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How to Dispute a False Positive Drug Test
Dispute a false positive drug test by requesting a re-test and disclosing foods or medications like Sudafed or ibuprofen that may have triggered it.
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Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine protects people in criminal cases from having illegally-obtained evidence used against them in court.
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Acceleration Clause — Definition
An acceleration clause lets lenders demand full loan repayment if you breach the contract (like skipping payments). It's their exit strategy to limit risk.
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Countersuing a Company: A Step-By-Step Guide
Yes, you can countersue a company that's suing you by filing a counterclaim with your Answer, but be sure you have valid legal grounds to do so.
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How to Hire a Mediator
Hire a mediator through your state bar, court-referral programs, or private services. Mediation can settle debt disputes faster than going to trial.
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What to do when you get a fake court summons or phone call
Spot a fake court Summons by checking the wording, signature, and venue. Verify with the court clerk and report fakes to the FTC—never pay without proof.
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What Is a Motion to Suppress?
A Motion to Suppress is a formal request made by a defendant to exclude certain evidence in a case during trial.
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Plaintiff vs Defendant — What's the difference
The plaintiff files the lawsuit and the defendant responds; both have rights to evidence, witnesses, and a written response in court.
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What is the Status of My Case?
Sued for debt and need to check your case status? Use our lookup tools for all 50 states. SoloSuit helps you respond in 15 minutes and files it for you.
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Defendant - Definition and Everything You Need to Know
In debt collection lingo, a defendant is an individual or entity being sued over a debt. The person or entity that filed the lawsuit is the plaintiff.
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Mediation - Definition
Mediation is a structured process negotiation process that assists two parties in coming to a resolution without having to deal with the court system.
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What is sewer service?
In a court of law, sewer service is the act of intentionally failing to serve a notice of complaint to a defendant.