September 2013

A Detailed Look at Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories

September 18, 2013

Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories, 26 Cal. 3d 588 (1980) was a precedence setting case decided before the Supreme Court of California on March 20, 1980. The case set forth the legal concept known as market share liability, an apportionment of damages for the liabilities of all parties associated with a product that causes harm to […]

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A Closer Look at the Parol Evidence Rule

September 18, 2013

The parol evidence rule is a basic concept of law. It governs the legality and enforcement of a contract when prior information between the parties existed but was not made part of the contract. It is an important concept: it is through parol evidence that renegotiating or rewriting a contract is not required to incorporate […]

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Leaving Children in the Car: Illegal

September 16, 2013

Most parents, no matter where they are from or what culture they are part of, hold as their natural right authority over all decisions about raising and caring for their children. Certainly most reasonable people would acknowledge that in extreme cases of clear abuse and endangerment, the authorities should intervene on behalf of the child. […]

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Falsey Accused? Six Reasons For False Rape Raps

September 16, 2013

It’s a four-letter word that staggers the senses and enrages the emotions — rape. Perhaps second only to murder in the pecking order of violent crimes, this physically demeaning and abusive treatment, upon conviction, deserves the harshest and most severe penalties. Violating the sanctity of human expression through physical intimacy, rapists are vile individuals in need […]

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How Does One Conduct a Citizen’s Arrest?

September 14, 2013

In the United States and many other countries, citizens are allowed to stop perpetrators who are in the middle of committing serious crimes and detain them until authorities arrive. This is known as a citizen’s arrest, and while it can be dangerous for obvious reasons, there may come a time when knowing how to make […]

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Which States Have the Fewest Car Accidents?

September 7, 2013

Car accidents are a major problem for the United States. Motor-vehicle deaths are the leading cause of death for children ages two to 14. It’s a growing concern for parents, drivers and insurance companies across the country. States with the fewest car accidents may be the safest for driving. Travel Fatalities by State Car accidents […]

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A Few Bicycle DUI Cases

September 5, 2013

Laws regarding driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other narcotics can be found on the books of nearly every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These laws seek to curb the dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or otherwise impaired. While most […]

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The Most Common Injuries Treated in the ER

September 5, 2013

Many people try to avoid going to the hospital as much as possible. After all, nobody really enjoys a hospital visit, and depending on what kind of health insurance they may have even a routine check-up may be too expensive for some people to handle. People try to treat injuries and illnesses themselves, and for […]

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Fighting Fraud at Work: 5 Signs It’s Time to Blow The Whistle

September 4, 2013

Just about everyone recognizes and respects the necessity of holding a job in order properly manage bills and remain a productive member of society. There’s obviously no doubt that many individuals dislike aspects of their job, but these are often overlooked when it comes time for a paycheck. Unfortunately, there are sometimes bigger issues going […]

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The Growing Offense of Internet Enticement

September 4, 2013

(US law) Most of us have watched Nightline’s To Catch a Predator.  The series is about chat room sexual predators, and how many people willingly walk into a trap carefully arranged by local law enforcement agencies. Craigslist, while being useful in many ways, has also been a hotspot for various scams and criminal activities.  Recently, […]

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