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Classic Civil Commitment Proceeding: Miracle on 34th Street

The other day I sat down to watch the classic 1947 movie, Miracle on 34th Street starring Natalie Wood, Maureen…

11 years ago

Can a Judge Make a Plaintiff Pay for Defendant’s Legal Fees?

In England, there is a law referred to as the “Loser Pays” Rule.  The law states that the losing party…

11 years ago

Can Someone Trademark Your Catchphrase After It Is Cancelled?

Do you remember the ridiculously cheesy LifeCall commercial that first aired in 1989?  Perhaps you may be able to recall…

11 years ago

Inequitable Conduct

How do I defend allegations of patent infringement? An attorney may choose to argue that the infringed patent is invalid.…

11 years ago

We Both Have the Same Business Name. Am I in Trouble?

You started your company four years ago and everything is going well when all of a sudden you are handed…

11 years ago

Thanksgiving Day Patents

By: Mark R. Malek I am sure everyone has starved themselves to the point of near collapse in anticipation of…

11 years ago

No Legal Remedies for Generic Drugs

Does your pharmacist prescribe you generic drugs or brand name?  Does your health plan cover you for brand name drugs…

11 years ago

Textbook Publishers Sue Boundless Learning for Plagiarism

One of the biggest gripes I had with attending college had to be buying textbooks.  Ten years ago when I…

11 years ago

What to Do When Contract is Breached

For those who've watched the popular Home and Garden television show, Holmes Inspection, we have all seen homeowners distraught after contractors failed…

11 years ago

What is Involved in Preparing for a Civil Litigation Case

What is civil litigation?  What are the different types of civil litigation cases?  How does the civil litigation process work? …

11 years ago