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How an Intellectual Property Lawyer can Protect Your IP Rights

Intellectual property is the collective reference for the intangible rights owned by an individual or business over their non-monetary products. Although intangible, intellectual property (also known as IP) can be sold, assigned, licensed much like o...

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When Is An Insurance Company Acting In Bad Faith In California?

Implicit in every insurance policy is the promise of good faith and fair dealing. In California, when an insurer refuses to settle a claim on behalf of its insuredthereby financially jeopardizing the insuredit is acting in bad faith. In such instance...

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Parents Pursue Claim Against Doctor And Nurse Alleging Their Child Died While In Fetal Distress

Parents Pursue Claim Against Doctor and Nurse Alleging Their Child Died While in Fetal Distress. Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare. When a child dies, the parents are left in a state of shock, disbelief, and grief. However, when a child d...

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Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by: Trent R. Wilcox Q: What is the Hague Convention? A. The Hague Convention is a term used to cover a number of international treaties on differ...

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Mechanic\'s Liens and Attorneys Fees

Based on California LawOur office is commonly asked whether a contractor who files an action to foreclose on a mechanics lien can recover his attorneys fees against the owner of the property if he prevails at trial. There is a distinction in the type...

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Cerebral Palsy – General Information you should know.

Cerebral Palsy – General Information you should know.From the legal staff at Irom Law Copyright © 2005 Irom, Wittels, Freund, Berne & Serra, P.C. All Rights Reserved. Did you know that approximately 10,000 children born in the United States ea...

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Nurse Keeps Waiting For Doctor To Show Up While Baby In Fetal Distress

As fetal distress is a dangerous problem in pregnancy that frequently entails a diminished oxygen supply to the unborn infant. Thus, if fetal distress is noted action should be taken right away to circumvent injury to the child. Below we consider the...

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Do Police Have Privacy Rights During Traffic Stops?

What is the extent of police officers' right to privacy during routine traffic stops, especially with regard to photography or recording? Since they are typically pulling people over on public roads, it would fall under "fair view," meaning if a...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress by: Richard A. Chapo Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison s...

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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas by: Scott Morgan This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony in Texas. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualifie...

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