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“Inherent Vice” and Private Detectives in the Real World
The detective story is a time-honored tradition in American popular culture: with characters ranging from Philip Marlowe and Sam Spade to Veronica Mars and Adrian Monk, audiences have been frequently entertained by private detectives who walk a line between legality and illegality, if not disregarding it entirely. This concept continues in director Paul Thomas Anderson’s…
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Find a Reliable Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Your Area
Have you or a family member been convicted of a crime unfairly. If you feel that the court came to a decision due to a flaw in the justice system or some other legal faux pas, you may want to hire a criminal defense attorney who works specifically for appeals law firms. Criminal appeals attorneys…
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If You’ve Been Hurt At Work, You May Want to Seek Out Legal Assistance
If you are worried about what to do if you get hurt at work, you’ll want to get in contact with workers comp lawyers who can inform you of your rights in these situations and instruct you on how to proceed so as to get the maximum workers compensation. In general, you are entitled to…
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Three Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself Before Calling a Divorce Attorney
No one gets married with the intention of divorcing their spouse ten, or twenty years down the road. Everyone -even celebrities- enter into marriage with wide-eyed hope, enthusiasm, and determination to build a marriage that lasts. Mapping out a prenup, or considering the possibility of divorce, is usually the last thing on most couples’ minds…
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Did You Become Sick or Injured at Work?
Did you know that there is only a 25% chance that individuals who experienced occupational illnesses will return to work? Occupational illness is just one of countless conditions covered by workers compensation law, meaning you may be eligible for medical benefits or wage replacement. In order to receive this reimbursement, however, you must first determine…
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Reasons Why You Should Hire a Family Law Attorney
While it may not seem like it, one of the advantages of living in the 21st century is the relative ease of obtaining a divorce. Don’t get me wrong, picking up the pieces from divorce isn’t simple or comfortable, and never will be. But when you compare the modern divorce process to, say, colonial America,…
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Three Non-Physical Forms of Domestic Abuse
No one ever expects to find themselves in the middle of a domestic abuse situation, so naturally when they do unfortunately become involved, they’re filled with questions about a topic they never thought they’d ever need to know about. “What is the definition of domestic violence?” “What is the sentence for domestic violence?” They may…
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Three of the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
The legal system is notoriously confusing and hard for laypeople to understand, especially when it comes to things like personal injury. If you’ve been injured but are not sure if you have a legitimate claim, here is a bit of information about three of the most common reasons that people file personal injury claims. Traffic…