On Saturday June 6, 2015, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 1st Annual Dancing For The Space Coast event which was attended by over 650 people and raised over $225,000.00. Mason Williams, along with the help of many others, helped to raise money for the event and performed an east coast swing dance. Ninety […]
Labor laws vary from state to state. There are, however, some federal laws that all states must adhere to. To learn about some labor laws that are specific to Florida, keep reading. Florida has a minimum wage of $8.05. That may not sound like very much when compared to the highest minimum wage, which is […]
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 […]
What is Power of Attorney? A power of attorney grants the right to a person or persons to act on behalf of another. In many cases the authorities provided by such a document are abused or mishandled. To put it as simply as possible, under the new Durable Powers of Attorney Act, it is very […]
Did you know that states have trademark infringement laws as well as the Federal government? If you’ve obtained a federal trademark, you can file an infringement suit under federal laws, but don’t forget your state’s laws as well. Although states offer some level of protection, federal protection of trademarks is more extensive. The first step […]
Did you know there was a difference between a civil and criminal case? For starters, when you are sued in civil court, you do not start the process off in handcuffs – so you have that going for you. And anyone can sue you in civil court, for things that you might never imagine would […]
What is Copyright Law? Before you can take a quiz about copyright law, you must first understand the definition of a copyright. A copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. […]
Now that you have done all the leg work and have successfully acquired your patent, you may be wondering if you should push forward into production and venture down that sometimes daunting road, or if you should put a price tag on your invention and sell it to the highest bidder? If you choose to […]
I’m sure everyone has heard of families who have fought bitterly over the assets left behind when a loved one passes on. There are arguments over who gets Aunt Bertha’s china, who inherits Grandma’s recipe book, who gets mom’s jewelry or dad’s antique car collection. When nothing is written down to show your desire on […]
