One of the most difficult parts of a career change for lawyers is that it involves a change of identity. We are talking about an emotional attachment, not business. Remember the “You’ve got mail” line when Tom Hanks tells Meg Ryan, “It’s not personal, it’s just business,” and Meg Ryan says, of course, that it’s…
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How Personal Injury Lawyers Benefit Society
It is no secret that personal injury attorneys have a bad reputation in our society. We’ve all heard the stereotypes and jokes about such “ambulance chasing” lawyers: that we prey on vulnerable people for our own personal gain, that we chase ambulances in search of our next payday, and that we will do any shady…
Preventing online trademark infringement and counterfeiting starts with awareness
Trademarks act to identify the source of a particular good or service. To be effective and drive sales, they generally need to be visible to a certain segment of consumers. On the Internet, such “visibility” can be achieved through various search engine optimization and marketing techniques. Various ways unscrupulous infringers trade in trademarks, trade names,…
Will filing for bankruptcy ruin my credit?
When weighing the possibility of bankruptcy, the consequences of filing are often a major concern for my clients. While bankruptcy offers the relief of debt discharge, it also brings with it uncertainties regarding the accessibility of future loans. How will bankruptcy affect my credit score? When will I qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy? Will…
Should I hire a large or small law firm? The little one speaks!
People often ask me why they should choose a small law firm over a large one. While I run a small law firm and may have some bias, I do believe that there are very salient reasons why you should go for the “little guy.” A long time ago, I worked for a large law…
USV Nixon: Is the President Above the Law?
Forty years ago, on July 8, 1974, the Supreme Court heard arguments in United States vs. Nixonthe historical case that finally defined the limitations to the power of the president. These were the topics: 1. Should the President be required to turn over records of 64 conversations to Watergate prosecutors? 2. Was the grand jury…
New York Home Equity Theft Prevention Law
The Home Equity Theft Prevention Act (“HETPA”) has been in effect since February 1, 2007. Its purpose is to protect distressed homeowners from potentially fraudulent “foreclosure rescue” programs by ensure the homeowner has enough information to make an informed decision about transferring title to their home (see Chapter 308 of the Acts of 2006 for…
Everything you need to know about family law
Law, the term is associated with the rules and regulations that the government of a country establishes for its subjects. Subjects or people governed by this law have to follow or abide by it. If violated, the person may be subject to the punishments that the corresponding authority wishes him to pass. This is a…
A snapshot of the gospel: Here I am, Lord! Send me! Please, Lord, I am ready, willing and able!
Being called vs. being chosen Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah replied, “Here I am! Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). It is a commendable thing to be willing to serve the Lord. Indeed, every Christian should have this desire deep within themselves, whether…
Weather and climate in Tenerife
The weather in Tenerife is generally quite good throughout the year, with hot summers and fairly mild winters. Tenerife, like all the Canary Islands, enjoys a subtropical climate and little rainfall for most of the year. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands in terms of land mass, population and number of visitors each…