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Madut Majok

Madut Majok was born in 1978 in Sudan. As many other Africans, Madut had a tormented childhood, plagued by war and violence. In 1983, the second Sudanese civil war broke out and villages were destroyed. During the created chaos, Madut become separated from his family and arrived at a United Nations refugee camp. He was moved from one refugee camp to another for months, but he never lost hope for a better future.

Madut focused on his studies and in 2001, he applied to the Student Refugee Program initiated by World University Service of Canada in 2001. After five years, Madut obtained Canadian citizenship and his Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies and Political Science. Madut Majok is well aware of he opportunities offered by his adopted country and he managed to fit in the Canadian social environment. He is still amazed by the level of politeness here, whenever he compares Canada with Sudan. Canada has taken Madut under its protective wing and he is grateful for the opportunity.

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Are you in need of legal assistance, but simply can not afford it? We all know how expensive lawyers can be, so what do you do when you need an attorney and just can’t afford it? Well, luckily for some of us, there are what they call pro bono lawyers and programs to help the needy.

Where to get free legal aid

One place you can go to for help is the American Bar Association’s web site. They have a great pro bono directory for the entire country. All you have to do is click on the state you are in and it will show you the pro bono programs in your area. If you are lucky, there will be one for your particular situation. You can find their directory online at: http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/directory.html

Types of cases handled by pro bono lawyers:

Pro bono lawyers and pro bono organizations are usually set up to help those in need that couldn’t otherwise afford a lawyer. Almost all areas around the country have special organizations close… Read More

If you have a pending criminal case, liable suit, custody battle or any pending case, you are going to need a good lawyer. In this how to article, we are going to cover just how to go about finding the right lawyer for you. You may not always have the option of getting a great lawyer unless you can afford it, but you can get a lawyer that is right for your situation. For example, if you don’t have a lot of money, you may need a public defender, so we will provide some tips for that as well as getting a good paid lawyer.

Hiring a Paid Lawyer

If you can afford it, you should always hire a paid lawyer if you want them to take your case seriously. If you have a serious case, you need a serious lawyer, that’s all there is to it. Finding one is a different story though. Here are some tips you can use to find the right lawyer for you:

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There are lots of differences between a normal will and a living will. The common will comes into effect after a person is deceased, while the living will is for the person who is still alive.

Why do you need a living will?

Imagine if you are in an accident or have a stroke or get mentally and/or physically incapacitated in any way. It can happen due to a medical or natural reason or it can happen if you are in a accident, a natural disaster or calamity or even due to a terrorist attack.

Your brain may or may not function fully. However, you may not be able to communicate with the people around you. What would you like to do in such a situation? A living will takes care of your wishes in such a case. You may be in such a condition that you do not wish to live any more and you do not want to be on life support or a ventilator or have to use artificial means of prolonging life.

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It is important to write a will, particularly if you have assets, so that you can bequeath them to your near and dear ones.

Everyone knows that he or she has to die one day, but most people, especially when young, do not bother to write a will. If you are earning and have assets, it is imperative that you do so – since nobody can foresee the future – and leave whatever you want to whoever you want.

If you see movies and television shows, you will understand how much trouble wills and the lack of them can give. A will is an important legal document which allows you to leave what you have to your loved ones.

One vital point to remember is that you can will only your own assets. In many countries there are laws which say that you cannot will inherited property, but only what you have acquired on your own. Inherited assets are often divided according to local and family laws.

Why you need a will

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Six examples below

Michael William Barber

Michael William Barber is a serial bigamist and conman who is believed to have married at least 12 women, cheating many out of their life savings. He used at least 20 different aliases including William Barber, Chris Barber, and Chris James, and had five different social security numbers.

Barber swept women off their feet and then he cleaned out their savings accounts, lied to them, cheated on them, and even allegedly abused some. He told one wife he was a surgeon on sabbatical, he told one he was a former professional football player, he told another he was a Vietnam vet, and yet another he was a bio-terrorism expert. He told people he was shot in Vietnam.

He was imprisoned but is out again.

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Emily Horne

Emily Horne, 30, a former British model, married five times, but did not think she should get divorced before remarrying. She faced being jailed for up to seven years after confessing her bigamist past to her fifth husband as they travelled to their honeymoon in… Read More

A US Patent is a legal document that provides the inventor with ownership rights. Having a US Patent allows the inventor “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” the invention, as stated in the US Patent statue. All patents are handled by the US Patent and Trademark Office and thus must be approved before they are made official.

Types of US patents

Depending on the specific invention you wish to patent, the US Patent and Trademark Office may require you to approach the situation differently. Below, you will find a list of the various types of patents and the descriptions of each:

• Utility Patent – specifically used for the invention or discovery of “any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or compositions of matters, or any new useful improvement thereof.”
• Design Patent – the designated patent for the invention of “a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.”
• Plant Patent – encompasses any “invent[ion] or discover[y] and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.”

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