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Having a green card (also referred to as a permanent visa) means that you are legally qualified to live and work in the United States indefinitely. Under U.S immigration law, there are four major gateways leading to obtaining a green card; through marriage and family, employment, investment, and through the immigration lottery process.
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Here you will find the meaning of court order associated terms. Read on and get knowledgeable. Knowing these terms may come in handy one day. Learn definitions for bench warrant, commutation, execution, interim order, non-modifiable order, order, relief from judgment, reversal, stay, stay of execution, stipulation, summons, judicial verdict, warrant, writ of possession and writ of restitution.
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Drunk driving is an unnecessary risk. You don’t need a DUI on your record. Here you will find a glossary for DUI terms that hopefully encourages you to be responsible. Read on to understand meaning of deuce, intoxication, hit and run, no fault insurance, reckless driving, total loss, uninsured motorist, vehicular manslaughter and wet reckless. If it’s too late and you need help contact an experienced DUI lawyer.
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It’s important to understand the labor laws that protect you. Here you will find a glossary for employee groups and employee rights organizations that work hard to enforce and promote workers rights. Don’t hesitate to call the Department of Labor and an employment lawyer if you feel your rights have been seriously violated.
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Here you will learn the definition of terms associated with family law. This glossary is really important for couples that share assets and live together whether they are married or not. Read on and knowledge up on annulment, apportionment, domestic partnership, marriage, post marital agreement, premarital agreement, premarital debts, reimbursement, solemnization and tenancy by the eternity.
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The 250,000 physician based American Medical Association (AMA) has formally changed its position relative to the use and safety of medical marijuana in the United States. Previously, the largest medical association in the country had taken the position similar to the federal government that marijuana be classified as a schedule two drug – like cocaine, heroine and LSD. Schedule two drugs are currently considered by the DEA to be highly addictive and lacking any medical value. However, over the past thirty years there has been mounting evidence that marijuana possesses a variety of medicinal properties that can no longer be ignored by the medical community.
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Medical Marijuana is reported to provide major relief for AIDS patients from the pain and nausea caused by the onset of an AIDS induced infection. Patients suffering from AIDS/HIV often speak of the substantial medical benefits realized from their use of marijuana.
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Almost all courts now apply special penalty enhancement against drivers who have caused a traffic accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While most driving under the influence cases are charged as simple misdemeanors, when the offense is coupled by injuries caused by an accident, prosecutors will likely file the offence as a felony.
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If you are injured in a car accident, either as the driver, passenger, pedestrian or bicycle rider, you have rights that need to be protected.
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Personal injury law revolves around torts. Torts are acts, or failures to act, that interfere with somebody's freedom to enjoy their personal and property rights.
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