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Manslaughter or Tragic Accident?

The question of whether Alexander Wright's tragic death was a devastating accident or manslaughter is moot, since it's already been proven, at least to the degree that allows it to be tried under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act of 2007. Clearly the courts agreed it qualified and as a result, the company is now facing legal challenges...

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Dewani Remains in the UK - For Now

One UK solicitor has his hands full these days. Julian Knowles, hired to defend Shrien Dewani against charges of hiring hitmen to kill his new bride, appeared in court today to announce his client was "too ill" to be in court and that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.Married for only weeks, Shrien Dewani, the handsome...

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So Did They or Didn't They?

Did senior executives at JPMorgan Chase have concerns over Bernard Madoff's investment business? And if they did, when did those concerns surface? That's the question at the heart of a new lawsuit that was finally unsealed in an American federal bankruptcy court. The suit, which totals $6.4 billion USD, says JPMC not only knew, but allowed Madoff...

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Pregnancy in the Workplace

There's nothing so exciting for a woman than to plan the arrival of a new member of her family. Usually, one of her bigger concerns is how she will seamlessly blend first the pregnancy then the child's arrival with her career. There are certain laws that protect both the employee and her employer. As the employer, you have certain safety considerations...

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Medical Ethics and Legalities

Medical Education is preparing to publish a controversial - and perhaps even disturbing - article in its next issue. It involves unauthorized examinations on patients, intrusive procedures with no consent and reveals what might be the mindset of some Australian and UK medical students who view ethics as more of a grey area. Unfortunately for these...

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