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Warrant is Required to Search Information on a Cell Phone, Even Incident to Arrest
Category: Blog | July 24, 2014
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that police officers must generally secure a warrant before searching through the contents of a cell phone of a person they arrest.[1] This decision will have important implications for telecommunications providers, possibly by … Continue reading
Do You Know these Facts About Estate Planning?
Category: Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law | July 14, 2014
This article was originally published on Lawyers.com. Historically, a “will” was used to distribute of real estate after one’s death and a “testament” was used to dispose of personal property. Today those instructions are combined into a single document, called a … Continue reading
Welcome to The National Advocates
Category: Blog | June 29, 2014
Welcome to The National Advocates! We are enthusiastic and appreciative of your decision to join us in building what we believe will be the premier legal association of its kind. We encourage you to take advantage of the benefits that … Continue reading
Differences of U.S. legal business forms [infographic]
Category: Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law | June 28, 2014
Different businesses will need to work with different legal forms in order to enjoy several unique advantages. However, not all of these forms and agreements are the same, and some may be limiting, depending on the position of the signer. … Continue reading
[Video] Reluctance to Deport Pop Stars Creates a Double Standard in Immigration Law
Category: Immigration Law | June 18, 2014
“To avoid deportation, just put on this Justin Bieber mask.” Lenni Benson, professor at New York Law School and Director of the Safe Passage Project, talks about the general in the American immigration system to deport sports and entertainment professionals. … Continue reading
$18 Million Settlement in Exploding Toilet Case
Category: Blog | June 18, 2014
An $18 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that Sloan Valve Company sold defective pressurized flushing mechanisms that could cause toilets to explode. People who owned toilets equipped with the Flushmate system can apply for a cash … Continue reading
Supreme Court Says Creditors in Bankruptcy can Access Inherited IRAs
Category: Consumer Bankruptcy Law | June 18, 2014
When Brandon and Heidi Heffron-Clark filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they wanted to exclude $300,000 in an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) from the bankruptcy estate using the “retirement funds” exemption. The did not want their creditors to use the IRA to … Continue reading
What Parents Can Learn From Casey Kasem
Category: Blog | June 18, 2014
When lawyer Jennifer Brandt appeared on the radio show “Crime and Justice With Dan Schorr” on June 8, one of the topics was the ongoing family dispute concerning radio icon, Casey Kasem. Before his death on June 15, 2014, Casey’s wife, Jean … Continue reading
$17.8 Million Awarded to Volkswagen Driver Hit by Cement Truck
Category: Blog | June 17, 2014
A Wayne County, MI, jury awarded $17.8 million in damages to a woman driving a Volkswagen that was rear-ended by a cement truck, leaving her unable to live independently. After eight days of trial, the jury compensated the injured … Continue reading
$4.5M Settlement Finalized in Best Buy Robocall Class Action
Category: Blog | June 16, 2014
New York, NY: A $4.5 million settlement has been finalized ending a class action lawsuit against Best Buy Co., Inc, alleging the company violated the Telephone Consumer protection Act, (TCPA) by making unsolicited telephone calls. Specifically, the lawsuit, entitled Chesbro … Continue reading