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Professionals, including attorneys, and individuals may find themselves subject to a defamation lawsuit. Attorneys, however, may sometimes rely on absolute or

Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs,” said Malcom Forbes.  An industry that generates over $13 billion annually, diamonds are considered one of the world’s major natural resources.  Critical to the integrity of the market are reports or certificates that grade the quality of the stones