Probate law is a term probably everyone has heard of. We’ve all heard of probate judges. Do you have any idea what probate law includes? You might have a few guesses, but read further to fully understand what probate law is. First, let’s define “probate”. Probate is actually a legal document. When someone dies, receiving […]
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Common Law Marriages
Through the years, many people have claimed they had been in a “common law” marriage. This claim normally occurs during a break-up or a death of the other partner. The person claiming this “common law” marriage status is usually looking for compensation or an equitable division of property. Just what is a “common law” marriage […]
Why Is It Essential To Have A Copyright?
A copyright is an exclusive and legitimate right that is given to a creator or author to write, print, publish, film, record or perform any musical, literary, or artistic content or material. It also gives a person, party or entity legal ownership of any work they produce. A copyright is a federal law in the […]
Changes in Marital Law in Florida
It is not uncommon for states to change laws as circumstances merit. As society sees a need for change, it’s up to each state to determine its stance on the law that governs that area. Marital law is no different. Over the years Florida has changed its legal view on several laws. Here is a […]
Would Peter Fonda’s “Easy Rider” be legal in Florida?
One thing I like to do is compare movies, TV shows and books to real life. Is this something that could happen? Are the facts around the story real? Do the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy use actual medical terms and procedures? Are the arrests made on Law and Order SVU real charges? So, in taking […]
Intellectual Property Laws and Musicians
Musicians can slog away for months in order to write a good song and then compose the music for it. It is indeed an incredibly emotionally draining exercise that can hardly be comprehended by anyone who has never worked in that industry and considering the competition for being at the top of the charts, one […]
Kelly G. Swartz Joins Widerman Malek, PL
March 25, 2015 Contact: Mark Malek Tel. 321-255-2332 Email: mark@uslegalteam.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KELLY G. SWARTZ Widerman Malek, PL is pleased to announce that Kelly G. Swartz of Ingenuity Law has joined the firm as a Patent Attorney. Swartz, a member of the Florida bar, graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in […]
Cosmetic Surgery and Personal Injury Claims
Beauty; they say it is in the eye of the beholder. We really do not believe that. You can tell by all the people getting cosmetic surgery these days. Celebrities use cosmetic surgery to try and maintain their youth to stay employable as well as alter their appearance to be more attractive. Most of the […]
Rise in Hit and Run Accidents in Florida
A couple, Joyce and Jim, who is enjoying the lifestyle of their very own paradise in Florida, walks eight miles a day. And why not? The weather is warm and the sun is shining almost every day. It is the perfect place to enjoy retirement. It was the perfect place to enjoy retirement until the […]
Wrongful death by execution
Everyone knows that the justice system isn’t 100% right 100% of the time. There have been innocent people found guilty in many different areas of the law. It’s nearly impossible to determine if all the inmates in prison are innocent, like they claim, but DNA has cleared some of their convictions. Some of the evidence […]
