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Sandra Day O’Connor’s Dementia Diagnosis Forces Her to Retire from Public Life

November 15, 2018

Sandra Day O’Connor, former Supreme Court Justice, released a letter October 23, 2018 revealing that she was diagnosed with early stage dementia (likely Alzheimer’s Disease). O’Connor plans to remain in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by her friends and family. O’Connor was the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States. She served from 1981 until…

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Litigation Attorney: Differences In Litigation Attorneys Depending on the Type of Business

September 7, 2018

What does a small business litigation attorney do? A litigation attorney, for small business, can assist in many ways to protect or further the interests of a business. Also, an attorney can help minimize risk, shift liability, and help to avoid litigation. What an attorney can do for a small business will vary based on…

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Business Law: The Reasons Behind Having Business Law and Where It Is Going

September 7, 2018

How will business law change in the next 20 years? Business law encompasses all aspects of starting and running a business. This means that sole proprietorships, general partnerships, LLCs, and corporations all fall under the umbrella called business law. We live in a very innovative world that changes drastically day to day. Many of these…

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‘I Say a Little Prayer’ that Aretha Franklin’s children have ‘Respect’ and Are Not a ‘Chain of Fools’

August 29, 2018

American singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. In the days following her passing, her four sons filed documents with the Michigan Probate Court stating that Aretha passed without a will or trust, and claimed to be interested parties in her estate.…

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Small Business Lawyer: What You Need to Know About Obtaining A Small Business Lawyer

August 27, 2018

What kinds of things can a small business lawyer offer for small businesses? A small business lawyer can be indispensable to a newly forming business. They can perform tasks as simple as assisting the business in creating a trademark all the way to protecting the business in complex litigation. A lawyer can offer a small…

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Small Business Attorney: The Ins and Outs of Small Business Attorneys

August 27, 2018

When does a small business need an attorney? At times, it is difficult for small business owners to know if, or when, a small business attorney is needed. There are many parts of a business that can be solved without the aid of a small business attorney. However, there are many functions performed by a…

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Business Litigation: What You Need To Know About Trademark Infringement

August 18, 2018

What is trademark infringement?   The key to finding trademark infringement centers around the likelihood of consumer confusion. When unauthorized, similar, trademarks or service marks are used in commerce, consumers can become confused as to the source of the goods or services. This could present a case for infringement. In order for a business litigator…

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How Your Charlotte Business Could Be Breaking The Law (And When To Hire a Charlotte Business Lawyer)

August 18, 2018

Starting a business is not an easy thing to do. It requires hard work, dedication, foresight, and sacrifice. Needless to say, the last thing you need on your mind is the possibility or reality of some kind of legal issue. [ask LEGAL] has the Charlotte business lawyers you need to help ensure that you aren’t…

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When To Hire A Business Attorney In Charlotte

August 18, 2018

Running a business often requires a number of people outside of it to help it function – business mentors, janitors, and insurance agents, to name a few. However, one such professional that every business should have, at least in certain circumstances, is a business attorney. While you likely won’t be requiring the services of a…

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Jilted North Carolina Spouse wins $8.8 Million over Wife’s Affair

August 15, 2018

  Last week a Superior Court judge in Durham, North Carolina awarded Keith King $8.8 million dollars in damages against Francisco Huizar III, a man who had an affair with King’s wife.  This verdict is the result of North Carolina’s alienation of affection and criminal conversion laws.  A remnant of English common law, causes of…

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