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(1) This site, http://law.wlu.edu/blacklung, is maintained by the Black Lung Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia. This site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The primary purpose of this site is to assist black lung claimants' attorneys with pre-trial preparation and trial issues.

(2) The use of these materials in no way creates an attorney-client relationship between any individuals using this site and the lawyers at the Black Lung Clinic, attorneys contributing to the site, or Washington and Lee University. The materials offered on this site do not constitute legal advice, legal services, or practice of law in any state or federal jurisdiction.

(3) The material found on this site should not be used by persons acting without legal counsel. Use of the information located on this site is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or representation by qualified counsel. Further, the use of opinions, legal research, summaries, briefs, motions and sample or model pleadings by individuals using this site does not create any obligation or liability on the part of Black Lung Clinic counsel, attorneys contributing to this site, or Washington and Lee University. It is recommended that all citations be checked before use and all cases be reviewed in their entirety.

(4) Portions of this website are access-restricted. Once you register you may not transfer your password or login information to anyone else. The site contains information that has been gathered from, and is intended for the sole use of, lawyers and legal workers engaged in black lung claimant's work. By applying for and obtaining access to the restricted portions of this site, you are providing your personal assurance that you will abide by this restriction, and that you will help to ensure that only registered users have access to these areas of the site.

(5) The use of this site is subject to Washington and Lee's Computer Resources, Network and Email Use Policy, which can be found at http://www.wlu.edu/x31425.xml.

Please note that this site is also subject to the terms of the university-wide Washington and Lee Privacy Policy located at http://www.wlu.edu/x1709.xml.