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What is the Probate Process Like in Butler County, Pennsylvania

When a person dies, their Estate often has to go through probate. This blog deals with exactly how probate works here in Pennsylvania and how the seasoned Butler County probate attorneys from Heritage Elder Law can walk you through the process. What is Probate? Probate refers to the legal process in which a person’s will, once they pass away, is

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Difference Between DWI 1st and DWI 2nd in Texas

What is the Court Process for a DUI in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania, you may find the subsequent court process physically and emotionally exhausting as well as needlessly convoluted. This may be especially true if you enter it for the first time. This article deals with the various stages you will go through and why you should hire a Pittsburgh DUI defense lawyer

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How Does Child Support Work in Nassau County

Child support is something that almost all divorcing parents have to worry about, both emotionally and financially. This article answers many of the questions you may have about your upcoming child support settlement agreement and how the seasoned child support attorneys in Nassau County can help you in preserving your child’s well-being. How do Nassau County Courts Determine Child Support?

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Sweet Martha's Cookie

Cookies, Like Duct Tape, Fix Everything

Everyone loves cookies! To some, cookies are a big deal because of judged baking competitions (like at county fairs). To others, cookies are a major big deal, as in financially huge! From several stands, “Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar” makes and sells over 3 million chocolate chip cookies a day, during the 12-day run of the Minnesota State Fair. Of course,

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Minority Shareholder Fiduciary Obligations – Are There Any?

FIDUCIARY DUTIES: Long ago, the United States Supreme Court held that majority shareholders “have the right to control; but when it does so, it occupies a fiduciary relation toward the minority, as much as the corporation itself or its officers and directors.”  S. Pac. Co. v. Bogert, 250 U.S. 483, 487-88 (1919). But what about minority shareholders? Do they owe

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Who Pays the Damages in a Hit-and-Run Case?

If you can find the hit-and-run driver who took off after causing a crash, you may be able to collect money for your damages from the driver or their insurance company. If the driver cannot be found, coverage may be available through your own uninsured motorist (UM) or personal injury protection (PIP) policy. Attempting to collect damages after a hit-and-run

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How a Business Partnership Agreement Helps Avoid Future Business Disputes in Dallas

Starting a business partnership can be an exciting time of planning and dreaming about your shared vision for the new venture. Even as you’re discussing the weaknesses in your business plan and threats in the market, it’s easy to ignore or shelf discussions about potential negative issues that may arise between the partners themselves. Noticeable differences aside, new business partners

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Directors, Does the Business Judgment Rule Protect You?

Courts across the country, including Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Arizona (Minnesota – Janssen v. Best & Flanagan, 663 N.W.2d 876 (Minn. 2003); Iowa – Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, 807 N.W.2d 143 (Iowa 2011); Wisconsin – Einhorn v. Culea, 612 N.W.2d 78 (Wis. 2000); Arizona – United Dairymen of Arizona v. Schugg, 212 Ariz. 133 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2006)), “recognize the authority of corporate directors and want corporations to

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The Discovery Process in Commercial Litigation

Most commercial litigation these days does not proceed to trial. The costs. The risks. The desire for peace and finality. Each of these has resulted in the vast majority of business litigation resolving short of trial – somewhere north of 95% of such cases. While it is vitally important to prepare each case as though it will proceed to finality

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Illnesses Caused by Burn Pit Exposure

Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to

Read More »

What is the Probate Process Like in Butler County, Pennsylvania

When a person dies, their Estate often has to go through probate. This blog deals with exactly how probate works here in Pennsylvania and how the seasoned Butler County probate attorneys from Heritage Elder Law can walk you through the process. What is Probate? Probate refers to the legal process in which a person’s will, once they pass away, is

Read More »
Difference Between DWI 1st and DWI 2nd in Texas

What is the Court Process for a DUI in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Pennsylvania, you may find the subsequent court process physically and emotionally exhausting as well as needlessly convoluted. This may be especially true if you enter it for the first time. This article deals with the various stages you will go through and why you should hire a Pittsburgh DUI defense lawyer

Read More »

How Does Child Support Work in Nassau County

Child support is something that almost all divorcing parents have to worry about, both emotionally and financially. This article answers many of the questions you may have about your upcoming child support settlement agreement and how the seasoned child support attorneys in Nassau County can help you in preserving your child’s well-being. How do Nassau County Courts Determine Child Support?

Read More »
Sweet Martha's Cookie

Cookies, Like Duct Tape, Fix Everything

Everyone loves cookies! To some, cookies are a big deal because of judged baking competitions (like at county fairs). To others, cookies are a major big deal, as in financially huge! From several stands, “Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar” makes and sells over 3 million chocolate chip cookies a day, during the 12-day run of the Minnesota State Fair. Of course,

Read More »

Minority Shareholder Fiduciary Obligations – Are There Any?

FIDUCIARY DUTIES: Long ago, the United States Supreme Court held that majority shareholders “have the right to control; but when it does so, it occupies a fiduciary relation toward the minority, as much as the corporation itself or its officers and directors.”  S. Pac. Co. v. Bogert, 250 U.S. 483, 487-88 (1919). But what about minority shareholders? Do they owe

Read More »

Who Pays the Damages in a Hit-and-Run Case?

If you can find the hit-and-run driver who took off after causing a crash, you may be able to collect money for your damages from the driver or their insurance company. If the driver cannot be found, coverage may be available through your own uninsured motorist (UM) or personal injury protection (PIP) policy. Attempting to collect damages after a hit-and-run

Read More »

How a Business Partnership Agreement Helps Avoid Future Business Disputes in Dallas

Starting a business partnership can be an exciting time of planning and dreaming about your shared vision for the new venture. Even as you’re discussing the weaknesses in your business plan and threats in the market, it’s easy to ignore or shelf discussions about potential negative issues that may arise between the partners themselves. Noticeable differences aside, new business partners

Read More »

Directors, Does the Business Judgment Rule Protect You?

Courts across the country, including Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Arizona (Minnesota – Janssen v. Best & Flanagan, 663 N.W.2d 876 (Minn. 2003); Iowa – Oberbillig v. West Grand Towers Condominium Association, 807 N.W.2d 143 (Iowa 2011); Wisconsin – Einhorn v. Culea, 612 N.W.2d 78 (Wis. 2000); Arizona – United Dairymen of Arizona v. Schugg, 212 Ariz. 133 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2006)), “recognize the authority of corporate directors and want corporations to

Read More »

The Discovery Process in Commercial Litigation

Most commercial litigation these days does not proceed to trial. The costs. The risks. The desire for peace and finality. Each of these has resulted in the vast majority of business litigation resolving short of trial – somewhere north of 95% of such cases. While it is vitally important to prepare each case as though it will proceed to finality

Read More »

Illnesses Caused by Burn Pit Exposure

Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to

Read More »

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