she is a victim of a medical malpractice and of Texas’ newly reformed tort laws. Texas lawmakers unanimously passed a tort reform package in 2003 which topped noneconomic damages that a plaintiff could receive in medical malpractice at $250‚000. That became the negligence standard for emergency care. It also required an expert witness to substantiate evidence of negligence before a trial. Tort reform advocates approve the law as a way to reduce frivolous lawsuits against health care providers and organizations
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Family law covers rules for living together‚ prenuptial agreements‚ marriage‚ divorce‚ alimony‚ and mediation‚ along with the laws on domestic violence‚ child support‚ child custody and visitation‚ adoption‚ same-sex marriage‚ elder care‚ and senior law. Laws governing these areas vary from state to state. Family law courts hear cases involving these areas. Many of the courts offer access to self-help services and legal forms for individuals to proceed without an attorney. Family law is ruled
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The scenario is a group of ten adults at the Department of Public Works who have been chosen‚ via a drawing in their city‚ to enter a contest where they may compete in a citywide. The contestants are vying for best float in the Mardi Gras parade being held in New Orleans‚ Louisiana. The winners of the contest will have $25‚000 donated to the company‚ an all-expense paid trip to the destination of their choice and bragging rights. The ages of the members in this group do not vary much; from the
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Honors Chemistry p: 5 27 September 2013 Chemical Applications in Real Life Scenarios “Case Study B” Although chemicals generally have the same appearance in a liquid solution‚ they vary extremely from the fact that some may have no effect and others can cause death. One of the few ways that a certain chemical solution can be identified is through a simple test called a flame test. A flame test works by placing a certain chemical solution in an open flame and noting the color the flame changes
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Case Digests in Administrative Law by Mark Anthony N. Manuel 2012 PEOPLE vs. VERA G.R. No. L-45685 November 16‚ 1937 FACTS: This case involves the constitutionality of the old probation law. Respondent Cu Unjieng was convicted by the trial court in Manila. He filed for reconsideration which was elevated to the SC and the SC remanded the appeal to the lower court for a new trial. While awaiting new trial‚ he appealed for probation under the provisions of Act No. 4221. Judge Tuason of the
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Unit 301: Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults Worksheet 4: Scenario 1 Consider the following questions for each example. Your response needs to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures in your setting. What should you do ? What should you say to the two learners? What action (if any) do you need to take? Unit 301 Learning outcome 2.5 You are supporting a science lesson in a Year 9 classroom. There has been some
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Contract laws are governed by the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. The difference is that common law usually governs transactions with real estate‚ services‚ intangible assets‚ insurance and employment while UCC governs contractual transactions of goods and tangible goods like a house. It’s very vital to understand their difference especially when dealing with contacts. ANALYSIS OF THE 3 CASES IN SUBMISSION 5-8 1. UCC laws will apply in Maria’s case‚ the laws states that a change to an
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dysfunctions Low click rates System of payment: pay per impression Law click rates means that they have chosen the wrong websites to advertise (their ad is not relevant for people who see it‚ that is why they do not click on it). They have to choose websites which topics are relevant for their advertising (fashion‚ business) Moreover combining low click rates with pay per impression is very expensive. (in their case they should have chose the “pay per click system” because even if it is more
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This essay will discuss the Case study by firstly identifying four elements of contract‚ then justifying duties of Mr. Martin with applying the principles of pre-existing contractual duties. Finally a discussion about part payment of debt and promissory estoppel will be explained. Likewise‚ this essay will evaluate the knowledge of common law and agency relationship. QUESTION 1 a) Four essential elements of a contract should be Offer‚ Acceptance‚ Intention to create legal relations and Consideration
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except according to procedure established by law - Articles 11 and 13 of the Constitution -Administrative practice. The application of a concept of administrative practice can extend State responsibility to cases where the material before court can show that occurrence of the acts complained of can be attributed to the existence of a general situation created or brought about by the negligence and indifference of those in authority. In the instant case if liability is to be imputed to the State
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