If you’re interested in starting over both financially and personally, and you want to file for both a divorce and bankruptcy, you want to understand what you’re getting into before you begin either one of these proceedings. Yes, you can file for bankruptcy without your spouse. However, whether you want to do this before, during, […]
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Should you Consider a Plea Deal?
Should you Consider a Plea Deal? Plea deals are an advantage to prosecutors because it saves time, energy, and resources needed to go to trial, but there are also some reasons why a defendant might consider a plea deal. Sometimes people think that a defendant should only accept a plea bargain if they are indeed […]
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What You Should Know about New York’s Overtime Laws
Whenever you work at a job, you want to make sure that you get all of the pay that you’re entitled to receive. One aspect of this is to learn about the overtime laws in New York. Read on for a breakdown about what you should know about NY’s overtime laws. The Relevant Law The […]
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What Happens When You Take FMLA Leave?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows you to take time off from your job to take care of your own illness or a family member’s illness or to welcome your newborn into the world by bonding with them. When an employee makes use of the FMLA, and they resume working, it can be difficult […]
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Buying a Small Business in New York
After deciding to purchase a business, you will investigate specific businesses to buy. You can find them through the internet, various brokers, or via your own personal and professional connections. Once you’ve settled on a target, you will have to go through a series of actions to complete the sale. Read on to learn how […]
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What Makes a Witness Credible in a Car Accident Claim?
Driving on the roads of New York can be dangerous. People get into accidents every day. If it happens to you, you want to be able to be compensated for any injuries that you’ve suffered. Determining fault can add further complexity to the issue. Therefore, reliable eyewitnesses can go a long way in making a […]
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What Does a Failure to Function Mean in Trademark Law?
Picking out a good name for your trademark is just one step on the way to establishing the trademark for your business. Registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a worthwhile path to take because it allows you to protect your rights against trademark infringers. But not all trademarks […]
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What is the Burden of Proof in a Civil Case?
One way to help predict the likelihood of success in your case is by understanding the burden of proof. This is the legal requirement to determine who is responsible for producing evidence that proves or discredits a claim. The evidence is usually expressed through documents, objects, and witness testimony. Who Has the Burden of Proof? […]
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What You Should Know if You’re Accused of Domestic Violence
Reports of cases of domestic violence have surged during the Covid-19 pandemic in New York and throughout the country. Unfortunately, these times of major stress and uncertainty are often accompanied by an increase in domestic disputes. Any accusation of committing a domestic violence crime can cause extreme damage to both your personal and professional worlds. […]
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What Happens if You Don’t Buy a Homeowner’s Title Policy?
You’ve looked over the options and have made your choice: You’re ready to purchase that cozy condo or that attractive New York brownstone. Whenever you buy residential New York real estate, you aren’t merely paying the asking price. Rather, there are many other fees associated with it including a host of various closing costs. As […]
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