Probably one of the most famous celebrity probate cases is that of Anna Nicole Smith and the death of her husband, billionaire J Howard Marshall. Smith and Marshall married when she was 27 and he was 89. This age difference caused many to believe Smith married Marshall only for the financial gain she would […]
Purpose of Patents A patent is important because it can help safeguard your invention. It can protect any product, design or process that meets certain specifications according to its originality, practicality, suitability, and utility. In most cases, a patent can protect an invention for up to 20 years. This time period starts soon […]
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 […]
Bernie Madoff and Martha Stewart; on the face of it these two would seem to have little in common. Bernie Madoff was an investment advisor and financier. He founded Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities, a Wall Street firm. Martha Stewart is known for her décor, recipes and homemaking skills. She is envied by women […]
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is hosting “Dancing For The Space Coast” on June 6, 2015. This is a new and unique event to help support numerous charities in our community. This year, the recipient charities are The Scott Center For Autism, Serene Harbor that supports the victims of Domestic Violence, and the […]
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 […]
For many, the last will and testament is a chance to make a statement about those who have stood by them and those who haven’t. There have been some truly unusual wills that have gone through the probate process. It would seem, the more unusual the will, the more certain it will be contested. […]
Having an open and free marketplace is essential to have a prosperous economy. When businesses are competing for customers it gives those customers the benefits of more choices, lower prices, better quality and more innovation. The laws of the competitive marketplace are enforced by the FTC, Federal Trade Commission. The antitrust laws they enforce […]
The United States Department of Labor has enacted employment laws to protect both employees and employers in the workplace. These laws protect people in the workplace from discrimination, violence, unfair pay practices, health and safety violation and the like. Labor disputes go back to 1636 when fishermen went on strike of the coast of […]
