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  • Understanding and Protecting Intellectual Property E-Guide

    Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property   Intellectual property is the product of your mental labor, consisting of four major forms: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The rights in each are protected thorough unique processes and are enforceable in court, subject to certain restrictions as discussed in this e-Guidebook.   In general:   ·      Patents protect i...

     

    Posted by Steven Becker 02/21/2020
  • DEADLY HIT-AND-RUN CAR ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE IN CALIFORNIA

    https://caliaccidentattorney.com/deadly-hit-run-car-accidents-rise-california/...

     

    Posted by 02/17/2020
  • MOST DANGEROUS INDIANAPOLIS ROADS

    What you’ll learn reading this article: If you drive one of Indy’s most dangerous roads on a routine basis. Why 21% of all deadly crashes in the U.S. occur at intersections. How to avoid an accident that could change your life forever. How do you avoid an accident that could change your life forever? Every time we get behind the wheel, we are taking our lives in our hands. Traffic accidents usually happen without warning and the results can be tragic. By focusing on safe driving habi...

     

    Posted by Donald Poynter 01/16/2020
  • California Bad Faith Insurance Study

    " A Closer Look at Insurance Bad Faith in California Insurance bad faith can be a complicated subset of insurance law to understand – and with every state having different regulations and statutes on it, this confusion can quickly become compounded." https://www.dawsonandrosenthal.com/california-insurance-bad-faith/ ...

     

    Posted by Sander Dawson 01/16/2020
  • Little Rock Child Custody Lawyer

    Establishing favorable custody and visitation terms should be the prime focus of all divorcing parents with minor children. The decisions that are made during this process can have a long-term effect on everyone’s well-being. Located in Little Rock, Worsham Law Firm, P.A. is a family law firm that is committed to protecting the best interests of children in custody, visitation and relocation matters. We can help you pursue and create arrangements that fully address your concerns regarding phys...

     

    Posted by Richard E. Worsham 12/30/2019
  • Little Rock Divorce Attorney

    Ending a marriage and contemplating the effect it will have on your family can be very emotional. That’s why it’s essential to get sound legal advice to protect your rights and well-being. If you are facing divorce, you need a thorough, accurate assessment of your legal options and a qualified advocate to help you accomplish your goals. In these matters, Worsham Law Firm, P.A. has helped hundreds of people from our Little Rock community, throughout Arkansas and from dozens of other states an...

     

    Posted by Richard E. Worsham 12/30/2019
  • Seniors!!! What is the biggest disadvantage of moving your house into a trust?

      When completing your estate plan, transferring the ownership of your real estate to a trust gives you a lot of benefit when it comes to ease of transfer for your family.  However, there are a few disadvantages you should consider.   Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the nation.  If you are 65 or older there are two exemptions that you can apply for:  the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption and the Senior Ci...

     

    Posted by Lauren Jackson 12/28/2019
  • Birth Injury Due to Medical Malpractice in Florida: What are Your Legal Options?

    Childbirth is the most anticipated time for expectant parents, especially the mother. She carries the child in her womb for nine months and goes through pain all this time so that one day she can give birth to her little angel. Will the baby look like her dad or her mom? What will their personality be like? What will we name them? These are the questions that are normally going through the parents minds. But, no one thinks about what’ll happen if their baby is injured during birth. Accidents ...

     

    Posted by David Shiner 11/12/2019
  • What If I Say No to the Insurance Company's First Car Accident Settlement Offer?

    After you’ve been injured in a car accident and you’ve gone on to file a third-party claim with the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider, expect a call from an insurance agent giving you a low-ball settlement offer. According to a New Jersey car accident lawyer, this is the insurance company’s standard operating procedure, so they can get things over with at the quickest and cheapest way. Don’t make a mistake of falling for the first offer because it is never for your advantage. ...

     

    Posted by Adam Rosengard 11/12/2019
  • WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIMS IN INDIANAPOLIS?

    Being involved in a car accident can result in serious injuries and substantial damages for victims and their families. If you or a loved one is injured in an Indianapolis traffic accident, you may receive compensation for your injuries and losses by filing one or more auto accident claims. You may receive compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, property damage, and physical injuries. Seeking out the help of an experienced Indianapolis personal injury attorney won’t undo the wron...

     

    Posted by Donald Poynter 08/29/2019
  • Divorce in Arizona-Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does it take to get divorced? Minimum: 64 days after service of the initial divorce documents.  A 64-day divorce generally occurs only in cases without children and with little to no assets or debts. Maximum: Complex cases such as those where custody/parenting time is contested, involving substantial assets, valuation and division of businesses, disputes over whether all or some of the property is sole and separate, and contested Spousal Maintenance (alimony) case...

     

    Posted by Zalena Kersting 08/04/2019
  • What is included in a home inspection report?

    If you are thinking of buying a home it is not required, but highly recommended, that you get a home inspection by a qualified home inspector.  What is a home inspection and how should you use the report? A home inspection is exactly what it sounds like, a thorough inspection of the property by a private licensed inspector.  Once you sign the real estate contract and the seller has accepted the contract by signing it, you need to schedule your home inspection to take place ...

     

    Posted by Lauren Jackson 07/23/2019
  • How a Car Accident Is Different from A Motorcycle Accident

    Do you know that motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die than a car driver in an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)?. Furthermore, instances of motorcycle injury are NOT treated in the same manner as instances of car accident injury.  In a recent article from our motorcycle accident lawyers, we summarized the three biggest differences between motorcycle accidents and car accidents. 1. Stats Comparison - Many Motorcycle Accidents Are...

     

    Posted by Franklin Azar 07/08/2019
  • How to protect your rights and maximize your settlement after a Florida car accident

    Everybody knows that traffic in Florida is a lot to deal with. Rush hours come together with traffic jams and everybody’s nerves are tense. Unfortunately, this often leads to a lot of car crashes. The state of Florida is the fifth most congested urban area nationwide. Just in this state, auto accidents kill nearly 3,000 people and car crash injuries exceed 165,000 a year. Twenty percent of the car accidents that occur in Florida take place in Miami-Dade County. This sort of event can b...

     

    Posted by Cleary Sean M. 06/20/2019
  • The Power of a Power of Attorney for Property

    The power of attorney for property in Illinois is a versatile and powerful document.  There are two main functions it serves for our clients at Lauren Jackson Law.  Not only is it used in all of our Estate Planning packages, but we also use it for our real estate clients who are selling property.    If I am drafting your estate plan, a power of attorney for property is strongly recommended and will be included.  This document lays...

     

    Posted by Lauren Jackson 06/11/2019
  • Searching for the Best Personal Injury Lawyer

    The majority of San Jose residents do not have a lawyer on retainer. Therefore, when they are involved in a severe accident, they must conduct a search for the best personal injury lawyer. Many will perform a quick Google search or ask their family and friends for recommendations. However, it is important to not solely rely on other people’s opinions when retaining the services of a San Jose personal injury lawyer. Here are several important qualities you should look f...

     

    Posted by Braid Pezzaglia 05/12/2019
  • How to Protect Your Business When Your Partner Files for Bankruptcy?

    Partnerships are business enterprises involving more than one party. People usually form partnerships because they know it’s more likely to succeed in a business with a partner than without one. Of course, there are inherent risks in having business partners. In order to avoid unexpected circumstances, make sure to involve an attorney from the outset to draw up a legal agreement. This agreement should include besides each partner’s duties and responsibilities, also a buy-sell agreemen...

     

    Posted by Kevin S. Neiman 05/01/2019
  • What happens to a house when the owner dies and their are no heirs?

    Occasionally, I have a case brought to my practice where a homeowner has died and had no known family members to whom the house should transfer.  In this case, there are a few different options for how to handle the future ownership of the house. If the homeowner created a trust before the death, and the house was properly transferred into the trust, then the successor trustee is responsible for making sure the mortgage payments are made out of other trust assets until such a time ...

     

    Posted by Lauren Jackson 03/31/2019
  • New Technology For War: The Legality of Drone-Based Targeted Killings Under International Law

    http://studentorgs.kentlaw.iit.edu/jicl/new-technology-for-war-the-legality-of-drone-based-targeted-killings-under-international-law/ Chicago-Kent | Journal of International and Comparative Law (Spring, 2016) ...

     

    Posted by Dalia Labrador 03/30/2019
  • Do beneficiaries have a right to see a copy of the trust?

    Yes, if you are named in a trust as a beneficiary then you are entitled to a copy of the trust and an accounting annually of the entire estate. A lot of people keep their estate plan private for a multitude of reasons.  However, when someone dies and you have been named as a beneficiary you may want to know your rights.  Whether, the trustee of the trust likes it or not they have to comply with the law by providing you with a copy of the trust and an accounting of the estate.  ...

     

    Posted by Lauren Jackson 03/04/2019