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Immigration Reform Becomes Central to Election Stumping Notes Miami Immigration Lawyer

February 1, 2012
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Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 30, 2012 – What the President says versus what he does or does not do is really the 2012 campaign issue. Immigration reform is a part of his marketing and election campaign. “With an election looming, Obama will want to try and get the Hispanic vote on his side.…

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Wealth Transfers Need to be Done With Care and Open Communication With Heirs to Succeed

February 1, 2012
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 31, 2012 – A recent study showed that 70 percent of intergenerational wealth transfers fail, according to The Williams Group that researched this issue over a 20-year time span. The high failure rate was due to inadequate preparation or post-transition planning. If the heirs – including children and grandchildren…

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Property Owner in Crosshairs of Party that Turned Violent and Killed Teenager Reports Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

February 1, 2012
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 31, 2012 – This case demonstrates that many wrongful death cases may also involve criminal and civil trials with multiple defendants cited. “This reported case has two facets: one relating to a criminal charge and one relating to a wrongful death lawsuit,” explained Brooks Schuelke, an Austin personal injury…

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Construction Zones are Hazardous When Semis Do Not Stop Says Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

January 31, 2012
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 30, 2012 – “Construction zones are not as safe as you may think, particularly if there is a big rig in the vicinity and, for whatever reasons, that rig does not stop in time for the line of cars in front of him. The devastation often carries on for…

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Trucker Inattention Kills Construction Worker Says Litigation Funding Corporation

January 31, 2012
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Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) January 30, 2012 – A construction worker was killed thanks to an inattentive trucker. Hiring a competent lawyer is necessary in cases like this to protect a worker’s rights. “In this reported case an 18-wheeler struck and killed a construction worker who was installing signs on the side of I-77…

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Creditors May Object to Bankruptcy Proceedings but Rarely Do Says Des Moines Bankruptcy Lawyer

January 31, 2012
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Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) January 30, 2012 – Creditors have the right to challenge bankruptcy discharges. However, many of them do not. “More often than not, creditors do not tend to challenge Chapter 7 bankruptcies, largely because they prefer to challenge business bankruptcies because there is more at stake for them,” said Kevin…

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Tough Conversations Lead to Important Decisions on Child Guardianship

January 31, 2012
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Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 30, 2012 – Estate planning can lead to awkward and often uncomfortable conversations with loved ones, but a well-prepared plan prevents tension and frustration when the time comes for the plan to go into place. “It is always difficult to have conversations about distant health issues,” said Brandon estate…

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Make It a Priority to Discuss Life Wishes and Finances with a Dallas Estate Planning Attorney to Protect Heirs

January 28, 2012
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 27, 2012 – In the New Year, it is essential to get finances and life wishes in order. Without an estate plan, courts will make the final decision on a person’s wishes and assets. “Many people think that estate plans are only for the elderly or wealthy,” said Dallas…

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Ft. Lauderdale Custody Case Shows Local Courts Must Approve Interstate Court Orders

January 28, 2012
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Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 27, 2012 – A Florida man is planning to sue the City of Ft. Lauderdale over a child custody order from California that sent his daughter to the West Coast and back against his will and against the local police’s authority. The police took the man’s child in September…

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Texas Nears Top of List for Small Business Climate

January 27, 2012
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 26, 2012 – Texas is one of the best states in the country for entrepreneurs because of its low taxes and bold policymaking that encourages small businesses to grow. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council recently released a ranking of the states according to climate for entrepreneurship and small…

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