The world has watched admirably at the "wonder from down under, " a seemingly recession-proof economy that avoided a downturn after the global financial crisis and that has not experienced two successive quarters of negative growth for20 years.

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The Supreme Court heightened the standard of proof required under the money-laundering statute in a 2008 decision, Cuellar v.

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Under food-disparagement laws, the burden of proof is shifted.

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The CARD Act also requires that students under age 21 show proof of sufficient income or get a co-signer to obtain credit.

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Consumers under 21 must show proof of independent income to make their minimum monthly payments, or have an adult co-signer to qualify for a credit card.

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