What Are the Most Common Forms of Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) refers to innovations of the mind, such as inventions, scholarly and creative works, patterns and marks, names and likenesses used in trade and business. All IP is protected by the various laws in existence locally, regionally nationally, and internationally. Laws exist for patents, trademarks, copyright, service marks, trade secrets and more. What
If That Is the Law Then
The nineteenth century British author Charles Dickens once worked as a clerk in a law firm and many of his novels’ characters were derived from clients he met during his work in the firm. In one of his novels from the 1840’s, I do not remember which Dickens’ novel, there was a colloquy between two
Bihar Braces Itself For Winter
‘Winter is coming.’ Bhola Rai may not have much idea about this trendy phrase, but he means it; he is preparing himself. Baraka Rajpur, a village situated in Bihar province of Northern India, is indeed preparing itself for the winter. Bhola Rai, in his 70s, is a peon in the government high school located on
Senior Care in Los Angeles
The need for senior care in Los Angeles has grown along with the population. In fact, it is estimated that the senior population will about double by 2030 from 1.6 million to 3 million. With that in mind, seniors should take steps to plan for senior care. Planning for Senior Care in Los Angeles Those
Information about Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Legal separation, and Annulment in California
Going through a divorce is arguably one of the worst things you’ll have to go through in your life. Emotionally, going through a divorce is analogous to go into a death in the family. The proper term for a divorce in the state of California is “dissolution of marriage.” The difference between a divorce and
DUI Lawyer Training
A DUI attorney is first and foremost a trained and license lawyer. If you are interested in building a lucrative practice built around defending those accused of vehicle-related crimes, you need to build general experience as an attorney. To become a lawyer, a person must be fully trained in the law of the country in
Copyright Infringement in the Digital World
Downloading files from the internet is not a crime, but if you download files for free which you usually have to pay for, then there’s a problem. The piracy issue occurs when the copyright owners do not get the amount that they are due. Piracy is the illegal copying and selling of copyrighted materials, but
Advance Directives: Three Simple Documents That Can Bring You Peace of Mind
When used together, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney can be powerful tools in making sure that your legal and medical wishes are carried out if you are unable to implement them yourself. These documents offer relatively inexpensive alternatives to costly guardianship proceedings for incapacitated loved ones. Power of Attorney: A power
The Legal System and Technology in the 21st Century
Technology has linked its way into just about every facet of human lifestyles. For your edification, this continuing discussion, as well as an addition to previous study formats. In offering this informational passage, the legal system is just one more profession that has been conquered by technology. We are aware of the court stenographers and
John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes, (born June five, 1883, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Eng. – died April twenty one, 1946, Firle, Sussex), English economist, journalist, and financier, best known for his economic theories (Keynesian economics) on the sources of too much unemployment. His most significant work, The General Theory of Employment, Money and Interest (1935-36), advocated a treatment for
Book Review: High Conflict People In Legal Disputes By Bill Eddy, LCSW, ESQ
The same person who suggested I read A New Way to Win by Tobias Desjardins also suggested I read High Conflict People in Legal Disputes by Bill Eddy, LCSW, ESQ, and I have to say that this book really helped me through some of the things I am going through. This particular book is geared
How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
A new client had just come in to see a famous lawyer. “Can you tell me how much you charge?” asked the client. “Of course”, the lawyer replied, “I charge $200 to answer three questions!” “Well that’s a bit steep, isn’t it?” “Yes it is”, said the lawyer, “And what’s your third question?” HOW MUCH
Should You Trust the Living Trust?
A prospective client called one day, stating she needed me to draft a revocable living trust for her. “Why do you need that particular document?” I asked. “Oh, [insert name of TV pundit] says you must have a living trust in order to avoid probate.” “And why do you have to avoid probate?” I asked in response. “Because [pundit] says probate is
Copyright Infringement Letter – What to Do Now?
Although known by several different names, such as a cease and desist letter, a notice letter, and a threat letter, any letter that notes ownership of a copyright and your infringement of that copyright must be taken seriously. A copyright infringement threat letter is a letter or email from an alleged copyright owner threatening to
Startup Law 101 Series – Distinctive Legal Aspects of Forming a Startup Business With a Founder Team
Introduction A startup with a founding team requires a special kind of company formation that differs from that used by a conventional small business in several key ways. This article alerts founders to those differences so that they can avoid mistakes in doing their setup. Attributes of a Typical Startup Business A startup is a
Situations When You Might Need the Assistance of a Family Law Attorney
Sometimes, you might need legal advice when making decisions that pertain to your family. The following are a few situations when you should consider speaking with an attorney before filing any documents on your own or making any final decisions. Divorce In the event that you decide to proceed with a divorce, a Chicago family
The Believer’s Guide To Legal Issues By Stephen Bloom
Biblical Principles For Christians Facing Legal Issues Stephen Bloom provides astute counsel to Christian families in “The Believer’s Guide to Legal Issues.” I found myself quickly engrossed in Stephen’s practical counsel, examples, illustrations, and his solid stand on Biblical principles when facing legal issues so prevalent in society today. The chapters are made up of
5 Tips for Writing Authentic Crime and Legal Fiction
Writing about a highly technical topic, like crime or law, can be intimidating. In the world of criminal law, there are innumerable rules, practices and procedures. Criminal lawyers speak their own language. To write a good crime or legal story, a writer needs to have credibility. Credibility comes from working within the rules of criminal