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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES;

During the normal course of business, the Company may be exposed to litigation. When the Company becomes aware of potential litigation, it evaluates the merits of the case in accordance with ASC 450-20-50, Contingencies. The Company evaluates its exposure to the matter, possible legal or settlement strategies and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. If the Company determines that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, it establishes the necessary accruals. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $0 and $83,000 in contingent liabilities, and the below outstanding lawsuits against the Company:

As of December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $83,000 in contingent liabilities, as per the lawsuit Atlas Funding vs. Northway Mining, which resulted in an initial judgment amount of $109,512, and Grand Capital vs. Northway Mining, which resulted in an initial judgment amount of $75,225, initiated against the Company. On May 2, 2019, the Company settled the lawsuit of Grand Capital vs. Northway Mining. Based on the settlement agreement, the Company issued a new note for $55,175 to replace the original note and made a commitment to make a weekly payment of $1,000 against the new note. On June 11, 2019, the Company settled the lawsuit of Atlas Funding vs. Northway Mining for one payment of $25,000. As a result of the settlement of both debts, the Company recognized a gain on settlement of $60,904 in addition to $83,000 due to the elimination of the contingent liability associated with the lawsuits. The total gain of $143,904 has been included in net loss from discontinued operations (Note 3).