2016

Domestic Violence & Divorce: 3 Things To Know About Your First Legal Consultation

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If you're in a domestic abuse situation and stressed out about your first consultation with a divorce lawyer, there are certain things you should know. Below are three such things, as well as information on how a divorce attorney experienced in domestic violence cases can help you. 1. Your Lawyer May Request Documented Evidence When your lawyer requests documented evidence of domestic violence, they're aren't saying that they don't believe you.

3 June 2016

Tips To Help You Negotiate With An Insurance Company

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Following a car accident, you might have to negotiate with the insurance company to recover compensation for your damages. The negotiation process could end quickly or take several months. If you are new to negotiating with insurance companies, here are some tips to help you come out on top. Know the Value of Your Claim Once the insurance company adjuster assesses your vehicle, medical bills, and other related damages, he or she will know exactly what your claim is worth.

3 June 2016

3 Options For Dealing With Landlord Discrimination

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Have you encountered a landlord who has unlawfully discriminated against you? If you cannot work out your issues, you have the right to utilize the federal and state anti discrimination laws with regard to housing. There are a variety of options you can choose to remedy the problems you are having with the landlord: Speak Directly With the Landlord If the landlord is acting in an offensive or unfair way and you only want it to stop, you can try to speak to them about the issue and negotiate a truce and remain in the dwelling.

16 May 2016

Why You Should Apply for a Patent before Releasing Your Product

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If you have come up with an idea that is so exciting and revolutionary that you think you want to secure a patent, you are probably pretty excited about releasing this product or service to the general public. As of right now, your main concern might be launching your business, not worrying about the whole patenting process. However, even though you may prefer to release your product or service now and worry about a patent later, you might want to do things the other way around.

8 April 2016

2 Tips For Making Sure Your Non-compete Agreement Is Enforceable When Purchasing A Business

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Business owners that want to move on from their business are always looking for new owners who are willing to purchase it. Purchasing a new business can provide a number of new opportunities, however, it can also create a number of obstacles. One of the main issues is finding yourself in competition with the old owners after purchasing the business. In order to avoid this, a non-compete agreement should be drafted.

8 April 2016

3 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

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Whether someone's gross negligence or reckless behavior has caused you physical or mental trauma, you can oftentimes sue under the category of a personal injury lawsuit. If you wind up being the plaintiff in such a trial, it is important that you hire the services of a personal injury attorney. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn a few important reasons why hiring a personal injury lawyer is imperative for your case.

8 April 2016

Ho To Surrender Your Primary Home In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to gradually pay off debts under a payment plan approved by the court. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you don't have to give up assets, and you are permitted to keep your primary home. However, if you have a significant mortgage debt, you still can surrender your primary home to the lender to discharge the debt. Here are some tips on surrendering your primary residence to the lender with Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

23 February 2016

Potential Pitfalls You Might Face When Trying To Get A Permit To Sell Alcohol

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Opening a restaurant or nightclub can be exciting, but the process of acquiring a liquor license might not be so thrilling. If you have to face a local zoning committee in order to acquire a permit allowing you to sell alcoholic beverages at your new restaurant or nightclub, it's important that you understand the potential roadblocks you might face along the way. Identifying some of the potential pitfalls that could arise will allow you to prepare for the alcohol permitting process.

23 February 2016

3 Ways A Lawyer Can Help If Your Child Was Injured By A Dog

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If your child was not at fault when he or she was attacked by the other party's dog, it is time for you to hire a personal injury lawyer to make sure that you are rightfully compensated for the incident. Below, discover three of the ways that a personal injury lawyer can help with your child's dog attack injury so that he or she can receive justice. The Long-Term Needs of Your Child Will Be Assessed

5 February 2016

Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Litigation For Tenants

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If you rent your home or apartment, you may at some point need to head to court to gain back your security deposit. This tends to happen when a landlord believes that he or she is entitled to the funds from the deposit to take care of damage to the house. There is often a disagreement between the tenant and landlord as to what expenses count as normal wear and tear and which ones are actual damage.

18 January 2016