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Punitive Damages: The Award for Outrageous Misconduct

Meta Description Discover what punitive damages are, how they differ from compensatory awards, and the high bar of proof—malice, fraud, or gross negligence—required to obtain them in a civil lawsuit. Learn about the purpose of punishment and deterrence in tort law. In the realm of civil litigation, most cases revolve around compensatory damages, which aim […]

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The U.S. Death Penalty Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Meta Description: Understand the complex legal framework of the U.S. death penalty, from constitutional history and bifurcated trials to the multi-tiered appeal process, including State and Federal Habeas Corpus. This professional guide details the procedural safeguards and key Supreme Court precedents that define capital punishment law today. The death penalty, or capital punishment, represents the

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