The renowned legal minds of 7th Circuit judges Frank Easterbrook and Richard Posner have clashed again, this time over the validity and applicability of the Gartenberg approach to claims of excessive mutual fund management fees. Judge Easterbrook, currently chief judge of the 7th Circuit, served on the panel that issued a per curiam opinion in Jones v. Harris Associates, 527 F.3d 627 (7th Cir. 2008) in May 19, 2008. In that case, the judicial panel dismissed the Gartenberg standard that has been relied upon by courts, practitioners and fund managers for more than 25 years.
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Aug
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The state of the job market in California is currently uncertain. The unemployment rate is one of the highest in the country, and many companies are moving to other parts of the United States to avoid the high cost of doing business in the Golden State.
The state of the job market in California is currently uncertain. The unemployment rate is one of the highest in the country, and many companies are moving to other parts of the United States to avoid the high cost of doing business in the Golden State.
Aug
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Court reporters in Florida provide an important service to the legal community in the Sunshine State. Because of their professionalism and reliability, these court reporters are charged with a key responsibility: creating an accurate written record of everything that is spoken during a trial, motion, deposition, meeting or other event.
Court reporters in Florida provide an important service to the legal community in the Sunshine State. Because of their professionalism and reliability, these court reporters are charged with a key responsibility: creating an accurate written record of everything that is spoken during a trial, motion, deposition, meeting or other event.
Aug
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Learn about the US Bureau Citizenship and Immigration Services to have a better understanding of the process of immigrating to America through investment, employment, or a family petition.
If you are planning to immigrate to the United States, then you should know more about the bureau citizenship and immigration services in the US that handles immigration-related issues. More specifically, it is called the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). Being informed about the bureau citizenship and immigration services will help you a lot to realize your immigration plans. This is because they are the US government organization that makes decisions on the majority of immigration cases. Your understanding about how the bureau citizenship and immigration functions will help your immigration to America, your chances of obtaining a Green Card, and even your likelihood of becoming a US citizen.
Aug
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Part II of Things You Must Do After an Accident. It contains information and tips to help you protect yourself is you are in an car accident. It outlines information your attorney will need if you decide you need an attorney.
In Part I, we discussed what to do at the scene, getting medical care and dealing with insurance. So let’s start where we left off with an important tip when dealing with insurance adjusters: Only sign releases that are specifically addressed to the doctors and providers you are seeing for your accident-related injuries. Also, DO NOT sign a release that allows an adjuster to speak with your physicians directly.
Aug
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The legal community in Dade County is one of the busiest in the country. As we speak, there are millions of criminal and civil cases being held in Miami area courthouses, as well as thousands of depositions being taken every day within the law offices found in the area.
The legal community in Dade County is one of the busiest in the country. As we speak, there are millions of criminal and civil cases being held in Miami area courthouses, as well as thousands of depositions being taken every day within the law offices found in the area. Therefore, the Miami, FL court reporter is an individual who is constantly in demand. The following are ten things everyone should know about court reporters in Miami, including how find them, and how to select the most appropriate individuals for your project.
Aug
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Wouldn’t is be wiser and safer to know how vulnerable you are to identity theft before the theft occurs? Too many ID theft programs only help you after you are a victim.
Copyright (c) 2008 Ed Opperman
(What is Identity Theft and How to Avoid It)
O.K., I’ll protect myself from identity theft; but first I have to know what it is. So, what exactly is identity (ID) theft?
Succinctly put, it is the crime of obtaining your personal and / or financial information (i.e. name, address, Social Security number, credit card information, bank information, etc.) to assume your identity to either commit a criminal act, fraudulently secure credit or services, make purchases or secure money while impersonating you.
Aug
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Have you ever wondering what is a promissory contract? Have
you ever borrow a close friend a sum of money and never get back? Have you just
decided to borrow a sum of money to friend? Then, this is the right article for
you. Just to secure yourself that you’ll get your money back in the future.
A promissory contract is a note written down that the
borrower will pay a fixed sum of money to the lender, on the specified day, as
well the percentage of the principal amount from the primary fixed sum of
amount, plus any other declaration written down on the agreement. All
declarations have to be agreed upon by all members party who’re involved, prior
to the signature is being signed on the contract paper.
Aug
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About New York Court Reporters New York City is home to one of the biggest, busiest legal communities in the world. Millions of attorneys practice their trade on the island of Manhattan, with thousands more graduating from law school each year and joining their ranks.
New York City is home to one of the biggest, busiest legal communities in the world. Millions of attorneys practice their trade on the island of Manhattan, with thousands more graduating from law school each year and joining their ranks. But behind these busy men and women are the unsung heroes that make the legal professional run: New York court reporters.
Aug
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It is
virtually impossible to succeed in any law examination without mastering the
concept of time management. The California bar exam is no exception. It is not
what you know. It is what you know in one hour. Budget your time or perish.
