When you start a business, there are many things that you need to take into consideration, but often the last one on the list is whether your business will need a lawyer. There are two professionals that every single business should have from the start – a trusted accountant and a lawyer who understands your […]
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Andrei Iancu Confirmed as Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office
Andrei Iancu has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the next Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, and the next Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Iancu was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 94-0.
The US Patent and Trademark Office Remains Open During Government Shutdown
At 12:01 AM on January 20, 2018, the United States Government went into shutdown based on impasse in congress over budgeting. Of course, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an agency of the United States Government. The government shutdown applies to all “non-essential” government agencies. For example, agencies that are considered as […]
Tips on Planning Your Estate
If you have worked hard over the years and amassed a sizeable estate, you will want to make sure you have a definite plan for passing it on to your heirs. If you don’t have a will, your estate will run the real risk of going through costly and time-consuming litigation, and whatever does end […]
Parenting Agreements Can Be Works in Progress
More often than not, when people divorce, they get a parenting agreement that is meant to keep the children happy, healthy, and safe. The words that are used in that parenting agreement should be the resolving point when any type of a dispute comes up. However, when both parents agree to something that may be […]
Jersey Day at Widerman Malek, PL
It was the 1st day of football season, so the Widerman Malek team once again donned their favorite team jerseys in order to represent and support them as they make their way through the season.
Widerman Malek Managing Partner Attends Roundtable Discussion with Senator Rubio
Mark Malek, Managing Partner of Widerman Malek, PL. attended a roundtable discussion with United States Senator Marco Rubio on Friday August 19, 2016 at Space Florida. The Senator was so well versed on the needs of the Space Coast and on how to enhance the Aerospace and Space industry in Florida. The Senator discussed energizing […]
Widerman Malek at the Brevard County Manatees Game in Support of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
On August 4th, the Widerman Malek team joined the Space Coast Chive at the Brevard County Manatees game in support of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project. The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project is a non-profit organization that helps medically fragile children and their families by supporting them in a variety of ways including Morgan’s Place, disability aid equipment, and emotional support, […]
Attorney Eric Hostetler has been appointed President of Melbourne Civic Theatre
Attorney Eric Hostetler of Widerman Malek, PL, has been appointed President of Melbourne Civic Theatre Board of Directors. Attorney Hostetler had been on the Board of Directors for a year and enjoys supporting the theatre and the local community. The Melbourne Civic Theatre (MCT) is Brevard County’s longest running arts association. MCT has been entertaining […]