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What is Copyright Law?

Copyright law refers to the area of law that protects the rights of artists, authors, and innovators to profit from their work. The purpose of this law is to encourage the development of innovative works. Experienced attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal

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Do you have to pay an employee for answering an after-hours work related call that only lasted a few minutes?  The Industrial Welfare Commission Orders, Section 2, describes “hours worked” as time during which an employee is subject to the control of an employer, and includes all the time the

What is Contract Law?

Contract law refers to an area of law that relates to creating and enforcing agreements. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement, and contract law is the body that governs the creation and implementation of contracts. It also offers a fair solution in case of a breach. Contacts can be

What is Consumer Law?

Consumer law comprises the group of laws that protect the public at large from dishonest and exploitative business practices. Consumer laws offer the public protection from corrupt ways of conducting business. These laws require compliance from the corporations under its purview.   Reliable attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy

Trusts, Estates, Probate – January Update

New Case Alerts Meleski v. Estate of Hotlen Cite as C080023 Filed November 29, 2018 Third District Summary: A decedent’s insurer can be liable for costs beyond policy limits where the insurer obtains an outcome at trial that is less favorable than the Plaintiff’s C.C.P. 998 offer. Amanda Meleski was injured

What is Constitutional Law?

Constitutional law pertains to the interpretation, implementation, and amendment of the US constitution as well as the constitutions of the 50 states. The main focus of constitutional law is the interpretation, meaning, and limitations of the constitution. With changes in social and political issues in the US, attorneys practicing constitutional

When is the Right Time to Get Your Estate Planning Affairs in Order?

By: Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. Download the pdf The answer is, now. Whether it is because you have yet to do your estate plan or that your plan is needing updating due to the passage of time, change in laws, or life events such as marriage, divorce, incapacity, death,

What is Communications Law?

Communications Law Communications law involves the practice of law associated with the exchange of information using technology. Any law pertaining to the regulation and use of electronic telecommunication is classified under communications law, including technologies such as cable and internet, television, and radio. This law involves creating rules and policies

What is a Class Action Lawsuit?

A lawsuit with many plaintiffs is known as a class action lawsuit. In this type of case, multiple people accuse the defendant of wrongdoing. The complaints of the plaintiffs are similar. The courts allow all the plaintiffs to come together to litigate their issues. Accomplished attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron,