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The Notary Dilemma: Should I Use a Mobile Notary?So what type of Notary do you need for your document to be signed? This depends on what type of document you need witnessed. There are different types of notaries with different qualifications. Where one can sign off on a document, another may not be allowed to. This is where it can become very tricky; do you have to go out and search for one? The Patent Office's Proposed Rules For Disclosing Prior Art Increase Patent Applicant's BurdenThe proposed new rules require patent applicants to make a selection of documents to be disclosed; the rules ask the applicants to provide explanation on pertinent documents. To insure that the strenght or validity of the patent is not jeopardized, extreme caution is required when deadling with the Patent Office. The Pro Bono Criminal Defense Attorneys of TexasA lawyer taking a pro bono case means that they are providing legal services voluntarily. They are representing a criminal defendant without requiring any payment for the job. This is their way of rendering public service as required by the different bar associations if America. The Proper Way To Copyright Visual ArtsDon't lose potential income from your original artistic work. Find out how to copyright your work before it is too late. The Revocability or Irrevoability of a TrustOver views circumstances that could make a revocable trust irrevocable. The Role of a Connecticut Real Estate LawyerA Connecticut Real estate attorney must and at all times, make sure that the client has willingly firm and determined legally the rights to what concerns the client’s wants in a real estate situation. This includes the broad and extensive range of real estate asset types. The Role of Legal LibrariansLegal librarians are professionally trained people who work in law schools, private law firms, and government libraries. The job of a legal librarian is two-fold – to maintain a comprehensive selection of reference material pertaining to the law, and to organize this material in a way that allows easy access for law professionals. There are opportunities for work all over the country, in the law libraries of academic institutions such as the Squire Library at Cambridge University, in one of the more than 150 private law firms in Britain and Ireland which employ legal information professionals, and in libraries owned by Parliament, government departments, and the Court Service. The Secrets of Litigation FinanceThis article educates plaintiffs about litigation finance and some of the intricacies of the industry. Litigation finance should be understood by plaintiffs prior to applying for funding. This article gives plaintiffs a background on litigation finance and some of the secrets associated with litigation finance. The Strategic Business LawyerIn today’s fast-paced business climate, business owners need attorneys who will get involved in and understand their businesses. They want to form relationships with the professionals that provide services to them. They need attorneys who can provide them with many different professional services so that they will not be referred to someone else that they do not know. Today’s business owners need a strategic business attorney. The Truth About LawyersThis article gives practical advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes associated with managing the legal process. There's No Such Thing As A Fair JuryJurors are categorized on a number of qualifications; by their Job/Life Experience, i.e. the Peterson Jurors included "a former police officer, a firefighter, a social worker, and a woman whose husband was slain in prison"; Gender (6 males/6 females), and Ethnicity ... I just HATE how Jurors are referred to as "Hispanic Juror #6 wiped a tear ... This tells me NOTHING ... but you tell me the juror's name is "Jose" or "Maria" and I can tell you what they think, what motivates them and how they'll relate to information being presented to them by the prosecution or defense. Thinking Outside the Contract: Engaging with China on Cultural and Legal FrontsChina is well entrenched in the global marketplace, but with Chinese piracy reported at 90 percent, it's the third least friendly country for protecting intellectual property (IP). Secure patents--dot the i's, cross those t's and 'watch your language.' Also, anticipate litigation. Thoughts on Fees in Franchise AgreementsFranchising companies often make a large percentage of their revenue from fees. There are many types of fees that franchisors charge, the most common of course being royalty fees. Now then, let me digress and speak of two other types of fees; one, transfer fees and two, late payment fees. Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?Over the years the problem of "lifting" photos on the Internet has plagued the stock photography industry. A California photographer, Leslie Kelly, sued a company several years ago called (at that time) Arriba Soft, and asked, "Can search engines tap into photographers’ web photos and use them to display in their own website?"The case took several years to decide. The courts finally came up with an answer (in layman’s terms): "Yes, web search engines can display a photographer’s images, if they use them in a ‘thumbnail format.’" Tips on How to Choose the Best Workers Compensation LawyerThe workers compensation lawyer that you finally choose to have representing you in your claim should be one who is a specialist in this area. The law in these kinds of cases is tricky and you need to have a lawyer who knows the ins and outs of this kind of thing. How terrible would it be to have a workers compensation lawyer that was new to the field and who had never worked on a case like yours before? It would be horrific. That is why you need to talk to all potential workers compensation lawyers and ask them how much experience they have with cases just like yours. Tips to Hire a Good Personal Injury AttorneyWondering what to do when you have been in an accident, a slip and fall, or a workplace injury? If you have already spoken with in insurance provider for your insurer, it may be time to consider a personal injury attorney. To Crush Your Competition A Strong Patent Is Important -- Learn How And WhyYour patent, to survive a challenge by a competitor, must contain broad as well as narrow definitions of your invention. This article will teach one way of obtaining a strong patent. Too Many Lawyers Killing American Small BusinessRecently I got into it with a wet-behind the ears Law Student, telling me a 40-year old entrepreneur that the reason I was so successful was because of lawyers making everyone do the right thing? I was polite at first but then launched into a tirade Top 10 Myths About Personal Injury ClaimsDebunking the myths - Deal with the facts not the fiction - top ten myth busting facts about pursuing compensation in the UK Trademark a Name – How to Register a Trademark for Your BusinessSo, you finally settled on the perfect name for your product or service – it describes the business without being overly descriptive, it tells your customers exactly what you want them to know and it's catchy. That's fantastic! Finding just the right name is vitally important to the success of any product line or service. Trademark Renewal & Maintenance – How Do I Keep My Trademark?After you’ve applied for your trademark, there will be a waiting period of approximately 18 months before your name is actually registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (herein referred to as the USPTO). Until then, it will be listed as "Pending." Sometimes there are hold-ups... Trademark SearchA trademark is a unique name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image or a combination of these elements that uniquely identifies your product or service to your customers and distinguishes you from your competitors. By registering your trademark, you provide your company, your product and your services with government protection that are part of the benefits of trademark rights. With a registered trademark, your competitors will not be allowed to use a logo or name of the same likeness, or produce a product or offer services that are similar to yours. For example, Apple produces computer products with an Apple logo. Another company cannot use the apple, or something similar to an apple, to identify themselves within the same industry. Sometimes the benefits extend beyond industries as well. Trademarks and Proprietary Rights in Franchise SystemsOne of the things that a franchisor has to offer a potential franchisee is their brand name. A strong brand name means the built-in potential customers for the franchisee and his franchise outlet. Traffic ticket Pennsylvania 7 Tips to Beat your Traffic Ticket!Why and how you should try to fight your traffic tickets.
Presenting you 7 methods and tricks to beat your ticket! Transfer Restrictions in Franchise AgreementsA smart franchisor must control the strength of the franchise organization in team. Therefore when a transfer is to occur from one franchisee to one another the franchisor must provide guidelines, stipulations and if necessary restrictions to the right to transfer. Traumatic Brain Injury AttorneysA traumatic brain injury is any head injury causing damage to the brain. A traumatic brain injury can be the result of a closed or penetrating open head injury. Travel Fraud - What to Look ForThe first step to recognizing a travel-related scam is to remember the old saying: "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is". Troubling Changes To Patent RulesOn January 3, 2006 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Office) proposed changes to the current patent filing procedures that will dramatically change the process inventors and small businesses use to seek patent protection. The proposed changes also limit inventors’ ability to protect their inventions. The public may submit their feedback on these changes by May 3, 2006. Trying to Define Criminal LawWe hear about law everyday whether we realize it or not. It's in our Government, in our work, and even in our houses. One type of law is Criminal law, which is also known as Penal law. This is "The body of statutory and common law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses." Tucson Criminal Defense Lawyer Facts for Juvenile OffendersThe following are situations in which you might need to get a lawyer when you are in Tucson, though it would be for anyone's best interest if you do not get into such situations. But if you do need to have one, circumstances as the ones below may be enough for you to hire the services of a lawyer.Records: 721-750 from 827