As the Internet of Things (IoT) begins to emerge, with more and more everyday objects becoming connected to the internet to keep people automatically informed and updated on everything from which local gas station has the lowest prices to their resting heart rate, there’s an increasing market for intellectual property—and the acquisition of patents has once again become big business. If you’re going to take your company into those waters, however, it’s important to understand that doing your due diligence can make or break the value of a patent. Read More»
Michigan has just joined the growing list of states that are taking steps to prevent rapists from gaining parental rights over the children conceived in rape, should the mother choose to carry the baby to term. While similar bills exist in other states, the advocates say that many don’t go far enough to protect victims of rape. However, others may question whether some states go a little too far and could potentially deprive innocent fathers of their rights. Read More»
Building a strong and recognizable brand for your business or product can be essential for your long-term strategy. This will likely involve procuring a trademark to protect your brand, but there are likely some concerns about filing for a trademark that you could benefit from having addressed.
Why Would You Need To Invest In Procuring A Trademark?
One of the advantages of having a trademark is that you can register symbols, names and other attributes that are a key symbol for your business or service. Read More»
If you have been injured due to the fault of another person, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. The reason you want to consider doing this is because the compensation you receive will cover your medical expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering. In order to ensure that you receive the right amount of compensation that you deserve, you will want to consider the following four tips for handling your case: Read More»
The great thing about bankruptcy is that many of your financial debts will be discharged by a judge once the process is over. Unfortunately, there are people out there that may disagree with this decision, especially the people that you owe money to. You should be prepared for the possibility of a creditor or third party objecting to a debt discharge. Here is an overview about what this is about. Read More»
Auto accidents that involve commercial trucks can be devastating experiences for anyone to go through. Not surprisingly, many individuals will have to consider taking legal action in order to recover the damages that they suffered as a result of an accident with a commercial truck. But if you are like many other people, you might not have much experience with the legal system, which might mean that you could benefit from learning the answers to a couple fairly common questions about these accident cases. Read More»
While no couple enters into the bonds of holy matrimony with the intention of ending the relationship in divorce, that is exactly where some relationships do end. Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially taxing. It can be challenging to mitigate the emotional damage caused by a failed marriage, but you can protect your personal finances from disaster by divorce-proofing your income.
Here are three tips you can use to divorce-proof your personal finances in the future. Read More»
Whether it’s a trampoline incident on America’s Funniest Home Videos or an epic crash during a NASCAR race, people love seeing others get injured in silly and crazy ways. The growth of online video content has dramatically changed the way that these injury clips are shared and viewed through online resources. With so many surveillance cameras and cell phones, it’s very likely that your own public fall was captured on film. Read More»
If your wheelchair is struck by a car, you can end up seriously injured and you’ll need coverage and compensation for your medicals costs, loss of employment, pain, and other adaptive costs. Wheelchair accidents are not always so easy to defend in court. Here is what you’ll need to know about finding liability and seeking damages following the accident.
It’s not always the driver’s fault.
Generally, the driver who struck you will be found at fault for the accident, but sometimes, there are other circumstances that lead to the accident that move the fault to a third party. Read More»
The amount of child support you receive after a divorce isn’t set in stone. It is possible for the amount to be changed in the future. In fact, you can even go back to court and request an increase in child support if necessary. The following guide can help you determine if this is a good idea.
Has your income recently dropped?
If your income has dropped due to no fault of your own, such as a layoff or reduced hours, you may be able to get a temporary increase in child support to help offset the expenses of raising children until you can find new employment. Read More»
