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compared marks

Trademark [Social] Distancing: How Close is Too Close?

We both have active trademark practices and are constantly evaluating whether a client’s proposed trademark is available for use for that client’s goods or services. We review a lot of trademarks. While brands are valuable and very important for a business, we do our best to steer our clients away from difficulties that are ancillary to their primary mission –

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statutory demand for insurance

The Statutory Demand for Insurance: A Widely Used, But Little-Understood Tool for All Attorneys

Florida Statute § 627.4137 is probably familiar to many Florida attorneys, regardless of their practice areas. However, those familiar with the statute probably only have surface-level knowledge or awareness of how it works in practice. The statute is deceptively simple, with some pitfalls for the unwary. What Does the Statute Require? The statute requires liability insurers to provide a sworn

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OUI / DUI

Trust Me Versus Show Me in Criminal Defense

Long before COVID-19, government-imposed restrictions, abuses of police authority, business shutdowns and quarantine, there was distrust and doubt in authority and our government.  It is a tale as old as time but can the environment of today bring forth the changes our society demands? Today, in 2020, we regularly see doubt or distrust in two areas: the government/authority and science. 

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coronavirus and car crashes

COVID-19 and Trends on the Roads: Link Between Coronavirus and Car Crashes

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the automobile insurance market beyond recognition. Before the pandemic, there were millions of Californians commuting on the road daily, which drastically reduced at the height of the lockdown measures. Even as the country starts to reopen, we are unlikely to see pre-lockdown commuting numbers for a while yet. The pandemic undeniably caused a a terrible

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O-1 Visas: Everything You Need to Know

A foreigner with extraordinary skills in a particular field may wish to come to the United States temporarily and work for a specific employer. Later on, he may decide that he wants to stay in the United States and even become a U.S. citizen. However, once he has an O-1 Visa, he must first become a legal permanent resident and

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contactless settlement documentaries

Most Recent Trends on Employment Law Claims

2020 has been an unprecedented year in many aspects, including employment law in the US. Employees in various industries have been faced with difficult situations, ranging from downsizing by some employers to wage cuts by others. While many of these actions by employers have been necessary, they should not come at the cost of workers’ employment rights. If your employer

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What to do After a Car Accident in San Antonio

If you have been involved in a car accident in Bexar County, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney so that your legal rights are protected from the very beginning. As we travel the roads, there is a likelihood that we might end up in a car accident. This sudden unexpected event can be an inconvenience at best

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immigration during covid-19

The Aftermath of COVID-19 on Immigration

What happens to immigration during a global pandemic, when international travel comes to a screeching halt and the economy worldwide is suddenly turned on its head? In just a few months, the effects have been far-reaching. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Entry into the United States has been suspended of all foreign nationals who have been in China, Iran, Europe and Brazil

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small business bankruptcy

Small Businesses Considering Bankruptcy Need to Act Now

COVID-19 dealt a financial blow to small businesses unlike anything we have seen before. Stay at home orders forced businesses already operating on thin profit margins to shut their doors and implement drastic changes to their business models in order to comply with new social distancing requirements. A survey by SMB Group found that 75% of all small business report

Read More »
compared marks

Trademark [Social] Distancing: How Close is Too Close?

We both have active trademark practices and are constantly evaluating whether a client’s proposed trademark is available for use for that client’s goods or services. We review a lot of trademarks. While brands are valuable and very important for a business, we do our best to steer our clients away from difficulties that are ancillary to their primary mission –

Read More »
statutory demand for insurance

The Statutory Demand for Insurance: A Widely Used, But Little-Understood Tool for All Attorneys

Florida Statute § 627.4137 is probably familiar to many Florida attorneys, regardless of their practice areas. However, those familiar with the statute probably only have surface-level knowledge or awareness of how it works in practice. The statute is deceptively simple, with some pitfalls for the unwary. What Does the Statute Require? The statute requires liability insurers to provide a sworn

Read More »
OUI / DUI

Trust Me Versus Show Me in Criminal Defense

Long before COVID-19, government-imposed restrictions, abuses of police authority, business shutdowns and quarantine, there was distrust and doubt in authority and our government.  It is a tale as old as time but can the environment of today bring forth the changes our society demands? Today, in 2020, we regularly see doubt or distrust in two areas: the government/authority and science. 

Read More »
coronavirus and car crashes

COVID-19 and Trends on the Roads: Link Between Coronavirus and Car Crashes

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the automobile insurance market beyond recognition. Before the pandemic, there were millions of Californians commuting on the road daily, which drastically reduced at the height of the lockdown measures. Even as the country starts to reopen, we are unlikely to see pre-lockdown commuting numbers for a while yet. The pandemic undeniably caused a a terrible

Read More »

O-1 Visas: Everything You Need to Know

A foreigner with extraordinary skills in a particular field may wish to come to the United States temporarily and work for a specific employer. Later on, he may decide that he wants to stay in the United States and even become a U.S. citizen. However, once he has an O-1 Visa, he must first become a legal permanent resident and

Read More »
contactless settlement documentaries

Most Recent Trends on Employment Law Claims

2020 has been an unprecedented year in many aspects, including employment law in the US. Employees in various industries have been faced with difficult situations, ranging from downsizing by some employers to wage cuts by others. While many of these actions by employers have been necessary, they should not come at the cost of workers’ employment rights. If your employer

Read More »

What to do After a Car Accident in San Antonio

If you have been involved in a car accident in Bexar County, it is important to contact a personal injury attorney so that your legal rights are protected from the very beginning. As we travel the roads, there is a likelihood that we might end up in a car accident. This sudden unexpected event can be an inconvenience at best

Read More »
immigration during covid-19

The Aftermath of COVID-19 on Immigration

What happens to immigration during a global pandemic, when international travel comes to a screeching halt and the economy worldwide is suddenly turned on its head? In just a few months, the effects have been far-reaching. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Entry into the United States has been suspended of all foreign nationals who have been in China, Iran, Europe and Brazil

Read More »
small business bankruptcy

Small Businesses Considering Bankruptcy Need to Act Now

COVID-19 dealt a financial blow to small businesses unlike anything we have seen before. Stay at home orders forced businesses already operating on thin profit margins to shut their doors and implement drastic changes to their business models in order to comply with new social distancing requirements. A survey by SMB Group found that 75% of all small business report

Read More »

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