Have you ever heard of the McDonald’s settlement to the lady who complained the coffee was too hot? Many thought the settlement was ridiculously high. But that settlement is not the largest settlement in the United States. The largest settlement in the United States is the Master Settlement Agreement and it involved a $206 […]
Most people dream of having their own business. They have visions of running the business on their own terms, working the hours that they want to. They see themselves having perfect employees and making money hand over fist. That’s a lovely picture and sometimes, if someone is prepared to go into business for themselves […]
Intellectual property might be a mystery to many. What is it? Intellectual property is something created by a person, like a type of document that is created by using an individual’s intellect and creativity. Any person, who creates music, writes, makes a movie or takes photographs, can use the definition of intellectual property to […]
Everyone should prepare their finances for the day when they are no longer with us. Your estate can be dispersed anyway you see fit. Why would someone consider setting up a trust instead of dispersing an amount immediately to someone? It could be a matter of age. If a person is leaving an amount […]
Attorney Mason Williams of Widerman Malek, PL has recently been appointed to the Barry Law School Alumni Chapter Executive Board as the Secretary. Mason is the first Board member living outside of the Orlando area to become a member of the Board. Mason plans to strive for active association and community involvement throughout the […]
Most folks are familiar with the terms “adoption” or “foster care”. We know these terms involve caring for children and/or making them a permanent part of our family. Are you familiar with the term “guardianship”? You may not be as familiar with it as the other two, but chances are you will have the […]
Have you ever witnessed a friend or family member go through the divorce process? I bet you heard them say they were going to be civil going through the divorce. And as the situation went through the courts, the civility went by the wayside. Divorces are not typically civil. They deal with the most […]
Geographical Indications is a new term. This term is without a doubt the latest term to be covered under the definition of intellectual property rights. The term references the value of the names of places like Champagne, Darjeeling and Chianti. These names are the actual names of places and are also thought of in […]
Purchasing a car can be a stressful event. Not only is it normally a large expenditure but it also can involve pressure tactics and the filling out of paperwork you’re unfamiliar with. It’s important to know your rights and to protect your interests when spending so much money. The following are three common […]
