15 Key Deposition Techniques in a Medical Malpractice Case
How to take a doctor's medical malpractice deposition. Learn Deposition Techniques that will help you conduct your deposition.
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A Whiplash Injury Claim Is NO BIG DEAL... Or Is It?
Whiplash is ingnored by many victims, feeling that it's no big deal. But over the years pain arousing without an accident occurring can be mind boggling. Years of agony is too late as you can't turn the clocks back.
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Anatomy of an International Debt Collection Case
Introduction In late June of 2003, I received an e-mail from Daniel Harris, who introduced himself as maritime lawyer from Seattle. He had found me through the internet and was asking me whether I wa...
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Baycol Lawsuit Lawyer: Baycol Side Effects Litigation
The German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG announced in August of 2001 a voluntary withdrawal of its drug Baycol (cerivastatin) from the US and European markets. Over 31 people have died while taking the drug. They perish of severe muscle breakdown, a rare condition that has been associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like Baycol. Baycol has been used worldwide by over 6 million people, and it will remain on the market in Japan where gemfibrozil is unavailable.
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Brief on Jailing Child Support Debtors in Unconstitutional Debtor Prisons
The demonization of noncustodial parents is used to justify all manner of inhumane treatment for those who owe child support. Sylvia Folk, a noncustodial mother, testified before Congress that she was incarcerated for seventy-two days for nonpayment. The judge candidly acknowledged his awareness that she lacked the money to pay but vowed to, and did, hold her until the ransom was paid by her church. As cruel as it sounds, the one remedy that almost always works is incarceration. Family court judges call it "the magic fountain."...
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Defective Products
Have you ever noticed how many warning labels are on things? As a child I always especially noticed the tag on the hair dryer because it addressed me directly: “Warn children of the risk of death by electrocution”. The 1994 Safety Regulations on general product safety require suppliers to provide safe products. Among the hundreds of products included are clothing, medicines, agricultural and horticultural products, DIY tools, food and drink, household goods, nursery goods, chemicals and pesticides, and motor vehicles.
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Examining the Legal Billing Rates
Every time you want to avail legal assistance, your finances are also one of your biggest considerations. I'm speaking here in terms of legal billing rates. These rates really vary based on the experience, prominence and prerogative of the lawyers. Lawyer fees differ.
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Filing a Civil Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment
At present, there are lots of sexual harassment victims who never come forward and report this crime. Many states have special rules for lawsuits brought by adults who suffered sexual abuse as a child. Sometimes, state laws extend the time period during which an adult can bring such a lawsuit. This is popularly known as statute of limitations. It is often difficult to win such cases, as any evidence of the incident/s and damages has faded during the time the child is growing up.
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Intellectual Property Forums Make $100 Billion Industry Accessible To Innovators
The intellectual property transfer market is now estimated to be worth over $100 billion. If you have a new idea, an invention, a new art or craft, you may be able to license it or sell it for millio...
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Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law can be quite confusing at times. Copyrights, trademarks and patents all have a role in protecting your hard earned content and knowing their role is half the battle.
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Law School Torts II Course Outline
This law school course outline covers the second semester course in Torts with topics including vicarious liability, scope of employment, independent contractors, defamation, strict liability, products liability, warranty, economic harm, nuisance, remedies, public figures, interference with prospective economic advantage, and many others.
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Lemon Vehicles - The Answer Is In The $Beans$
The real relationship between dealerships, manufacturers and their customers begins the instant dealerships and manufacturers suspect that a consumer has a lemon. Thereafter all their actions are directed toward making the consumer give up and go away.
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Licensing Your Copyrighted Works
If you've taken the necessary steps to register your copyrighted works, you inevitably will have an opportunity to royalties off of them. To take advantage of the opportunity, you will need to be familiar with copyright license agreements.
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Plans Aren't Wine, And They Don't Always Age Well
The following crossed my desk recently. The author gave me permission to share her story: "Please alert people to something we're experiencing right now - having to clean up the mess of someone not n...
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Presumption and the Lemon Law
You've heard the old adage, “If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.” We would say, you might presume it's a duck. Sure, there's an outside chance it's an albino spoonbill chicken disguised as a duck, but don't bet your next paycheck on it.
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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
One of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldn't happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to establish your financial and individual identity and reputation, and in one moment the illegal act of another washes it all away wreaking havoc on your financial life. The reasons for identity theft are as varied as the circumstances of the unsuspecting victims. There are ways to protect yourself. Being diligent and using common sense can go a long way in preventing this troublesome event from happening in your life. Following are some steps to consider.
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Rights and Obligations with Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you may want...
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Rights of Publicity For All - Model Releases in Foreign Countries
Photographers often travel to foreign countries and photograph the people there. Do you need to get a model release from the people you photograph? What if they don't speak English?
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Should You Hire An Accident Attorney
When should you consult with an accident attorney? You should seek the advise of an accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident. Do not wait. You could be giving up certain rights.
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Social Security Disability FAQ
WHAT ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS? Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some cases their dependents, similar ...
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The Identity Theft Epidemic : What The Experts Aren't Telling You
Picture yourself walking down the street, all alone. It's late at night. It's a bit brisk, and the wind is blowing through the tall buildings on both sides of you. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, some...
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Why Is My Case Taking So Long?
One of the most common questions we are asked is "Why is my case taking so long?" Many clients get angry as the time between the injury and the claim settlement gets longer and longer. Plaintiffs often vent their anger at their attorneys for the delay when, in most cases, it is not their fault. We constantly hear clients complain that their attorney is "not doing anything" or "my attorney won't tell me anything".
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Why You Need A Business Entity
When starting or expanding a business, many owners wonder if they should form a business entity and, if so, which one they should use. There is a wide variety of information and "pitches" being made on the Internet regarding the benefits of certain entities versus others. When you cut through the flak, however, the primary reason for forming a business entity is to create protection from personal liability arising from your business activities.
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Workers Compensation - Know Your Rights
Workers Compensation is a very complex system, A disputed issue arising under the claim regarding compensability or eligibility for, or the amount of, income or death benefits law firms can stand toe to toe for your rights.
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You Bought A Lemon, Now What?
Just because you have bought a lemon car or RV you don't have to be stuck with it.
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