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- Five Signs Of Ineffective Lawyer Towards A Dog Bite Case - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaYou were accidentally bitten by a dog of your neighbor. Because of the incident, you barely need the service of a dog bite lawyer to handle your case. However, there's a tendency that you are not satisfied with his service that you expect. Now, how could you determine if he's really not the ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Going Legal: How to Find & Work with an Attorney for Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroDeciding Whether to Go Legal As a former full-time practicing attorney and now a small business owner, I have been on both sides of the fence when it comes to the legal issues a business owner may face. This provides me with the distinct advantage of knowing when to call in an attorney for ...
Views: 2434(4 votes) - Intellectual Property: Using the Right Tools for the Right Problems - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from ANDREW SCHROEDERPatents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, otherwise known as Intellectual Property, are all tools you can use for your inventions, products or services. And each comes with their advantages, and weaknesses. If you can learn about their own strengths and weaknesses, they can be used in a more ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - International Trade Compliance - 9 Principles of Effective Compliance Programs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from James AnzaloneNext to willful violation, self blinding (refusing to accept information about an export) is the most significant aggravating factor in increasing an exporter’s chance of getting slapped with a major civil penalty from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). So, what is the best way to ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Internet Fraud - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerInternet fraud has become popular these days, the main reason being it is on the rise and it is simply a new outlet for scammers. This scamming is either done by a person or by mail. The more technology we get the more options of scamming a scammer has therefore these kinds of scamming increases ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - Judgment Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerA judgment is the decision made by the judge; he is the one who decides on who has to pay and how much they have to pay. A private investigator will often look over the court documents to determine what is owed and to whom. They will use tracers, forensic accounting, financial checks, background ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Know Some Facts While Hiring a Law Firm for Your Legal Matters - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Victor OparaIt has become a common practice for individuals, businesses and organizations to hire a law firm to deal with various legal issues in their lives. It is important that when you plan to hire one, you need to be sure whether it is capable of carrying out your best interest and is competent enough ...
Views: 819(2 votes) - Know Your Rights Against Unfair Debt Collection Practices - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Larry SmithConsumers are being bombarded with attempts to collect old debts where the legal responsibility to pay the debt has been extinguished. Collectors attempt to coerce people to make payment on a debt that is too old to file a lawsuit against and too old to mention on a credit report. With no real ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Know your Rights in the FDCPA - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John KevinThe Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) has laid down guidelines for fair debt collection. It has clearly listed the regulations and violations of fair debt collection. As a consumer you have rights for fair debt collection even if you owe. As a consumer you have a right to: Refuse ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Legal Immigration DNA Testing - How To Watch For Hidden Fees - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Maura LEmbassy / Immigration DNA testing DNA testing is increasingly becoming a required step in completing the Immigration process for family members. A biological relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary must be proven when the birth certificate is deemed not sufficient by the USCIS ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - Legal Processes Of A Lawyer- Construction Accident Issues - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe all know that one of the most dangerous place in the community is the construction site. That's why people who are working there are required to wear helmet and some protectors. There is also a person that continually checking the safety of the construction workers as well as the safety of ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Litigation Support - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerWhen devising a legal strategy, attorneys must have a complete understanding of the facts of the case. Often key pieces of data are missing that may prevent counsel from providing fully informed legal advice to their clients. Professional investigators offer assistance to attorneys by ...
Views: 795(3 votes) - Loss Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerLoss prevention simply means preventing the loss of someone or something you value. An investigator can help in many ways to prevent loss. This can range from property loss to financial loss as well as physical loss. There are many ways in which you can prevent these losses. They can help ...
Views: 760(2 votes) - Marine Investigation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerThese can range from boat owners with serious warranty claim disputes and faulty repair issues to being hired by lawyers as investigators as either fact witnesses or expert witnesses. Marine investigators often work for boat owners who are having trouble with insurance claim issues, assisting ...
Views: 813(2 votes) - Medical Malpractice - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerThese days apart from other regular frauds and problems medical malpractice has become more common. This Medical malpractice can be of many ways. When you go to a physician with your health problem, it is the physician’s responsibility to ensure that the medication you take suits you and does ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Asbestos Exposure and Other Tragedies You May Ignore (Reading About) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiLung Cancer, like all forms of cancer, is a terrible disease. It leaves its victims in so much pain and throws away their quality of life. It is caused through a variety of ways, the most popular one being tobacco smoking. Not surprising, considering the vast amount of people across the world ...
Views: 2628(2 votes) - Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Asbestos Exposure and Other Tragedies You May Ignore (Reading About) - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiLung Cancer, like all forms of cancer, is a terrible disease. It leaves its victims in so much pain and throws away their quality of life. It is caused through a variety of ways, the most popular one being tobacco smoking. Not surprising, considering the vast amount of people across the world ...
Views: 2628(2 votes) - Mining Investigation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerSome jobs need investigation to be done prior to working. One such job is that of mining. At times it so happens that mining at certain places could be dangerous to the health. Therefore before you start working in such a job it is better to talk to an investigator and find out all the details ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Missing Heirs Investigation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerMissing heir’s investigation is a little rare and is a little different from missing persons because you are not looking for someone who has been kidnapped or someone who is lost. Missing heir’s is about looking for heirs who is to receive either money or any other type of estate that is left ...
Views: 852(2 votes) - Mystery Shopper Investigation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerIf you want to know how well a business is running, considering their customer service, honesty at business etc, then you are at the right place. May it be your own business or others business, by availing mystery shopper investigation service; you can have a check on the working of the ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Organize the Business Structure That Is Right for Your New Enterprise - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery business requires a structure that will withstand necessary legal and governmental scrutiny. The choice of how to organize a new enterprise should be made based on the needs and capacity of the owner(s) to maintain and detail the records, history and finances of the business. Many ...
Views: 2788(3 votes) - Patent Violations - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerPatent violation is nothing but the process of misusing someone’s invention or creation or the process of copying the product and selling it to someone else. This happens very often. In such a case it is always better you make sure that this does not happen to you. Patent violation could also be ...
Views: 738(2 votes) - Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Protect Your Invention! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickePatent numbers are issued sequentially, beginning with the number one. Patent number one was issued to Samuel Hopkins on July 31, 1790. It took 75 years for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to issue patent number 1,000,000. Patent number 7,000,000 was issued February 14, ...
Views: 1963(3 votes) - Process Service - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Jay BarkerProcess Service is the process of serving the papers of summons of court order. Most of the times an investigator are used to do the serving process. This is because mostly the person who is being served does not want to be present and requires looking for the person. If a person does not want ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Risk Assessment - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jay BarkerThere are many types of risks, physical risks, financial risk, documental risk and so on. If you are under any sort of risk and you are clueless how to go about it. Then the right thing for you to do is to contact an investigator so that you can overcome those risks easily. The investigators are ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Roles Of Parents And Lawyer In Teenage Car Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe all know that teenagers are aggressive and one of their exciting hobbies is car driving. In every sate, teenage car accidents is rampant and it is so alarming to the part of the government as well as their parents. Hence, the parent of a teenager who's fond of driving must see to it that ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Settlement Funding Offers The Money You Need and Deserve Now - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Steven ClarkIf you have ever found yourself in a position where your health or property has been compromised by a third party force leaving you with medical expenses and other bills, you are not the only one. It’s a fact of life, legal proceedings can take months and years to be completed before you see any ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Spreading Business Overseas - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from saurabh sharmaMost of the well equipped businessmen look for taking their business from national market to international market. For such willing businessmen easycanadavisa.ca provides the perfect program of business immigration under which they can move their business to Canada or can invest in Canadian ...
Views: 664(2 votes) - The Keys to Creating a More Productive Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt was once said, that “Quality is never an accident: it is the result of higher intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives”. While studying hundreds of law practices, large and small, in the big cities and small ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Undercover Investigation - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Jay BarkerUndercover investigation is most often used by an investigator because it is necessary. With undercover operations the investigator can get more useful facts and evidence of other activities for your protection or court case. A lot of political and everyday people use an investigator for ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - When Seat Belts Cause Serious Injury - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaYou have probably seen the advertisements on television extolling the virtues of seat belts, how they are required by law and save lives more than any other safety feature on your car. But how true is it that seat belts save lives and are there instances when seat belts can cause you to be more ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Which to File: Provisional Patent Applicatons or NonProvisional Patent Applications? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from ANDREW SCHROEDERIt used to be the case that Provisional applications were the first step along the arduous patent application process. They were typically drafted by the inventor pro per. And afterwards, the provisional patent application was sent over to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Stop a Tax Levy by Entering into an Installment Agreement - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Matt RobinsonSo you need to stop a tax levy? This is a difficult situation to be in. It means that you owe the IRS money, but have not decided to pay them or even attempt to do so. There are many ways to stop a tax levy which include bank levies, wage levies (often called wage garnishment) and so on. Some of ...
Views: 1235(3 votes) - Mortgage (and Short Sale) Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007 Survives Fiscal Cliff - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Jonathan KlurfeldOne of the more frequent questions asked by a homeowner considering a short sale to cure foreclosure is whether the homeowner will be taxed on this forgiveness. Some background: Typically a short sale occurs when the property is no longer worth the amount that the lender is suing you in ...
Views: 791(5 votes) - A Judgment Has Been Entered Against Me. What Happens Now? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Gordon LevinsonOnce a creditor has obtained a judgment against you, chances are they will likely attempt to enforce it. There are many collection tools available in this regard depending on whether collection is sought against a business or individual. The following are the most common ways a judgment ...
Views: 13558(2 votes) - How a Cool Food Product Lost an Important Marketing Advantage - and Died - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Geoff FickeHow a Cool Food Product Lost an Important Marketing Advantage - and Died Recently I was interviewed by a national small business magazine about a topic that is all too real; and very problematic for small businessmen. The author of the story was trying to solve a simple problem that many of ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Missing Persons - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Jay BarkerIt so happens in some cases that your loved one goes missing. In such cases you would want to use the best of services to get your loved one back. Then for the best and fastest service you need to contact an investigator, they will take immediate action and work on the case. The private ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - The Key to Successful Loan Modifications - Loan Modification Advice - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Greg FeldmanAs the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) approaches its sixth month, the challenges facing the plan are becoming more clearly defined while solutions to those challenges remain a work in progress. Admittedly off to a slow start, the program has about 200,000 loan ...
Views: 2499(2 votes) - 10 Steps for Taking Advantage of Technology to Grow Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt is more important than ever before that our businesses embrace technology if we want to grow during this down economic time. Many business owners and corporations look for that one key idea or system that's going to take their business to the next level. However, it's been my experience ...
Views: 4263(1 vote) - 5 Most Common Questions about Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Eric C. CheshireNot a day goes by without at least one or more of these questions. We hope this list will help you in your decision. 1) Is my spouse entitled to half of everything I own? Generally speaking, yes. Most assets acquired during the marriage are considered marital property and are subject to ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Bankruptcy Can Avoid Foreclosure - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Mark HavenIn the course to avoid foreclosures, Bankruptcy can be the most reliable option today especially to many homeowners who face foreclosure and the best solution for a lot of extreme financial hardships. Filing bankruptcy will put the entire foreclosure process on hold, which is very important for ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Business and corporate lawyer - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Marina PalAppellant sought review of an order of the Superior Court, San Francisco County (California) that entered judgment, upon a jury verdict, convicting appellant of one count of oral copulation, two counts of rape, and one count of assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury in violation ...
Views: 454(1 vote) - Different Types of Lawyers for Different Types of Problems - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Priyank SEveryone at some time in their life will need to hire a lawyer, whether it’s to help sell a house, sort out a divorce or settle a lawsuit. While some lawyers are considered general practitioners, others specialize in a specific area. Keep in mind that most lawyers fall into one of two ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Legal Services a Notary Public Offers - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Irina PoloskovaMost of the documents a notary public is required to witness are documents that are needed for legal purposes. These legal documents include: Transfer of Deed of Sale; acknowledgments; affidavits such affidavit of loss, adoption, citizenship, authentication of documents, oaths, and many ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Loan Modification California - Serves Fruitful in Reducing Mortgage Payments & Avoiding Foreclosures - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Mark HavenA loan modification reduces monthly mortgage payments and makes them more affordable for you. Loan modifications can be done whether or not a person is behind in the loan payments, based on his or her financial situation, current hardship, and ability to make smaller payments. Loan modification ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Prenuptial Agreements to Have and to Hold - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Priyank SaxenaLots has been heard about the prenup (premarital) agreements of the rich and famous: Donald and Ivana Trump, Brittany Spears and Kevin Federline, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, Liz Taylor ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - Real Estate Lawyer – Why Should You Hire? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from CR RinkerPurchasing a real estate property is not easy as it may seem, it involves several complex legal procedure. Besides, there are certain rules that you must abide by while purchasing a property. The rules and the procedures can be very confusing to understand, it is therefore better to appoint a ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - Steps to Become a Notary Public - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Irina PoloskovaTo be become a notary public in the United States is not a hard undertaking because he or she does not need specialized training or experience to become one. It is one job that is quite easy to do, only requiring the person who wants to provide notarial services to tackle and pass a short test, ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Updating Your Employee Handbook? Four Reasons to Hire an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIs it time to update your employee handbook or manual? Are you wondering if you should handle the task internally or hire a human resource management consultant to work with you on the project? While the matter of how much help you might need is a function of how much time and expertise that you ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Do You Understand Your Own Business Agreement? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroWhen you agree to perform services for a client, and the client agrees to pay you for such services, you and your client have entered into a legal contract, often referred to as an agreement. The terms of the agreement, however, are difficult to recall and prove unless in writing. A written ...
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