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How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy Law People considering bankruptcy usually want to know how much it costs. The cost of bankruptcy may seem high, especially when money is tight. You should be aware of attorney’s fee, filing fees, and the cost of filing with an attorney versus on your own. You should also draw

What Are Reproductive Rights?

Legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health Reproductive rights involve an individual’s legal ability for making decisions about when and whether to have children. This is also known as reproductive autonomy. According to this right, everyone has the power of law to make choices regarding pregnancy and

Personal Injury Lawsuits: Types of Injuries

Personal Injury Law Personal injury plaintiffs bring forth lawsuits that play on the defendant’s negligence. The plaintiff in most cases is required to prove negligence through a preponderance of evidence. They need to prove the defendant’s duty, breach of duty, damages, and actual or proximate cause. The elements of negligence

Injury Law: Products Liability

Products Liability Law Product liability lawsuits refer to lawsuits brought by consumers against anyone participating in the chain of manufacturing. This includes the manufacturer of components and the manufacturer responsible for assembling the complete item. In certain cases, it also includes the retail storeowner. The lawsuits are often concerned with

Injury Law: Car Accidents

Car Accident Law Car accidents are common types of vehicular crashes resulting in varying degrees of injury. Most collisions involve two cars. However, a large percentage of fatalities may involve pedestrians and motorcyclists. The family of the decedent is allowed to bring forth a wrongful death suit if the accident

Business Law: Compliance & Risk Management

Business Law Compliance risk refers to an organization’s potential exposure towards material loss, legal penalties, and financial forfeiture as a result of not acting in accordance with internal policies, prescribed best practices, and industry laws and regulations. Integrity risk is another name for compliance risk. Failure of an organization to

Business Law: Resolving Business Issues & Claims

Resolving Business Issues Disputes can easily arise within a business or between different businesses. The subject of dispute can be any of the numerous complex affairs plaguing the operations of a business. Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to

Business Law: Writing Contracts

Writing Contracts You will need to engage in negotiating, drafting, and signing business contracts if you launch a new business. Business contracts help in confidentiality, compliance, and cooperation between different parties. You would need to make use of these contracts regularly as a business manager or owner. Poorly written or

Business Law: Starting a Business

Starting a Business Majority of people try to start their own business. Unfortunately, succeeding in the marketplace is not that easy. Companies led by amateurs that are unfamiliar with the legalities are more susceptible to failure. Many business owners don’t cover their legal bases by carrying out adequate research and

What Does A Business Lawyer Do? And Do You Need One?

Business Lawyer  Business lawyers are comfortable in performing a number of functions. This can be consulting with business owners, reviewing a contract, litigating in court, or negotiating a complex deal. These are just a few situations business owners find themselves in. Great business attorneys are knowledgeable and flexible problem solvers,