When you’re planning out the future of your business, it’s important to know what kind of structure you will have. If you want to become a corporation, you’ll need to understand how to incorporate the business. It’s not like picking an email address. You’re not just going for the name’s uniqueness and the ring of it. You need to make sure it follows your state’s corporation rules and identifies the type of corporation you have (like an LLC)....
Third time’s a charm, and perhaps this time, the sentencing will be more severe. Whalesca Castillo has been arrested for manslaughter in the death of Lesbia Ayala, a resident of Philadelphia who had traveled to the Bronx to have Castillo perform a “butt lift” without a medical license. Castillo has also been charged with criminally negligent homicide and the unauthorized practice of a profession. Ayala Died Due to Embolism From Silicone Injection Police were called to Castillo’s home in the Bronx on June 17, 2018, to find Ayala in cardiac arrest....
Maybe your neck is still hurting from that fender bender six months ago. Or the other driver still hasn’t paid to repair the damage to your car. Either way, how long you have to file a claim following a car accident? Every legal claim has what is known as a statute of limitation, meaning if don’t file your lawsuit within a certain amount of time, you will lose the right to sue forever....
Homeowners who are unemployed and facing foreclosure have one small reason to be a bit less worried. On August 11, the Obama Administration announced a $3 billion package to aid struggling homeowners. This aid is meant to supplement the “Hardest Hit Fund” originally set into motion last February by the President. The money in the Hardest Hit Fund is supposed to be used by government officials to create programs to provide direct mortgage aid to unemployed homeowners, according to the New York Times....
Do you remember the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit, now decades old? In that 1994 case, a woman was scalded by a hot cup of coffee while in her car and was awarded nearly $3 million after a jury trial. That case has helped to fuel the myth that any injury can get you millions in a personal injury or product liability lawsuit – but it’s a myth. Let’s consider the details of that case and the legal realities....
As part of the military’s transition away from “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” plans are in the works to permit naval chaplains and facilities to be used to conduct same-sex marriages. Though it was expected, some members of Congress are not amused with the upcoming change, arguing that the Defense of Marriage Act bars Naval facilities from being used to conduct same-sex marriages. The Navy’s Chief of Chaplains has stated that chaplains may officiate same-sex weddings and civil unions if state law and their religion permit it, reports CNN....
Annoyed with those crying, whiny kids dining right next to you on your date night? Maybe you should take your date to McDain’s, which has imposed a kids ban against all children under the age of 6. McDain’s, located outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, started the policy because of customer complaints, reports WFMY-TV. Mike Vuick, the owner of McDain’s, said that reactions have been mixed, WFMY-TV reports. Vuick says that McDain’s is simply just not the type of place for young kids....
Though you may imagine your personal injury lawsuit turning into a dramatic episode fit for primetime television, in reality, many personal injury cases wind up in mediation. Many courts even mandate mediation as part of the pretrial process. If you’re opting to mediate your lawsuit, here’s what to expect in your personal injury mediation: For more information on mediation, consider speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer. Related Resources: Mediation (FindLaw) Domestic Violence: Should You Consider Mediation?...
It’s almost a fact of life. You get in an accident, and your car insurance company raises your rates. Some companies lure customers by promising not to raise rates after a first car crash. Some companies don’t raise rates after an accident that was not your fault. But, many companies raise your rates dramatically after an accident or insurance claim. It seems unfair. Are there legal limits on how much a car insurance company can raise your rates?...
Not every lawsuit has merit. And if you think you’ve been sued for no reason, you might be tempted to just ignore it. After all, why dignify false accusations with a response? While that might be a compelling perspective when faced with a verbal argument, the legal system doesn’t quite work that way. And ignoring a lawsuit, rather than pointing out to a court why the lawsuit is frivolous, could mean the person suing you automatically wins....
Finding commercial real estate for your small business can be difficult. And finding favorable lease terms as a small business or startup may seem impossible. Between rights to relocate and personal guarantees, negotiating a commercial lease feels more like pulling teeth than pushing your product, and that’s if you understand all the terminology and types of leases. One you may not have heard of is called a triple net or “NNN” lease....
Electric car company Tesla has made the bold (or perhaps foolhardy?) move of giving away all of its patents. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday that Tesla would not engage in patent litigation against anyone who “in good faith, wants to use our technology,” reports Wired. The goal of this move is to accelerate the adoption of electric cars. But will opening up Tesla’s patents to the free market be the company’s downfall?...
In 2008, Hans Reiser was convicted of killing his wife in a criminal court. As a result, he is now in prison and serving 15 years to life. After the criminal conviction, a wrongful death lawsuit was brought against Hans Reiser on behalf of his two children. This week, a jury ruled in favor of the children and ordered Reiser to pay $60 million. Not only has Reiser lost his freedom, he will likely lose all his money too, reports NBC....
Employers may need to account for some extra online activity this holiday season: employees’ furtive online shopping at work. A new FindLaw.com survey has found that approximately one in three Americans admit to shopping online while on the clock – and not just during the holidays. Many of those surveyed explained they simply didn’t have time outside of work to do their shopping. How can employers craft company policy to account for this online shopping trend?...
Big rig crashes can be unsettling for even seasoned drivers, so it’s best to have a plan just in case. Here are 10 helpful reminders for what to do following a big rig crash: Check to see if everyone is OK. Just like you would in a regular car accident, check to see that all passengers and drivers are uninjured. If someone is injured, the first thing you should do is call 911....
Summertime doesn’t mean tenants should start slacking when it comes to their apartments; the summer heat and excitement can mean even more to worry about. To ease your summer anxiety, here’s a short summer to-do list that may come in handy for tenants: Every lease by common law entitles the renter to “quiet enjoyment” of the rented property, which not only includes keeping people out of your apartment but also literal quiet enjoyment free from noise....
Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, traveled to Selma, Alabama, yesterday to announce the Department of Education’s new civil rights program. Speaking at the historic Selma Bridge, the Boston Examiner reports that Secretary Duncan will work to ensure students of all races and genders have equal access to everything from college prep classes to science and engineering programs. Secretary Duncan spoke about several statistics that illustrate the inequalities he and the Department will work to eradicate....
What happens when a juror starts a blog detailing his experience serving on a jury? In the case of Bruce Slutsky, nothing. That’s not to say that the blogging juror’s actions serve as a fantastic example of modern jury conduct. But apparently Slutsky did a good enough job of walking the line between talking about his experience, without talking about the case. Slutsky started the blog www.bruceslutsky.com after he was called for jury duty in a civil case in New York State Supreme Court in Queens....
A wildfire that has engulfed 80 homes with thousands more in its path is still blazing with ferocity in Southern California. As of today 6,600 homes in the Los Angeles foothills were evacuated under mandatory orders. And the fire more than doubled on this, its sixth day, claiming the lives of two local firefighters. The wildfire insurance carriers in Southern California feel relatively prepared for the claim filings, having weathered over half-a-dozen wildfires in the past two decades....
When news broke about the killing of Osama Bin Laden, many Americans asked the question - “where are the Osama photos?” Conspiracy theorist and others wanted to see proof. Many still do. As it turns out, some news agencies are asking the same question and are petitioning the government to release the photos using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). President Obama has already made the decision not to release the photos to the general public....
