If you have ever wanted to sue a business (or a person) you probably know that one of the first things you must do is establish that the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Personal jurisdiction means that the court has the ability to exercise its authority over the defendant and force the […]
On Friday, May 27th, the team of Widerman Malek went to Space Coast Stadium in Viera to view the game between the Brevard County Manatees vs. the Tampa Yankees. Please feel free to view pictures of the event below.
Trademarks can serve multiple purposes and they can vary according to the company and what their overall intention is. There are two main purposes that a trademark serves. One is distinguishing and identifying services or goods that a seller or manufacturer sells or is sold by other companies or sellers. The second is to […]
Widerman Malek, PL sponsored a table at the Women of Excellence Awards Gala on May 19, 2016 and had a great time at the event. The gala was packed with many friends, clients, and acquaintances. Mary Kinberg, Business Development Director from Widerman Malek, was honored to be one of the nominees for the award “Professional Accomplishments […]
In the event that you are filing a lawsuit against another person, whether it is for a divorce, accident, or other terms for suing another, having a legal litigation information sheet is required for many states. It may or may not be required in the state that you reside in, but may be required […]
One of the basic tenets of our judicial system is that someone cannot be sued unless they have been advised of the lawsuit so they may have the opportunity to appear in court and defend themselves. Although there are some exceptions to the general rule—such as service by publication when a defendant cannot be […]
If you are considering filing a lawsuit against someone you have probably already started to plan your strategy: how you will convince the judge (or jury, depending on whether it is a bench trial or not) that you have been wronged and should be compensated for the injury that you have suffered. During the […]
When you own a business you own everything, or do you? A large portion of business law has to do with property. There are two types of property that business law deals with and they are personal and real. Although individuals can also have real property and personal property, business property is not much […]
Many people believe that they understand certain words when in legal documents they could be used in another manner. Understanding legal definitions has been the downfall of several documents as many parties will sign them and believe that they understand entirely. With a licensing agreement, that could be a very costly mistake. Many who […]
