Are non-competes enforceable? This is a common question for business owners, employees contemplating switching jobs, and the business debating hiring a key employer of one of their competitors. And like most things in the law, the answer to the question depends on the facts of the situation. What is key, no matter what side of this question you find yourself
Financially supporting your child through college is an arduous process that takes years of financial planning to prepare effectively. As your child enters this new chapter of their life, it is vital that divorced parents properly allocate funds to support their child in all financial areas of higher education. That is why developing a financial plan that addresses the costs
Discussions regarding salaries and wages can often become confusing, especially because the idea that employees are not able to discuss what they make with their co-workers has become commonplace. This idea is often supported by employers who want to discourage their staff from discussing their salaries both at work and on personal time. Employers may discourage salary discussion between employees
What Constitutes a Personal Injury? We want you first to look at what constitutes a personal injury. Injuries happen when there is an accident, and accidents do not occur unless there is an element of negligence by you or someone else. Most people firmly believe these negligent accidents should not happen and are preventable. There is no particular place, time,
Why do people come to New York City? People come for myriad reasons. They come to see Broadway plays, the Statue of Liberty, Time Square or any of the many tourist sites NYC is known for. Some travel by train or plane. Others take matters into their own hands and drive in with their own vehicle or a rental. Add
What is a Judgment? A judgment is a court-signed document that allows your creditors to seize your assets or property when you’ve missed payments on a loan or debt. A judgment is issued ONLY AFTER you’ve been sued for any unpaid debt incurred. Lawsuits in Portland can be in “Small Claims Court” or “Circuit Court.” A small claims action is
Ten Years! It’s a long time. Ten years is the entire initial term for a trademark registration and half the life of a granted utility patent. For a marriage, 10 years can be a milestone. According to one internet source (www.CreditDonkey.com), about 70% of U.S. married couples make it to their 10th anniversary (we were sort of surprised by this, thinking
Previously, I examined the discovery process and how commercial litigation is often won or lost in discovery. But now you find yourself preparing for trial. So let’s look at how evidence plays a vital role in whether you win or lose at trial (and on appeal) and some of my suggested approaches. Good trial lawyers (and not those who call
I get it. We’re all sleep deprived. Whether it is from binge-watching our favorite series or burning the midnight oil for work, we are all exhausted from time to time. However, the problem with drowsy doctors is a real patient safety issue. The evidence isn’t new or surprising. Studies have shown that the average physician puts in between 60-90 hours
Over the last five years, my firm, our clients, our co-counsel, and several of our skilled colleagues have been combating America’s opioid epidemic. Representing Dallas County and counties throughout Texas, we have worked to hold prescription opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale, and distributors financially accountable for their role in causing, fueling, and profiting from the largest drug-related public health crisis in
Are non-competes enforceable? This is a common question for business owners, employees contemplating switching jobs, and the business debating hiring a key employer of one of their competitors. And like most things in the law, the answer to the question depends on the facts of the situation. What is key, no matter what side of this question you find yourself
Financially supporting your child through college is an arduous process that takes years of financial planning to prepare effectively. As your child enters this new chapter of their life, it is vital that divorced parents properly allocate funds to support their child in all financial areas of higher education. That is why developing a financial plan that addresses the costs
Discussions regarding salaries and wages can often become confusing, especially because the idea that employees are not able to discuss what they make with their co-workers has become commonplace. This idea is often supported by employers who want to discourage their staff from discussing their salaries both at work and on personal time. Employers may discourage salary discussion between employees
What Constitutes a Personal Injury? We want you first to look at what constitutes a personal injury. Injuries happen when there is an accident, and accidents do not occur unless there is an element of negligence by you or someone else. Most people firmly believe these negligent accidents should not happen and are preventable. There is no particular place, time,
Why do people come to New York City? People come for myriad reasons. They come to see Broadway plays, the Statue of Liberty, Time Square or any of the many tourist sites NYC is known for. Some travel by train or plane. Others take matters into their own hands and drive in with their own vehicle or a rental. Add
What is a Judgment? A judgment is a court-signed document that allows your creditors to seize your assets or property when you’ve missed payments on a loan or debt. A judgment is issued ONLY AFTER you’ve been sued for any unpaid debt incurred. Lawsuits in Portland can be in “Small Claims Court” or “Circuit Court.” A small claims action is
Ten Years! It’s a long time. Ten years is the entire initial term for a trademark registration and half the life of a granted utility patent. For a marriage, 10 years can be a milestone. According to one internet source (www.CreditDonkey.com), about 70% of U.S. married couples make it to their 10th anniversary (we were sort of surprised by this, thinking
Previously, I examined the discovery process and how commercial litigation is often won or lost in discovery. But now you find yourself preparing for trial. So let’s look at how evidence plays a vital role in whether you win or lose at trial (and on appeal) and some of my suggested approaches. Good trial lawyers (and not those who call
I get it. We’re all sleep deprived. Whether it is from binge-watching our favorite series or burning the midnight oil for work, we are all exhausted from time to time. However, the problem with drowsy doctors is a real patient safety issue. The evidence isn’t new or surprising. Studies have shown that the average physician puts in between 60-90 hours
Over the last five years, my firm, our clients, our co-counsel, and several of our skilled colleagues have been combating America’s opioid epidemic. Representing Dallas County and counties throughout Texas, we have worked to hold prescription opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale, and distributors financially accountable for their role in causing, fueling, and profiting from the largest drug-related public health crisis in
