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2017

Pre-Crime And Punishment: How Spot-On Is "The Minority Report"?

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In the movie, The Minority Report, crimes are predicted by “pre-cogs,” three special individuals who can see the future. Tom Cruise plays a future cop that arrests and delivers punishment for “pre-crimes,” as foretold by these pre-cogs. Yet, there is a ring of truth to this story, as there are already punishments available for pre-crime crimes. Let’s see how a criminal defense attorney and these pre-crime crimes fit into both the present and the story of this well-known movie:…

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Watch Out For These 4 Reasons Your Worker's Compensation Case Could Be Denied

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If you are getting ready to hire an attorney and file a case with your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier because you were injured on the job, then it is important that you watch out for these four common reasons worker’s compensation cases are denied: Denial Reason#1: The Insurance Company Claims Your Injury Didn’t Happen During the Course of Your Workday In order to be able to file a claim against your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance, your injury must happen during the course of your workday.…

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Own A Business? How An Employment Attorney Can Help You With Employee Problems

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If you own your own business and have employees on your payroll, you never know what will happen. For example, there may be times an employee makes a complaint or does not agree with how you do something. Because employment laws are very difficult to understand and they change quickly, you need to hire an employment attorney in certain situations. Below is some information about this so you will know what to do:…

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Employers and Legalities: Questioning Interview Applicants About Disabilities

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If you are an employer, it is crucial that you know what you are allowed to ask potential job applicants about with regard to disabilities. The following are some guidelines to follow so that you are legally protected: Questions You Are Not Allowed to Ask In addition to restricted questions about disabilities, you are not allowed to ask for a pre-offer medical exam. When interviewing candidates, you cannot ask about whether or not they will need specific accommodations in order to do his or her job.…

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The Taxman Cometh: Dealing With Taxes On Your Personal Injury Settlement

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This year’s tax deadline is just days away, and if you haven’t already filed your taxes, chances are you’re making a mad dash to get everything squared away. If you’ve recently received a personal injury settlement, then there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that most of your settlement may be exempt from taxes. The bad news? Some portions may be subject to federal and state taxes.…

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Worried About How Bankruptcy Could Affect Your Financial Future? What You Should Know

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When you are struggling financially and are unable to keep up with your debts and other financial obligations, you may be facing the difficult decision as to whether or not bankruptcy is the right choice for you. One of the biggest concerns you may have is what filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is, what effect doing so will have on your financial future, and what major purchases or financial steps you may want to make.…

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Reasons Why You Might Want To Start Estate Planning While Young

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If you are in your late twenties or early thirties, you might have been able to build up some assets. You went to college, got a good job, and then potentially bought a house, a few cars, some vacation property, and other property that has a fair amount of value. Even if you are perfectly healthy, you might be wondering what is going to happen to it when you die. You probably aren’t super concerned about this prospect, given the fact that you are still in the first third of your life, but it is worth thinking about.…

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A Guide To Handling Your Social Security Disability Case

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When you want to be sure that you are able to get all that you need out of a social security disability case, it is important for you to reach out to credible attorneys, understand the process of a social security case and apply some tips that will be helpful to you. With this in your head, read on and apply these tips to the best of your ability.  Learn The Process of a Social Security Disability Case…

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What To Do If Your Employer Petitions To Have Your Benefits Terminated

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It’s no secret employers generally don’t like it when employees file for and are awarded workers’ compensation benefits because this may lead to higher premiums and other costs for them. Some employers will look for ways to end the payments and will file a petition with the insurance company to either lower the amount of benefits you’re getting or terminate your checks altogether. Here’s what you need to do when this happens.…

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A Guide To DUI Cases

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When you are looking to get the most out of your legal needs as it pertains to beating a DUI case, you’ll need to do your best to hire the right professional and set forth the best steps for success. In this regard, you’ll be able to receive the most lenient sentence or receive an acquittal for your charges overall. To make the right steps and find the help of a DUI attorney who can look out for you, the tips below will be helpful to you.…

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