“Impairment” means you have ingested some substance that interferes with your sound judgment, reaction time, and ability to think clearly. Most drivers believe that driving under the influence only pertains to alcohol, but you can also be intoxicated, or impaired, by drugs. While alcohol is an actual intoxicating substance, legal and illegal drugs also come under the DUI category. Prescription drugs that
Kyle Rittenhouse was found “not guilty” on all five criminal charges, including two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide, and two counts of reckless endangerment of safety. Rittenhouse is now protected by the Fifth Amendment’s “double jeopardy” clause; he will not be prosecuted again for these same offenses. However, the justice system allows for civil liability, even when
The ideal situation for a new product in a competitive marketplace is to keep the new product under wraps as long as possible, while seeking trademark priority rights. However, the process for obtaining trademark rights (for a trademark that has not yet been used) requires the filing of an application to register that trademark at the United States Trademark Office.
In the wake of the 2020 elections, a “green wave” of pro-cannabis legislation renewed hope that the industry might finally secure its place among mainstream businesses. After all, every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot throughout the country passed, and the number of states legalizing adult-use cannabis increased from 11 to 15. Industry leaders were optimistic that the expansion of
We’ve always heard some of our favorite TV characters joke about alimony after their dramatic on-screen divorce. But, when it comes to real life, how is alimony determined in the state of Pennsylvania? There is pre and post-divorce support offered in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania law permits two types of support before the divorce is finalized: spousal support and
Having to go to court for any reason can feel overwhelming. You have something at stake, you are not sure what to expect, and it is the kind of environment that could make anyone nervous. But since COVID, traffic ticket hearings in New York City (and other NY locations) can be held virtually. While some may find this convenient, it
Losing a loved one is never easy. Having to deal with no longer having this person in your life can be devastating on its own, but it can become all the more difficult if the death was caused by the negligence (or even malice) of another. But what is considered a wrongful death in Pikeville, KY? What Is Considered A
In California, an estimated 5% of all cars, trucks, motorbikes, and boats are sold as lemons. Of the 60 million cars sold in the US, more than 150k of the cars sold in California are lemons. With some of the complexities of proving that a vehicle is a lemon, the true number of lemons is likely much higher. If you
Splitting up with your partner is already a tumultuous affair, and it becomes all the more difficult to handle when children are involved in the equation. Determining custody can be easier or more difficult, depending on both the circumstances of you and your spouse’s life, as well as how amicable the split has been. Unfortunately, several such cases do not
Motorcycle riders and their passengers involved in motorcycle accidents have an increased risk for severe injuries. This is because they ride without the protection of safety belts or the benefit of enclosed protection offered by a motor vehicle. And while many motorcyclists wear helmets and many motorcycles now come equipped with anti-lock brakes, statistics from the US Department of Transportation
“Impairment” means you have ingested some substance that interferes with your sound judgment, reaction time, and ability to think clearly. Most drivers believe that driving under the influence only pertains to alcohol, but you can also be intoxicated, or impaired, by drugs. While alcohol is an actual intoxicating substance, legal and illegal drugs also come under the DUI category. Prescription drugs that
Kyle Rittenhouse was found “not guilty” on all five criminal charges, including two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide, and two counts of reckless endangerment of safety. Rittenhouse is now protected by the Fifth Amendment’s “double jeopardy” clause; he will not be prosecuted again for these same offenses. However, the justice system allows for civil liability, even when
The ideal situation for a new product in a competitive marketplace is to keep the new product under wraps as long as possible, while seeking trademark priority rights. However, the process for obtaining trademark rights (for a trademark that has not yet been used) requires the filing of an application to register that trademark at the United States Trademark Office.
In the wake of the 2020 elections, a “green wave” of pro-cannabis legislation renewed hope that the industry might finally secure its place among mainstream businesses. After all, every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot throughout the country passed, and the number of states legalizing adult-use cannabis increased from 11 to 15. Industry leaders were optimistic that the expansion of
We’ve always heard some of our favorite TV characters joke about alimony after their dramatic on-screen divorce. But, when it comes to real life, how is alimony determined in the state of Pennsylvania? There is pre and post-divorce support offered in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania law permits two types of support before the divorce is finalized: spousal support and
Having to go to court for any reason can feel overwhelming. You have something at stake, you are not sure what to expect, and it is the kind of environment that could make anyone nervous. But since COVID, traffic ticket hearings in New York City (and other NY locations) can be held virtually. While some may find this convenient, it
Losing a loved one is never easy. Having to deal with no longer having this person in your life can be devastating on its own, but it can become all the more difficult if the death was caused by the negligence (or even malice) of another. But what is considered a wrongful death in Pikeville, KY? What Is Considered A
In California, an estimated 5% of all cars, trucks, motorbikes, and boats are sold as lemons. Of the 60 million cars sold in the US, more than 150k of the cars sold in California are lemons. With some of the complexities of proving that a vehicle is a lemon, the true number of lemons is likely much higher. If you
Splitting up with your partner is already a tumultuous affair, and it becomes all the more difficult to handle when children are involved in the equation. Determining custody can be easier or more difficult, depending on both the circumstances of you and your spouse’s life, as well as how amicable the split has been. Unfortunately, several such cases do not
Motorcycle riders and their passengers involved in motorcycle accidents have an increased risk for severe injuries. This is because they ride without the protection of safety belts or the benefit of enclosed protection offered by a motor vehicle. And while many motorcyclists wear helmets and many motorcycles now come equipped with anti-lock brakes, statistics from the US Department of Transportation
