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A Few Things You Should Know about Shoplifting

If you are an adult that doesn’t see much harm in taking a a low priced item from a store, there are a few important things you need to know.

There are many actions regarded as shoplifting

Most people when they think of shoplifting, only think about leaving the store with merchandise that you didn’t pay for. However, there are many things that people do in retail stores that fall under the category of shoplifting. For example, if you do anything to alter price tags, you are breaking the law. (more…)

What You Need To Know about Pre-nuptial agreements

Pre-nuptial agreements are becoming popular very recently as people see celebrities having such. There are a lot of people who are not very knowledgeable on pre-nuptial agreements though. Pre-nuptial agreements, or pre-nup for short, mean that certain properties are denied from the other party in case of a divorce.

All details provided as a reference only, provided on behalf of Attorney Elan Wurtzel P.C. (more…)

The potential problems with giving USPTO fee-setting authority

The United States Congress is currently considering a bill called the Patent Reform Act of 2011. This bill contains a list of long-desired reforms to the US patent system, with the intent of streamlining and improving the way in which inventors and companies protect their intellectual property. The reform bill features changes to how patents are claimed, the way damages are doled out, and the way in which individuals or corporations can challenge patents. However, there is one aspect that has been the subject of some inquiry and controversy: under the new bill, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) would have the ability and authority to set their own fees at will, without prior consultation or lawmaker action. (more…)

5 most common trucking accidents that lead to personal injury

Truck drivers experience unique types of vehicle accidents, when compared with the general motorist population. Trucking accidents are rarely minor incidents. They destroy property and lives. Those who survive often incur major injuries, such as spine injuries, broken bones, head trauma, or damage to internal organs.

All details and information herein contained is provided on behalf of the Mesa personal injury lawyer firm of Goldberg & Osborne, and is intended as a reference only. (more…)

Aspects of Medical Malpractice

Several aspects are related to medical malpractice and victims of such should be knowledgeable about it. Roughly 1% of hospital cases result to injuries due to hospital negligence; 25% of these cases result to death due to complications.

All details herein provided are for informational purposes only, contact experienced Valparaiso injury attorneys for additional details.

Hospital negligence refers to circumstances where a doctor or a healthcare professional does not provide quality healthcare; the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff. (more…)