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Baby boomers – how the wealthy flout China's family planning
Scotland on SundayJanuary 1, 2012

... a violation of Chinese law, and how wealthy Chinese do as they please, with scant regard for the rules that constrain others. The most common reaction, though, has been simple disbelief. “Heavens. To have one family with eight kids ... in an era of ...more »

Experts Weigh In on Outside Groups' Pro-Gingrich Spots
New York Times (blog)January 1, 2012

Nevertheless, any ad featuring a candidate for federal office so close to an election would fall under what the election commission calls “electioneering communications.” But a quirk in the law means that the agency does not consider caucuses like ...more »

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Asset Protection
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10 Social Media Law & Governance Resolutions for 2012
Business 2 CommunityJanuary 3, 2012

Bringing an independent audit into the mix is good idea to help keep monitoring of social business activities as accurate as possible. BONUS: Cleary Define Who Owns Company-Related Social Network Accounts. One of the legal hot potatoes of 2011, ...more »

Guardianship & Conservatorship
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Hyland ending 40-year career in county courts
Adrian Daily TelegramJanuary 10, 2012

She later transferred from the judge's office to become the chief deputy probate register, dealing with wills and inheritances. In 1996 she began managing the court's guardianship program. Her office is now responsible for 550 active cases. ...more »

Charitable Trusts
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Pair convicted of racist London murder sentenced
CNNJanuary 4, 2012

The head of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, set up by the teenager's parents to help young people who want to study architecture, said Tuesday he welcomed the verdict "with a sense of huge relief." "Throughout the 18-year ordeal, the Lawrence ...more »

Two men held over 1974 RUC inspector's murder
BBC NewsJanuary 11, 2012

The RUC officer raced to the scene and died after a shoot-out with members of the Official IRA. Detectives said they were armed with two submachine guns and a pistol. Insp Elliott was posthumously awarded the Queen's Police Medal. Insp William Elliott.more »

Living Trusts
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Add a Little Class to Your Night Life through Adult Education
The Laconia Daily SunJanuary 13, 2012

Find out about the benefits of Holistic Roots to Healthy Living and Lifestyle Choices taught by Brian Paterson, ND. or enroll in an Estates, Wills, Trusts and Guardianship Planning Seminar taught by Scott McGuffin.Try your hand at Creative Writing, ...more »

Estate Administration
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Keith B. Braun is one of the top attorneys in Florida
TCPalmJanuary 6, 2012

The law firm of Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP, is committed to providing superior and distinctive client service. The attorneys at the firm specialize in tax law and transactional issues including estate planning, tax planning, ...more »

Power Of Attorney
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James Munger accused of stealing from elderly mother
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleJanuary 7, 2012

Munger was accused of abusing his power-of-attorney status, which he had well before the reported thefts. The bank revoked his access to his mother's account in November 2009, Eifert said. Another relative currently has the power of attorney on the ...more »

Giveaway: IKEA Bring Your Own Friend Event — Win $100 Gift Card for You, and ...
myGLOSSJanuary 5, 2012

She's pregnant with her first baby, and I'm sure she could use some extra furniture or what not I would give it to my sister-in-law, she's getting married, a new home, and loves shopping at IKEA. She's a great friend and has been there for me this past ...more »

Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
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Today Obama signed NDAA S.1867 into law-not good
Examiner.comJanuary 1, 2012

If we can't trust the government to administer the law as it should Constitutionally be applied then we should not allow the government the tools to enslave us through ambiguous legislation, and that is just what this is all about. ...more »

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