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Judicial jackpot: Frivolous lawsuits cost Americans more than just money

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There is rampant filing of frivolous lawsuits in the US and even though federal judges could impose severe financial sanctions against lawyers and clients for filing frivolous lawsuits, a reform movement softened the standards by 1993, paving the way for a loosened legal grip on frivolous suits. The suits represent an abuse of the original intent of the system that the average American pays in soaring insurance premiums and pass along costs to consumers.

Author: McCafferty, Dennis
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Costs (Law), Legal fees, Actions and defenses, Litigation, Lawsuit/litigation, Actions and defences

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The blog: The amorphous 'Weblog' oozes to prominence in the theater of U.S. media

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Blogging, short for 'Web logging', has emerged as a major influence on world events, scandals and politics and it played an important role in 2004 on the presidential candidates' official web sites. Some of America's top blog sites that include Instapundit.com, AndrewSullivan.com, DailyKOS.com, and TalkingPointsMemo.com are presented.

Author: McCafferty, Dennis
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2005
General services, Safety and security measures, Internet, Internet security, Weblogs, Blogs

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Time for a change

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No matter what age people might be, it is never too late for a change of career. Article case studies persons who made a change in career late in life and found their dream jobs.

Author: McCafferty, Dennis
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2003
Analysis, Career changes

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