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			<title><![CDATA[Understanding Finance Law In Russia]]></title>
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				One of the keys to setting up any business – anywhere in the world – if to understand the finance law in that country or at least have a lawyer who can act on your behalf to do so. Russia is no different in this regard and a <a href="http://www.ligerion.com/service/view/finance-law.html" title="">Russian attorney</a> is highly recommended if you are going to be setting up a business in the country.
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For example, many of the laws and the regulations around aspects of the company such as shareholder arrangements are different in Russia than in other countries and certainly compared to what you are used to so it is important that you can have someone to go through all of this with you. Indeed, hiring a lawyer does not just mean that you will use them for advice as, even though this is obviously a big part of it, they can also act on your behalf and take the lead in negotiations such as debt problems or repayment schedules.
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Even things such as securing loans against your business can be a totally different matter in Russia and it is important that you know how to do all of this correctly. One of the things that many people talk about when it comes to finance law in Russia is the fact that it can be very ambiguous and perhaps not as clear as you would like it to be and, like most other countries, it can be highly complex as well. Even if you do think that you have it nailed down and know exactly how the law works in the country in relation to your business and how it operates it is still recommended that you hire the services of an attorney who will be able to keep you on the right track at all times.


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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Is A Will And Can It Be Contested?]]></title>
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				A great number of people do not make a will for when they die however it is highly recommended that you do. Basically it is a legally binding document that divides up your estate when you die – so who gets the house, who gets your shares etc… However this is not all that it is designed to do and a will can also relate to who will be the legal guardian in terms of your children should you pass away as well. While this is a great thing in principle and is the best way to divide up what you own between the members of your family in a straightforward way there are times when it can become contested when certain people feel that they are not getting what they deserve etc…
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This is called <a href="http://www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk/services/individuals/contentious-probate/" title="">contentious probate</a> and is a complex legal area that requires a skilled and specialist solicitor to fight your case and have the will changed. Indeed, it can be one of the hardest things to overturn however it is not impossible to do so and many people are able to have the will changed very year. Essentially there are two ways to do this; one to prove that the person was not mentally capable at the time of the making of the will and secondly that, if the will relates to who becomes the legal guardian to children, the people in question are not suitable for this purpose.
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As we have said amended a will if the person is already deceased is a highly complex issue. It is a legally binding document however it a point can be proved beyond doubt that a section of it should be changed or altered then a good solicitor should be able to do this for you.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Further Changes To Gay Marriage Law]]></title>
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				While the controversial and longstanding ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy was revoked by the United States government last month, a lesser change to the law has been gathering pace. 
For the first time, military chaplains will be able to legally marry gay couples if same-sex marriage is legal in the state in which they are based. Indeed, several military chaplains have complained about the massive media attention that was directed at the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy by stating that it really wasn’t a big issue within the armed forces itself. <br />
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Furthermore, the new change in the law does not compel every military chaplain from having to perform the marriage ceremony where it is legal as they can abstain on grounds of faith; in such cases, another chaplain or a lay minister from the community would be legally able to marry the couple. <br />
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Many who consistently advocated for gay rights in the army have been encouraged by these recent events and changes to the law and insist that the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy as well as the new marriage laws represent a huge step forward. Tony Felice, President of the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, asserted that the new laws will hopefully result in a watershed moment and that in years to come we will look back and see that this was the period in which a fundamental shift occurred within the armed forces and their attitude towards gay rights. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Compensation For Traffic Accident Victims]]></title>
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				Negligent drivers are not often aware of the full extent of the actions until after someone has been injured or killed. Although car insurance companies regularly settle car accident injuries claims out of court, they also work to keep their costs to a minimum. You will not accurately be able to determine how severe your injuries are until you are seen by several medical professionals. What may appear to be a sprained back may actually be a fracture, thereby causing you to incur serious medical debts. <a href="http://www.roadtrafficaccidentsite.com/injury-types/Pages/whiplash-injuries.aspx" title="The road traffic accident site">The road traffic accident site</a> has helped countless car accident victims to connect with solicitors that are experienced in these types of cases. If you want to know what your courses of action are, you will need to have a consultation with a road accident injury compensation claim attorney. 
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If you were a passenger in a car that was involved in a collision, the driver can be held liable for all of your injuries. Victims that are no longer able to work are usually able to get compensation based on the amount of income they have lost. You can also be awarded a settlement that takes into account the mental anguish that you have been through. 
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In cases were motorists are struck and injured by drunk drivers, their compensation amounts can be even more substantial. If anyone in your family was hurt or killed because of the negligent and careless actions of a driver, you deserve to have your case heard in court. You can find satisfaction in the fact that the defendants may possibly be found guilty in both criminal and civil court. By having to pay a large judgment, they will be more inclined to think about the possible ramifications of their actions before getting back behind the wheel of a car. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tobacco Industries Lose In Canadian Supreme Court]]></title>
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				The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against two major tobacco companies 
shifting the liability of health problems related to tobacco from the 
government to the tobacco producers. In a unanimous vote the court ruled that 
the government is not responsible for deaths or illness related to the use of 
tobacco products. Tobacco companies can now be held liable for any health 
expenses incurred by users of their products. 
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Citizens had filed a lawsuit against Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. alleging that 
they caused deaths and illnesses by falsely advertising their light or mild 
products as being a "healthier alternative." Imperial pleaded with the Supreme 
Court saying that if they are liable, Canada itself must also be liable for 
allow advertising that is misleading and negligent. The company also claimed 
that Canada was manufacturer under the Trade Practices Act and the Business 
Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
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All of Imperial Tobacco's arguments were rejected by the Supreme Court citing 
that their only connection was in making statements that cigarettes that are 
lower in tar are less hazardous. While the Canadian government did encourage 
the making and using of light cigarettes to reduce the number of tobacco 
related health problems, the court ruled that was not proof of culpability. 
The government only urged those who were going to continue to smoke to switch 
to a cigarette that had lower tar content.
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At the same time, the court also ruled that individual provinces have the right 
to sue the tobacco companies to recoup expenses from treating these types of 
illnesses. Because Canada has national healthcare, every province pays the 
expenses for their citizens medical bills. This new ruling has paved the way 
for lawsuits that could be worth billions of dollars. British Columbia tried to 
recover expenses for tobacco related medical costs against 14 companies in 
2001. While the court did allow the claims to proceed, they failed to make a 
ruling on them.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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