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    Case Citation: SWATCH AG v. Beehive Wholesale, LLC, 739 F. 3d 150 - Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit 2014 Background of case: Swatch was the appellant and Beehive Wholesale is the respondent. This case was being located in the Court of Appeals of the 4th Circuit located in Richmond, Virginia. The case was argued on October 30,2013 and was decided on January 7, 2014. This case is a civil case that Swatch AG filed to “seek cancelation for trademark infringement and federal…

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    The film “Hot Coffee” discusses the issue of tort reform. Tort reform aims to limit likelihood of lawsuits and therefore restricts individual’s right to go to court. In the film, directed by Susan Saladoff, four cases are presented that demonstrate how corporate America has utilized famous lawsuit settlements to swing public opinion against “frivolous” lawsuits, which is an expression commonly used regarding lawsuits against large companies, doctors and more. The film centers on the infamous…

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    DISCUSSION OF AUTHORITIES I. MS. RUSSELL CAN HAVE A WINNING DEFENSE AGAINST A DEBT CLAIM ATTEMPTING TO RE-LITIGATE THE SAME ISSUES, ON THE BASIS OF RES JUDICATA, IF 4 CONDITIONS BETWEEN THE FEBRUARY 2017 AND THE AUGUST 2017 CASES ARE THE SAME. Ms. Russell can have a winning defense against a debt claim attempting to re-litigate the same issues, on the basis of res judicata, if 4 particular conditions between the previous and the newly initiated case are the same. The conditions are…

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    Outside of the electronic systems I feel that any court official helps make the court run efficiently. If I had to choose one individual I would chose a court administrator to be the one who has a high impact. My reason being is they are the eyes and ears for pretty much everything. These individuals are the ones who schedule trial dates and handle a majority of the official paperwork. The court administrator I feel is like the middle man to everyone. In other words the lawyers bring in lawsuits…

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    always try and to get it right. It does no harm to understand the basic procedures when filling for injury compensation law suits. There are many online sites to help guide you on how to file one. To start with, the law suit must be filed before two weeks elapses following the accident. Evidence and witnesses have been known to disappear into thin air, never to be traced again. You don’t want this to be your case. Hell no!…

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    Chances are you have known someone who was involved in a lawsuit. They aren’t the rarity that they once were. Yet somehow the actual process is still a mystery to many who haven’t yet found themselves in the situation. If you wish to be as prepared as possible, understanding the basic structure of anatomy of the lawsuit can be very beneficial. The anatomy of the lawsuit can be broken down into four basic sections or stages: pleading, discovery, trial and appeal. The pleading stage of a…

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    Imagine a normal day at home, maybe watching television or making dinner, then something smashes against the side out the house, ripping it away from its foundation. It’s all a blur at first, until the black sludge starts to sweep into your house, it becomes clear immediately, this is West Virginia after all. The dam had broken, sending refuse and water borrowing down the valley, wiping away everything in its path. Somehow, you make it to the roof, revealing for the first the true depth of the…

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    Case Citation: Bratton et. al. v. McDonough 91 A. 3d 1050 (2014) Background of Case: This is a civil case. It was tried by jury on July 16, 2012 in the State of Maine Superior Court of Somerset County. The jury found for the defendant. The plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine. The case was decided on May 6, 2014. Facts: The plaintiffs in this case are Paula Bratton, Daniel Hills Sr., and their three children (represented by their parents). The defendant is Halsey McDonough.…

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    Process The basic procedure to be followed by chapters of Kappa Kappa Gamma in the nomination and election of chapter officers is found in: – Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Bylaws (in the Article entitled “Chapter Organization and Management”), Standing Rules and Policies. – Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Outlined procedure, suggested options, and answers to questions included in this booklet are based upon the suggestions, requirements and rules of parliamentary procedure from…

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    During the committee phase, members of the public may speak for/against bills. Bills are typically assigned based on subject matter. For example, if the bill deals with an education statute, it is assigned to the committee which handles educational issues. In some cases, Committees may overlap, and so the presiding officer may assign a bill to more than one committee. For example, a bill involving tax credits for schools might be assigned to the Education Committee and the House Ways and Means…

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