About New York Court Reporters
Posted on August 23, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
About New York Court Reporters New York City is home to one of the biggest, busiest legal communities in the world. Millions of attorneys practice their trade on the island of Manhattan, with thousands more graduating from law school each year and joining their ranks.
New York City is home to one of the biggest, busiest legal communities in the world. Millions of attorneys practice their trade on the island of Manhattan, with thousands more graduating from law school each year and joining their ranks. But behind these busy men and women are the unsung heroes that make the legal professional run: New York court reporters.
Read More..>>California Bar Exam Writing Strategies
Posted on August 23, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
It is
virtually impossible to succeed in any law examination without mastering the
concept of time management. The California bar exam is no exception. It is not
what you know. It is what you know in one hour. Budget your time or perish.
Quanta Computer v. LG Electronics: Reviving exhaustion, applying it to method patents
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
In the case Quanta Computer v. LG Electronics, ___ U.S. ____, 128 S.Ct. 2109 (2008), the United States Supreme Court clarifies and expands upon its holding in United States v. Univis Lens Co. In Quanta, the court clarified that the same analysis applies to process or method patents, not just product patents: When a component substantially embodies the process and cannot be used for any purpose other than to practice the patent, the process patent is exhausted upon sale of that component. The decision makes it more difficult for patentees to extract royalties from multiple parties for the same device.
Read More..>>If You Have Been Bitten or Attacked by a Dog in Virginia, Then You Need to Read This Article
Posted on August 16, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article is designed to help those people who have been attacked or bitten by a dog in Virginia and need to prosecute a claim for their medical bills and personal injuries. This information will help those people better understand what type of evidence they will need to prevail in a such a claim. Finally, the article dispels myths about certain breeds of dogs, like pit bulls, and how they are treated by the law.
Read More..>>Introduction to Forensic Animation Technology
Posted on August 10, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
In the legal industry forensic animations have seen a growing use by lawyers and courts since the early 1990’s. Even so, there are still numerous people who have avoided this technology simply because of a lack of understanding. Yet, time and time again, forensic animations have proven to be advantageous in deciding settlements or trials simply because they are one of the best communication tools available to lawyers and accident reconstructionists today.
Read More..>>Photogrammetry in Forensics Primer
Posted on August 10, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This document is aimed at introducing lawyers, accident reconstructionists and those who work in the insurance industries to photogrammetry and how it can be used in field of forensics. Better understanding of this unfamiliar measurement tool can often bring important details to light that can strengthen a case or completely reverse the direction of a trial in your favor.
Read More..>>5 Rules to Succeed in Filing an Insurance Claim
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article highlights 5 important rules to assure that your insurance claim is not denied.
Copyright ) 2008 Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper
In the wake of several tragic events, including the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, the insurance industry has been crying about their unfair burden in having to pay on all these claims. The truth is, however, that despite accepting and investing their insureds’ premiums for years before, the insurance industry continues to seek any and all means to avoid paying on these claims. Unfortunately, it appears that the insurance industry’s negative response to legitimate claims is not limited to tragic events, where the company is faced with claims that it may not be able to afford. Since I empathize with those people whose legitimate claims were and are denied, I have compiled the following list to help negate some of the most prevalent bases upon which insurers rely to deny claims.
Read More..>>JA Apparel v. Abboud: When a name is more than just a name
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
When clothing designer Joseph Abboud had a falling out with the new management of JA Apparel, the clothing company he had founded, he tried to start a competing clothing line called “jaz.” He planned to use his name in jaz promotions, identifying himself as the designer of the new line. One little problem - Abboud had sold the exclusive rights to the use of his name for commercial purposes to JA Apparel a few years earlier. JA Apparel sought an injunction against Abboud, seeking to prohibit Abboud from using his own name to promote any fashion line. The magistrate judge agreed, finding that Abboud had forever contracted away the rights to use his own name.
Read More..>>Will My Case Go To Court?
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
One of the most common questions I am asked by new clients is whether it will be necessary that their case go to court. Most people want nothing to do with having to go to trial. They fear that once they hire a lawyer, they will lose control of their case. They have heard of cases taking years to resolve and fear their’s will be one of them.
Read More..>>Lemon Law Myths Busted
Posted on July 22, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
There are several myths about the lemon law. Find the truths and answers here
In my daily practice of law I handle anywhere from 5 to 20 phone calls or emails regarding the Pennsylvania Lemon Law and its application to specific vehicles. I have been amazed at the lack of knowledge out there with the general public, so I am hopeful that this article will dispel many of the myths put out there by those who do not know better.
1. Myth - I cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent me.
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