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How can a U.S. court claim jurisdiction over a wreck site in international waters?

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Under customary international law, as reflected in Article 77 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, coastal states are permitted to exercise sovereign rights over the continental shelf for the purpose of exploring and exploiting its living and non-living resources.
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This question was addressed in great detail by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in its March 24, 1999 Opinion affirming RMST as salvor-in-possession of the wreck. R.M.S. Titanic, Inc. v. Haver, 171 F. 3d 943, 959, 967-8 (4th Cir. 1999), cert. denied, 120 S. Ct. 74 (1999). The Court noted that Article III of the U. S. Constitution extends the judicial power of federal courts to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction.
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Which court has jurisdiction?

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Generally, you can easily determine which court has jurisdiction in your case by reading the most recent copy of your court order, or decree. Somewhere on the front page, there is the name and address of your court. In general, jurisdiction does not follow either the parents or the children; jurisdiction remains with the original court until such time as that court officially relinquishes jurisdiction to another court.
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What about waters that claim to possess antioxidant properties?

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The body is provided with an impressive array of built-in chemical defenses against the dangerous free radicals that are a by-product of normal oxidative metabolism. As far as I am aware, there little if any credible clinical evidence that exogenous antioxidants, whether they be Vitamins C or E, or the many, much more expensive ones vigorously flogged by the alternative wellness industry, have any demonstrable benefit on human health or longevity.
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How do I find out in which jurisdiction to lodge my claim?

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Contact Wageline on 1300 369 945, they will ask you questions about your employment and from that they should be able to tell you where you should be lodging you claim.
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What is a Train Wreck?

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There is a roll that is so bad that it has its own name. If on any throw of all five dice, you do not get any scoring cubes ("5," "10," Triplet, or Flaming Sun), then you Wimpout, or Trainwreck. We don't know why, but many people Train Wreck on their first throw of the dice. So there is a rule that if you Train Wreck the first time you ever roll, you get to throw again.
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Will I have to go to court if I claim?

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If the claim is valid, the property owner's insurance company will want to settle without the need for filing a lawsuit. However, of the insurance company thinks the claim is not valid, then they will refuse to settle and we will have to file legal proceedings.
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When is jurisdiction with the Superior Court restored?

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After the Court of Appeal renders its decision, the jurisdiction of the Superior Court will be restored with a Remittitur, 61 days after the decision is filed, in the absence of any extensions by the Supreme Court. A Memorandum of Costs, provided costs are awarded, is due 40 days from the mailing of the Remittitur. The Memorandum of Costs is to be filed in the Superior Court. Rules of Court, Rules 26 and 27(d).
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Q: What if I'm unsure about the Court jurisdiction?

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We will offer a discount for these type of orders. See the link on the website for 'multiple orders'.
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Will it wreck my computer?

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Knoppix-STD has the potential for severe damage, but not unless you want it too. By default Knoppix-STD simply borrows RAM and peripherals and leaves the hard drive alone. Take the CD out, reboot and you'll never know Knoppix ever ran. forensics folks note that you need to boot with the 'noswap' option to NOT touch an existing Linux swap partition.]
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What if I wreck?

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You are responsible for your health insurance. An insurance policy is available for $50.00 for damage to the racecar, subject to a $1000.00 deductible. Due to the quality of our training and racecars, damage is rare.
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What is the committee's jurisdiction?

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The Committee's Jurisdiction is over the 1) the Intelligence community and the Director of Central Intelligence 2) Intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and other agencies of the Department of Defense, and the Departments of State, Justice, and Treasury.
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Is international claim data available?

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Yes. IntelliRisk NetSource? provides the ability to view and report on international claim data. Financial information is available in 14 currencies. Foreign data can be isolated or combined with domestic data for a complete program analysis.
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Is there treasure on the wreck?

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The real treasures of Titanic are less tangible than gold, and more precious than diamonds. Although the wreck probably contains numerous articles of passengers jewellery, the real "gold" is woven throught the fabric of the story itself. Apparently, the pursers safes were emptied prior to the sinking, and the cargo manifest lists fairly common articles.
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Why is the Court not exercising its jurisdiction over the crime of aggression?

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The Rome Statute included the crime of aggression within the jurisdiction of the Court. However, the States Parties must adopt an agreement setting up a definition of aggression and the conditions under which the Court could exercise its jurisdiction. A review conference will be held in 2009, seven years from the date that the Rome Statute entered into force, during which the matter will be discussed.
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I don't see my municipality/court jurisdiction listed. What should I do?

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We are continually adding municipalities and court jurisdictions to our payment list. Please contact the municipality/court jurisdiction to let them know you would like to pay your ticket online. For immediate payment options, check your ticket for the payment options available in that location.
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Does the Court have the jurisdiction to remove the fine from my student account?

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Yes. The Court works with the Parking and Transportation department and can remove or reduce the ticketed fine. Yes. As outlined in the Parking and Transportation guidelines students are responsible for all immediate family’s vehicles brought onto campus and are subject to fines for offenses rendered.
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What would prevent an Hong Kong court to decide that the Paris Courts do not have jurisdiction ?

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The Parties did agree on the French jurisdiction. Hence an Hong Kong court should recognize this, according to the rules of international law. Nevertheless a court could decide that it is competent for special reasons.
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How many other hearing locations does the Baltimore Immigration Court have jurisdiction over?

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Baltimore has jurisdiction over the Maryland State Correctional Institutions and the State Correctional Facility in Camp Hill, PA.
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If I file a personal injury claim, do I have to go to court?

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If another driver's insurance company agrees to pay what your attorney believes your case is worth, and you wish to settle for that amount, then your case will not go to court. This is what happens in most situations. Some cases do require a formal trial proceeding, however, in either situation, hiring a law firm with experience in handling personal injury cases is critical.
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If I have a personal injury claim, do I have to go the Court?

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While most injury claims are settled out of Court during discussions between lawyers and the insurance companies, some cases do go to trial. The decision of whether to submit your case to a jury, should be made with the advice of your attorney who can provide guidance regarding the possible outcome of a Trial.
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Will I have to go to court if I file a claim?

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No. Most car accident cases settle out of court. In many cases, it is clear who was at fault in the accident. Upon proper proof of damages and medical documentation, insurance companies will settle the claim without the need for filing a lawsuit or having a trial. However, in some cases, the insurance company may deny liability on a claim and a lawsuit will be necessary. Claimants are usually not prepared to negotiate on their own behalf.
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When should I file a Proof of Claim with the Court?

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In virtually all Chapter 7 cases, the first notice you receive from the Clerk's office will tell you not to file a claim until told to do so at a later date. Upon examination of the debtor, if the case trustee believes the Chapter 7 case may have nonexempt assets available for distribution to creditors, he/she will notify the Clerk's office to send a special notice to creditors to file claims and establishing a claims filing deadline, together with a proof of claim form.
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How do I go about starting a small claim at court?

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You must complete Form N1 and then give it to the court staff together with a fee (which varies in relation to the amount of your claim). You can either attend in person to start ('issue') proceedings or send it by post. You will be sent in return a receipt for your fee called a Notice of Issue Form N205A. This also gives you your case number so you must keep this document carefully. You have now started ('issued') the proceedings and the next step is to 'serve' the summons on the defendant.
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Why is it important to recover and conserve artifacts from the Titanic’s wreck site?

RMS Titanic, Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions
The bottom of the deep ocean is a hostile environment. Over time, man-made objects will be consumed by bacteria, abraded by sediments and corroded by salt and acids. Even the ship itself is slowly being destroyed by iron-eating microorganisms and will one day collapse on the ocean floor. Artifacts that are not recovered from the wreck site will eventually be lost.
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