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Two Former INS General Counsel Discuss Executive Branch Immigration Authority

June 21, 2011
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 20, 2011 – Despite being one of the most-discussed issues in contemporary politics, immigration reform has been at a relative standstill at the federal level for almost a decade. But two former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service General Counsels argue that the executive branch of the government can actually…

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Domestic Partnership and Cohabitation Agreements Crucial for Committed Couples

June 21, 2011
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Orange County, CA (Law Firm Newswire) June 20, 2011 – Couples who are in a committed relationship but not married should register as domestic partners in California to get the benefits of certain legal protections. After registering, it is recommended to create a cohabitation agreement with a family law attorney’s expertise to define property rights,…

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Wrongful Death as a Result of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure is on the Rise

June 21, 2011
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 20, 2011 – Asbestos exposure is dangerous. Few realize that secondhand exposure may also be deadly. “It’s a fairly well known fact that direct exposure to asbestos typically results in deadly diseases. What many don’t know or understand is that secondhand exposure may also result in death – a…

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Inspect Trees Before Hurricane Season Gets Active

June 18, 2011
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Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) June 17, 2011 – Hurricane season is quickly approaching, so homeowners need to be aware of property concerns. Even if an owner’s property is not subject to flooding, winds can do damage. Many people have trees on their property, and in the eyes of legal and insurance experts, trees can…

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Remember That Secured and Unsecured Debts Are Two Different Things Says Iowa Bankruptcy Lawyer

June 18, 2011
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Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) June 17, 2011 – Not many people understand the differences between secured and unsecured debt, only knowing they owe too much to ever pay it all back. “There is one very easy method to determine the differences between secured and unsecured debts, and that is if your creditor can…

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Motorcycle Accident Survivors Need Legal Assistance for a fair Settlement Says Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

June 17, 2011
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Atlanta, GA (Law Firm Newswire) June 16, 2011 – It is not rocket science to figure out that bikers will suffer horrendous injuries or death, if they are involved in a wreck. The lack of protection is the main reason. “If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident and actually walked away, albeit in rough shape,…

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Copyright Protection and Other Rights Hard to Get in Social Media

June 17, 2011
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Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) June 16, 2011 – Social media has now reached such a fever pitch in our society that people want to copyright their tweets on Twitter and Facebook posts. Los Angeles intellectual property attorney Anthony Spotora has received many calls recently for people wanting to copyright their words, sue others…

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San Francisco Sheriff Wants Out of Secure Communities Program

June 16, 2011
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 15, 2011 – San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey has announced that he will release illegal immigrants who are believed to have committed low-level crimes instead of jailing them and turning them over to federal authorities. Hennessey declared his distaste for the Secure Communities program run by U.S. Immigration and…

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Elder Law Leaders Host Free Seminars to Share Nursing Home Strategies that Protect a Family’s Assets

June 16, 2011
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Moorestown, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) June 15, 2011 – The Begley Law Group is hosting free elder care seminars on Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23 in the Moorestown area. The seminar will cover what individuals and their families can do to keep nursing home costs from wiping out their savings, including how Medicaid…

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Contract Breaches and Ignored Non-compete Agreements Cost a Houston Hospital Millions

June 16, 2011
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) June 15, 2011 – The University General Hospital in Houston and its affiliated companies – Ascension Physician Solutions and Luxxus Health Systems – are under scrutiny after a jury slammed a hefty verdict against them in Houston’s 270th State District Court. Prexus Health LLC was awarded $7.86 million in the…

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