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The Opioid Crisis – Prescription Drug Lawsuits in Chicago: Know Your Rights

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The U.S. is facing an opioid crisis, with prescription drug and other cases being heard across the country. A look at the largest pharmaceutical settlements achieved provides astounding numbers regarding the range of issues that have affected ordinary people in the United States. One of the most effected areas in the country so far as

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How A Law Blog Changed The US News Law School Rankings

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U.S. News has released its controversial 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings, which faced delays and methodological changes. The rankings now heavily emphasize employment outcomes and bar passage rates. Notable changes include Harvard dropping to fifth place, a tie between Penn and Yale being broken, and Duke making the biggest gain in the T14. State schools also saw significant improvements.

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Estate Planning Made Easy: How Does A Stand-Alone Retirement Trust Work? And How Effective Is It?

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A stand-alone retirement trust (SART) is a powerful tool for estate planning. It’s a separate trust that allows you to save and invest for retirement in a tax-advantaged way while still protecting the assets from probate.  If you’ve never heard of SARTs or are wondering how they work, this guide will help you understand what

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London Law Firms Compete for Top Talent: NQ Salaries Soar to Keep Pace with Demand

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Allen & Overy has increased the salary for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers to £125,000 ($174,000), matching the pay rates at Magic Circle firms Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters. NQs in the London office have seen a 16% pay increase from £107,500 as of 1 May. Slaughter and May is the only Magic Circle member paying a lower NQ salary, at £115,000.

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