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Prozac Warnings

Since 2005 the federal government has issued alerts warning against the serious side effects associated with taking the drug Prozac. Prozac’s manufacturer, Eli Lilly & Company, is required by the United States Food and Drug Administration to warn patients of the potential risks of taking the drug, which include suicide thoughts and behaviors and serious […]

What Are Punitive Damages?

When we get injured, it’s natural for us to want compensation for our losses. Medical bills, lost wages, and various other damages add up, and the person responsible should pay for our injuries. But what stops the person or company who caused our injuries from hurting someone else? In instances where a perpetrator acted with […]

Adding Your Spouse to a Property Deed

It’s fairly simple to add a spouse to the deed on property. The title to a property can be changed by filing a quit claim deed with the local county recorder or assessors in the county where the property is located. Understand that this is different from adding this spouse to a mortgage, and usually, […]

Getting Your Earnest Money Back

When problems are discovered in a real estate purchase, the buyer’s earnest money may or may not be refundable, depending on a few factors and applicable state law. First, if the real estate documents were properly negotiated, they should spell out when the earnest money is refundable, such as with a financing contingency and the […]

What To Do When a Roommate Fails To Pay Rent

When one roommate doesn’t pay his or her share of the rent, it not only puts pressure on the rest of the roommates to come up with the extra money, it may subject everyone to eviction. Regardless of how roommates have decided to split the rent, such agreements don’t affect the tenant’s obligations to the […]

What Does Replevin Mean?

Replevin is a historic form of remedy that is a legal action to recover property. Replevin actions are common when an owner of an automobile has defaulted on their loan. Originally, the remedy was meant to return only the item or items that were illegally taken. However, over time, the action was extended to include […]

What Is a Retaliatory Eviction?

If you are a tenant, you should feel comfortable notifying your landlord of any issues you have with your rental unit. Unfortunately, in some cases, landlords retaliate against complaining tenants by raising their rents or evicting them. Many states have retaliatory eviction laws which protect tenants who have exercised certain statutory rights. These laws typically […]

Risperdal Side Effects

The antipsychotic prescription medication Risperdal is intended to treat patients who suffer from disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism. The adverse side effects of taking Risperdal are vast and include causing diabetes, strokes, stroke-like events, and even death. There have also been links between taking the drug and developing the potentially fatal syndrome […]

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is a serious crime that is punishable in most jurisdictions by a severe prison sentence. While every jurisdiction may define this crime differently, robbery is typically the act of depriving another person of their property by using the threat of harm or intimidation. For example, if a woman was walking on a sidewalk and […]

How Long Does It Take To Settle A Lawsuit

Going through a lawsuit can be stressful and time-consuming. Money settlements are the most common way a lawsuit gets resolved. There are generally two aspects to a lawsuit. First, determining liability, or who’s at fault, and second, figuring out the damages. After a lawsuit is filed, the parties engage in what is called the discovery […]