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 benefit […]
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 […]
Probate is no fun – right? Who wants to deal with the courts when you are trying to get your hands on the assets you are entitled to when someone passes? Wait, aren’t you supposed to be mourning that person’s death and not worrying about how much money you are going to get? In a […]
Many people think that it is not necessary to leave behind any last wills and testaments about their personal belongings for various reasons. This is a wrong choice as in such a scenario, the state will make one on its own, which may create a point of contention and a series of law suits between […]
When a person wishes to create a will, they may also create a power of attorney just in case something may happen in the future to incapacitate them from making individual and legal decisions. Each state may vary on how to create the power of attorney. The person who is given the power of attorney […]
In the most unfortunate event that you have to file for bankruptcy, it would be wise to know in advance what you would be getting into. As of 2005 the rules governing this circumstance have changed and what is required now is: a) Credit Counseling and financial management. All individuals that need to file for […]
Many people wonder why it is necessary to be represented by a lawyer when they have a dispute to settle. Maybe it would be best if they knew what is involved, when a case goes to court. The terms Whenever an entity (person, organization, company, etc…) had a complaint against another entity, the old way […]
Definition of Defective Products One of the major causes for personal injuries or deaths in Florida and the U.S.A. are dangerous & defective products. The law defines such products as, when their manufacturer has failed to sell to the public, products that conform with the applicable standards of safety, or has not adequately warned the […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “personal injury” many times before. If you follow the news at all, you see court awards from a lawsuit for “personal injury”. Some court awards are outrageously high and others more reasonable. You probably have insurance on your car and home for “personal injury”. So what exactly does “personal […]
