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Do you always have to pay rent?

The short answer is no, you don't always have to pay your rent, but the circumstances that allow you to…

11 years ago

On Your Mark, Get Set, Blast Off!

If you happen to travel nearby the Kennedy Space Center on December 1st, there is a good chance you will…

11 years ago

Can I disinherit someone?

In Florida and many states (if not all states), the short answer is you can absolutely disinherit someone . . .…

11 years ago

Beware of Attractive Nuisances Laws in Florida

On January 19, 1986, the American children’s television show, Punky Brewster, featured an episode called “Cherie Lifesaver”.  During this episode,…

11 years ago

Utility Patents vs Design Patents

For inventors who wish to patent their inventions, may times they will need to acquire both utility and design patents. …

11 years ago

The Wedding is Called Off. Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?

We all know people who have gotten engaged only to call off their engagement a few months later.  Did you…

11 years ago

Different Types of Patent Applications

By: Mark R. Malek My last article provided a brief overview of the patent system.  I also wrote another article about…

11 years ago

What are the odds a case is going to trial?

Before starting my legal career, I often wondered how many civil cases actually go to trial.  I knew the number…

11 years ago

What Eminent Domain Abuse Gets You

How many of you remember the Kelo vs City of New London eminent domain case?  I remember it clearly.  I…

11 years ago

What does it take to create a trust?

A trust is an animal with several different heads.  In order to create a non-charitable trust, you need several different…

11 years ago