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How to Remove Bankruptcy After 7 Years

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If you file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, it should automatically disappear from your credit report after 7 years. If it still appears, however, there are several actions you can take to remove it. You may also want to remove information about ... more »

How to Report Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Nearly 50 percent of US women report they have experienced some type of sexual harassment in the workplace--and harassment is not limited to men offending women. Here's how to proceed if you're a victim of sexual harassment... more »

How to Report Suspected Pedophile Activity

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A pedophile is someone who takes a sexual interest in children. Illegal pedophile activities include possessing or viewing any sexually explicit material featuring minors, improper sexual contact with minors even if the contact isn't physical or ... more »

How to Represent Yourself In Small Claims Court

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Small claims court is also known as “The People’s Court” and that is because the parties aren’t required to have legal counsel; they can represent themselves in a proceeding. Whereas the cost of a trial might be less because there is no lawyer ... more »

How to Send a Registered Letter

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Sending a letter by Registered Mail assures you that your letter will get to its final destination safely, provides insurance in case of loss and proves precisely when it was delivered to your addressee. It is an option you may want to use when ... more »

How to Spot Illegal Patent Services

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The patent process can feel intimidating and cumbersome to any newcomer, and an offer from a company to do the process for you at a time when you may be at your wit's end could seem like a dream come true. Some companies offering those services ... more »

How to Stay CAN-SPAM Compliant

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Email is a great way to promote your new business, however if you don’t do it right, you run the risk of running afoul of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Each violation of any of its provisions carries a potential fine of $11,000.00 CAN-SPAM stands ... more »

How to Stop Debt Collectors After Your Identity Has Been Stolen

By CoralieSolange

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Identity theft is a serious problem in the United States. If you're like me, you may have had your social security, credit card, or bank account number stolen. Once ID theft has occurred, you are likely to face collection efforts by debt ... more »

How to Sue a Computer Store that Erases Your Hard Drive

By Cloey

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There are probably no words to describe the anxiety suffered when you learn that the computer store accidentally erased your hard drive while repairing your computer for something else. What do you do? What can you do? Here are a few suggestions... more »

How to Sue a Doctor

By eHow Legal Editor

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A medical mistake is negligence committed by a doctor. To sue a doctor for medical malpractice you must prove that he was negligent and that his action or lack of action caused further injury... more »

How to Sue a Lawyer for Misrepresentation

By Cloey

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Occasionally it happens that someone will hire a lawyer and realize after a period of time, either during the proceeding or after, that the lawyer misrepresented them for their own personal benefit. Where most lawyers uphold the ethics of their ... more »

How to Sue a Police Department

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Perhaps you or a loved one has been mistreated by the police either during an arrest or while in custody. If that is the case, you may want to sue the police department. However, you need to bear in mind the incredible difficulty of such a suit ... more »

How to Sue Someone for False Advertising

By Cloey

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Have you ever read an advertisement and bought a product because of it and then found out that it wasn’t like that at all? Or have you ever read an ad and then gone to buy the product and found out that the product they are selling for that ... more »

How to Survive In Jail

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This will give you the in's and out's of surviving in jail. Everything from time killers to dropping the soap... more »

How to Tell Barack Obama Jokes

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So you wanna take your life in your hands and tell jokes about America's new Messiah? Although good Barack Obama jokes are in short supply because information has been slow to surface about his background, record and character, it's only a matter ... more »

How to Tune in to Free Legal Counseling

By Cloey

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Sometimes legal issues will come up, perhaps you want to pursue a legal matter against someone or someone is suing you or you just need legal assistance in drawing up a will or buying a home. Regardless, if you don’t understand the law or the ... more »

How to Understand the SEC Compliance Laws for Shareholder Meetings

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Recent changes have made U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance laws for shareholder meetings even easier to work with. The newest changes have specified that the use of Internet reports is completely acceptable for full SEC ... more »

How to Understand the Vermont Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

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When Vermont Gov. Howard Dean signed the most sweeping same-sex partnership law in the United States, he called it a "courageous and powerful statement" about his state. But what does the bill, effective July 1, 2000, mean? Here's how to ... more »

How to Understand Virtual Visitation

By Summer Banks

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Parents who are dealing with divorce are not always able to complete person-to-person visitation. These parents do not have to give up all visitation. Virtual visitation is available for a near-personal experience... more »

How to Understand Your First Amendment Rights II--Freedom of Speech

By llreynolds

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The first of the ten amendments (or additions to the U.S. Constitution) known as the Bill of Rights, guarantees one of the most fiercely debated rights of American citizens. The First Amendment and the nine that follow were added by the radical ... more »

How to Use Your New Deal Photocard

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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New Deal is a U.K. government social assistance program aimed at helping unemployed citizens until they find work. If accepted for the New Deal Scheme, you can apply for a New Deal Photocard. It will qualify you for reduced fare rates on public ... more »

How to Adjourn a Trial Date

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Are you expected to go to trial but the date selected is not good for you? Do you have something crucial going on that day that requires you to postpone the trial? Are you or a member of your family ill and not able to attend your trial? It ... more »

How to Amend a Bankruptcy Petition

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A bankruptcy petition is a legal document outlining the terms of bankruptcy. Whether due to a change in income, or other factors, sometimes it is necessary to amend the bankruptcy petition. When dealing with anything in bankruptcy, it is always a ... more »

How to and when to call the police on your child

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You have tried being the good parent, you have been in your kids life but sometimes things take a wrong turn in a bad way. Getting the police involved with your child may be the right step towards getting them back on track, I will show you the ... more »

How to Answer a Belligerent Question at Trial

By Cloey

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Have you ever been inside a courtroom where the lawyer asked questions to a witness and was loud, sarcastic or demanding and fast paced? Although most lawyers are very proper and conduct cross-examination respectfully, some use intimidation to ... more »