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This legal almanac discusses the law of bankruptcy as it relates to the individual. It explains the various documents which must be filed, the automatic stay protection, the exemptions available to the debtor, the difference between dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, the bankruptcy chapters ... More

The Law of Personal Injury explores the area of law that involves "tortious conduct" -- that is, conduct which is wrongful. This handy guide examines three general aspects of liability in personal injury law -- negligence, intential tort, and strict liability. Medical malpractice and products liabil... More

This book explains the right of individuals to bring a claim for their pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages for accidents or injuries on premises owned by someone else. It covers elements necessary to bring the case, the defenses, insurance issues, governmental immunity, and damages.... More

A get-started guide on the things you need to know to plan for retirement, including discussions of financial planning, social security benefits, health care and more. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep r... More

When a class action suit is announced, how do you know if it applies to you? This guide explains how class action suits get started, what they entail, and the rights and liabilities of being part of a suit. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues p... More

The most current and up-to-date information on prescription drugs, including how they come to market, the differences between generics and brand-name drugs, insurance plan coverage, the role of the FDA, and pharmaceutical litigation. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on ... More

This almanac explores the many facets of the law of child custody, and provides a brief history of child custody decision-making in the United States. The modern-day standards by which courts award custody is discussed, including the factors a court considers in making a custody determination. The v... More

Many people at one time or another dream of owning their own business. In especially unpredictable economic times, record numbers of people, either by choice or necessity, decide to use their skills and knowledge to start up their own businesses. This practical volume addresses all the major aspects... More

As the reach of the Internet has expanded exponentially over the past decade, so has the prevalence of a particular type of crime: Identity fraud. This completely revised edition explores the various forms identity theft can take, from stealing credit cards and social security numbers and more, and ... More

According to the National Crime information Center, nearly 2200 children are reported missing every day. This almanac addresses the various statutes and programs established to protect and rescue children from predators. It also covers parental kidnapping in disputed custody cases, including interna... More