner in disregard for the rights of others.... Read More
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Topic: Personal Injury

When Should A Denver Auto Accident Victim Start Thinking About Getting Legal Help?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Kevin C. Flesch

Denver injury attorney Kevin Flesch shares his thoughts on what's the appropriate time to contact a Denver auto accident lawyer for legal assistance...

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Posted at 17:22 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Litigation
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