Legal Issues Category

Trademark Infringement

trademark infringementInfringement is the act of violating a law or a right, and is most commonly related to intellectual property.

Punishment for infringement can be either civil or criminal.

Civil penalties for infringement include paying back damages to the copyright, patent or trademark owner.

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  • 09/19/2011 by admin

Mesothelioma Claims

mesothelioma claimsMesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos, a mineral that can be found in products at home or in the workplace.

The disease develops once asbestos fibers are inhaled and attach to the lungs.

Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or alternative methods such as acupuncture to lessen the side effects.

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  • 09/14/2011 by admin

Wrongful Death

wrongful death width=A death is considered “wrongful” when a person is killed as a result of negligence or misconduct by another person, company, or entity.

The main measure of damage in a wrongful death case is usually financial.

The monetary action resulting from a wrongful death case is generally distributed to surviving immediate family members of the deceased.

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  • 08/24/2011 by admin

Buying A Franchise

buying a franchiseIf you want to own a business, buying a franchise might be the best way to make that dream come true.

Opening any new business takes a great idea, time, and money. Buying an already existing business is a great way to cut down on all three of those stress factors.

Buying a franchise is essentially buying an already establishing brand and business model.

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  • 08/22/2011 by admin

The Governator Seeks Suspension of Spousal Support

Divorce Spousal SupportFormer California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has filed paperwork with the Court in California requesting that his spousal support obligation be suspended.

If Arnold is asking for the suspension of the Order, he must be under a current Court Order to support his estranged wife, Maria Schriver. 

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  • 07/25/2011 by admin