When self-defense skills can hurt your legal defense.
Mar 30, 2011
I keep track of cases involving claims that a plaintiff's or defendant's tort duty is heightened by their martial arts training. This has been a topic of interest to me since I have been studying hapki...
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When am I "served" in a court case?
Mar 29, 2011
A court cannot exercise jurisdiction over you (translation: order you to do something, not do something, or pay money) unless a summons or subpoena has been personally delivered to you. This website ha...
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HELOC loans- make sure the account is closed at settlement!
Mar 29, 2011
Buying a house? If your seller had a Home Equity Line of Credit, make sure that it gets "closed," and not just "paid off." This is a common mistake that is keeping our office very busy.
A HELOC is a l...
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Check your charter before you sue for a mechanic's lien!
Mar 29, 2011
I love to win! And sometimes the other side pitches in to make it a bit easier. I recently have had three cases where contractors sued to impose mechanic's liens on both homes and commercial properties...
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Late Plan payments in your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case
Mar 23, 2011
I have just answered my tenth question about this, today. The questions all ask, "can I make a late payment," or "what will happen if my payment is late," or "can I skip a month?"
The answer to all th...
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How does real property get transferred upon death?
Mar 22, 2011
The Will says I inherit the house, is that all I need? No. The Will only states the intent of your dead relative to leave you the house. The house is estate property, and is in the control of the e...
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What to Do If You Miss a Filing Deadline in Civil Court?
Mar 21, 2011
I Missed the Deadline, What Can I Do? If you just missed filing your responsive answer or motion, and the court has not yet sent you an Order of Default, you are not in a bad situation. Start with a...
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You have a great idea for marketing NFL gear!
Mar 19, 2011
What steps must I take to get permission to use NFL logos and marks for my great business idea for a new product?...
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How do I pick a lawyer?
Mar 18, 2011
Your lawyer will speak for you, in court or to others that must be persuaded to the correctness of your position. Pick the wrong lawyer, and you will spend precious funds for a very unpleasant experie...
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Quit with the Quit Claim Deed, Already!
Feb 22, 2011
What the heck is a Quit Claim deed, anyway?
A deed is the paper that is filed in the Land Records as evidence of your ownership of land. In a normal sale transaction, the seller will include in that de...
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