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Mass tort and class action lawsuits are very similar in that they are civil procedures filed by a large group of people for relatively the same grievance. Usually, this grievance
Chicago is home to many great theme parks, including Navy Pier, Six Flags Great America, Pirates’ Cove, Santa’s Village, and more! While injuries at amusement parks are rare, they do
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When it comes to mental health, moving to a new environment is one of the most stressful things that someone can go through. Most people can find ways to cope
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A legal doctrine is a single rule, a set of rules, theory, or guiding principle that is widely followed in a field of law. Doctrines can be determined by common