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Do I Need Patent Protection To Establish My Rights To A Great Idea Or Design

One of the first things to do when you have an idea is to write it down. Documentation is the most important step you can make to in securing future rights to your idea. The documentation needs to be in a tight bound or engineering type notebook.
Abigail FranksAugust 21, 2006

Finding Virginia's Best Workers' Compensation Attorney for Your Injury

Virginia Workers' Compensation Law is a specialty field. You would not choose a general practitioner for brain surgery so why would you choose a general practitioner for your workers compensation claim?
Gerald G. LutkenhausDecember 05, 2005

Are You Thinking About Filing For Bankruptcy Protection?

Bankruptcy OverviewBankruptcy, when you come right down to it, is the process that enables those who are unable to pay their debts get a fresh start. It allows for some or all of these debts to be discharged or reorganized.
Tony MerlinoNovember 08, 2005

Securing Evidence In Winning Defective Product Cases

Oftentimes when people get into accidents that involve defective products (such as car accidents), they get into shock and delay filing a case. While it is understandable that certain personal injuries can cause you to not file a case right away,...
Maui ReyesMarch 09, 2005

Holiday Scams and Thieves Exposed

The holidays bring joy and a sense of well-being for most people. With the numerous parties, activities, family get-togethers, and holiday shopping, you may find that you are very busy and may not pay attention to potential scams and rip-offs.
Tiffani SmithNovember 22, 2005

The Value of an Expert’s Advice

What is the value of an expert’s advice? I have found through experience that it is difficult to put a price on advice that comes from an expert. It is actually invaluable when you consider the cost not only in money, but also what your...
Most ChoiceMarch 20, 2006

When a Handshake Is Not Enough: Why You Need a Partnership Agreement

If you set up in business with one or more other people but do not wish to set up a limited company, a partnership arrangement will be deemed to exist at law without the need for a formal contract.
Martin TrumanApril 19, 2006

What is a Last Will and Testament?

A will is a legal form that will ensure your estate gets divided how you desire. The person who owns the estate (money and belongings) is called the 'testator'. Without a will your estate is wide open to conflicts, problems, and lawsuits.
Nicholas FaganMarch 30, 2008

Are You A Victim? Class Action May Be An Alternative To Going It Alone

The Class Action Lawsuit might be comparable to the club in the hand of David who is about to slay the Goliath, or in this case a giant corporation. Maybe "slay" is to strong a word.
Tony MerlinoDecember 07, 2005

Compromise Agreements - Are you paying too much tax?

Many employees pay too much tax on the amounts received in their Compromise Agreements. Some solicitors are not aware of how payments will be treated for tax purposes and do not advise clients fully.
Andrew CrispNovember 16, 2007