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What Sort of Drug Cimes Occur in Omaha?

September 20, 2013

Though drug use is lower in the state of Nebraska than the national average, Nebraska faces enormous challenges to stem the tide of illicit drug use ravaging major cities in the state, including Omaha. In particular, methamphetamine use in Nebraska remains a serious concern, as its use has risen in the last two decades. Drug […]

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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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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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Should Yellow Lights Last Longer?

August 31, 2013

Approaching an intersection can be a dreadful experience for any driver. As we become aware that the light will change, we struggle with whether we should speed up or slow down. Either action can have consequences, particularly when yellow lights are not yellow for very long. Given a large portion of fatal accidents occur at […]

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Insider Trading Under the Microscope

August 30, 2013

For those of us who don’t play the stock market, our experience with insider trading might be limited to the movie Wall Street. But for those who routinely invest—or even do so on occasion—it’s important to understand exactly what insider trading involves. Mainly so that it can be avoided. Insider Trading Defined Per the US […]

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The Basics of Bail Bonds

August 30, 2013

If someone gets in trouble with the law, the person has to first be booked and processed before bail can be made. As the accused, once you find out the bail amount (which ensures you will appear in court on your given date), you can contact a bail bondsman. Most bail bond companies will accept […]

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