Lawsuits and lawyers are expensive. If you want to hire a workers compensation lawyer for injuries you sustained at work, you should be prepared to see the case through to the end, and that means having the funds to sue. If your injuries are not that severe, you may be chasing your tail instead of a check. Here is how to determine if pursuing a lawsuit is worth your time and resources.
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Spouses often vow to stick together through rich times and poor. However, that doesn't mean you have to take your mate's premarital financial commitments. Considering about 41 percent of first marriages end in divorce, it just makes sense to take precautions and protect your assets before (or even after) saying "I do." Here are two ways drawing up a pre- or postnuptial agreement can help you avoid being held financially responsible for your spouse's debts and obligations.
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If you have gotten to the point in your marriage where you are thinking about a divorce, there are many things to consider before taking that big step. The following are only a few of the things you need to consider.
Is your spouse really cheating?
If you want a divorce because you believe your spouse has been cheating on you, it is important that you verify this. Obviously, if you have caught your spouse in the act of cheating, no verification is necessary.
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When it comes to protecting your intellectual property, copyright law will work its best to side in your favor. However, there are probably a few questions you have about copyright law and the extent to which it can cover your intellectual property. Read on, and you'll find out a few answers to those questions.
How Long Does a Copyright Last?
Since 1977, if you file a copyright, it will last for exactly 70 years.
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Novelists are often told to write what they know, so it's not unusual for them to pattern characters and circumstances after real-life people and events. The problem is that doing so can land well-meaning authors in legal hot water if the source of their inspiration takes offense and files libel-in-fiction lawsuits. If you want to base characters on real people but don't want to end up spending the proceeds from your book sales defending a defamation lawsuit, here are two things you can do to protect yourself.
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