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Under all circumstances, an untimely death is devastating.  It can leave remaining family members in a highly emotional and fragile state, impacting them financially and legally.  To seek recourse, surviving members may seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. To cut down on a number of frivolous lawsuits, in recent years, the burden of proof has become much more complicated. …

International trade represents unparalleled opportunities like never before.  But with those opportunities come a set of barriers that must be overcome to enjoy the benefits of an international marketplace. Of these, legal issues can be the most daunting.  Globalization and its challenges are a real concern for many firms both in and outside of the United States.  Competition from imports…

Expert witnesses can bring a tremendous boost of credibility to courtroom arguments for a plaintiff or for a defense.  That’s why it is vital to choose a top expert witness and use them appropriately for a particular case and legal issue. Here are some things to consider when choosing an expert witness: What are their qualifications?  Make sure the expert…

If your case is significant enough, your lawyer may decide to seek an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court.  Bear in mind, though; the Supreme Court will only hear certain types of cases.  And this will happen after you have exhausted other legal courses of action. Those actions start with the filing of a lawsuit in a local, state or…

Executives of publicly traded companies have a duty to provide transparency and to make every attempt to provide a reasonable rate of return for their shareholders. In a tumultuous business environment, that can create issues that put executives at odds with each other, the public, regulators, and shareholders.  They are accountable to all those parties while maintaining their effort to…

If you are involved in an incident where someone is seriously injured, it’s almost a sure thing that legal actions seeking compensation will follow at some point.  Lawyers representing parties involved in serious injury cases are charged with either minimizing the amount of damages a plaintiff can collect, or maximizing the award, which can come in many forms. The exact…

Securities fraud is a white-collar crime that can encompass a variety of investments such as stocks, bank notes, bonds, investment contracts, and more.  It takes place when an individual, company or an organization buys, sells, or trades one of these instruments under false pretenses. Specifically, those false pretenses can include the following: Insider trading – If a person is associated…

For many people, real estate represents the most significant transaction they will ever be involved in.  Whether it is a residential transaction or a commercial transaction, the details are numerous, and every single one of them needs to be addressed to ensure a smooth transaction takes place. Unless you make your living in the real estate industry, the documents can…

Mergers and acquisitions take place for a number of reasons, from creating an economy of scale by combining operations, to product and service diversification, to capturing an increased market share, and many others. From a legal standpoint, there are several things to consider that will require an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer.  The most basic of these is how the…

Lawyers who represent both plaintiffs and defendants in insurance coverage disputes face several possible sticking points when it comes to issues that could create an adversarial atmosphere which could further hinder resolutions to a claim. Discovery – Many discovery requests can be unnecessary and counter-productive because they are unduly burdensome.  By putting pressure on one side or the other, it…