Everything To Know About Trademark Registration
Businesses have been using trademarks for a very long time, but with the advancement and progress of the internet, it has only made them even more valuable and essential for the operation of a company....
View ArticleCompany Registration In South Africa For Foreigners
A lot of people have realized the potential of South Africa, but the main question is, how do you start a business in South Africa? Certainly, it can be quite complicated and may require lawyers but...
View ArticleEmployees Rights of 457 Visa Holders in Australia
by Damian Costello The Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) communicate to let you fully understand your legal rights when employed in Australia. Your employer...
View ArticleThe Pros And Cons Of A DUI Refusal
Copyright (c) 2013 VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, LLC During late night hours, DUI task force officers are out in force conducting roadblocks and stopping drivers for any conceivable reason they can come up with...
View ArticleThe JOBS Act l Rule 506 l The Colossal Exemption
On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a new rule to implement a JOBS Act requirement to lift the ban on general solicitation and general advertising for offerings...
View ArticleRequirements of Form D
The most common exemptions used by companies to sell stock prior to going public are those found in Regulation D of the Securities Act. Many private companies going public do not realize that a filing...
View ArticleRule 506 – Not for Bad Actors Anymore
On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) adopted amendments to rules promulgated under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the...
View ArticleThe Securities Laws That Impact Going Public Transactions
A private company going public is subject to three federal securities laws, each with its own unique requirements. The three laws are the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), the Securities...
View ArticleGoing Public On The OTCMarkets Pink Sheets
Many private companies that go public are opting for the listing on the OTCMarket’s Pink Sheets due to the increased costs and more stringent regulations associated with Securities and Exchange...
View ArticleAbout Rule 144 For Non-Affiliate Shareholders
What is Section 5? Under Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), requires that all offers and sales of securities be registered under the Securities Act or exempt...
View ArticleForm S-1 And Direct Public Offerings
Many private companies are unable to locate an underwriter prior to going public. A direct public offering (“Direct Public Offering”) provides a viable solution to this dilema. A Direct Public Offering...
View ArticleTax Services Are Watching For News On Obamacare Tax Credit
Local tax services are keeping a watch over tax credits for Obamacare. The predicted credit will average $2,700 for the next tax year. It won’t cover everybody paying for health insurance, but if you...
View ArticleTips For Finding A Great Legal Representative
When you suddenly find yourself in need of good legal representation, you may not know where to begin. While the yellow pages contains listings of many law firms, you will not always find reliable...
View ArticleWhy Choose Bankruptcy
Financial troubles can bring a lot of stress to life. In excessive financial stress people tend to keep away from bad reputation and complications. Due to false negative aspects of filing a bankruptcy,...
View ArticleEx-Parte
An Ex Parte (Ex-Parte) action is a shortened court action, which is most often heard by a judge at a courthouse. Ex-parte actions are most often served on affected parties somewhat differently than the...
View ArticleOwe Money To The IRS? You Need A Tax Attorney On Your Side
One of the more unnerving experiences in life is owing money to the IRS and having to deal with their collection efforts. As you might expect, the federal government does not look kindly on tax debts...
View ArticleReverse Mergers 101
Traditionally, private companies become publicly traded by registering an offering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Another established method for private companies to obtain public...
View ArticleWill I Lose My 401K If I Divorce My Spouse?
“Will I lose my 401(k) if I divorce my spouse?” This is the most common question divorce lawyers hear once the child-related questions are answered. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. In a...
View ArticleStock Scalping
Stock scalping refers to the illegal and deceptive practice of recommending that others purchase a security while secretly selling the same security. In recent years, the SEC and Justice Department...
View Article7 Ways To Fix Slow Courts
With the recent civil court financial cutbacks, most courts have stopped placing any importance on processing writs or abstracts of judgment for creditors. Some civil courts may take up to 6 months to...
View ArticlePublic Placements Under Rule 506(C)
Rule 506(c) will become effective in less than a month, on September 23, 2013. The rule fundamentally changes how private placements will be conducted, by allowing issuers to engage in general...
View ArticleUnderstanding Debt Collections In The United States
Copyright (c) 2013 Accounts Receivable National Collection Agencies located within the United States pursue the first phase of the collections process using their own in-house team of professional...
View ArticleClint Eastwood and the 5 Most Surprising Celebrity Divorces
Separation is such a grimy word. Individuals get separated every day for a range of various reasons. Some excellent, some bad, some legitimate reasons, some simply plain stupidity and make no sense....
View ArticleFAA Preempts Florida Law Invalidating Arbitration Class Action Waivers as...
In McKenzie Check Advance v. Betts, 112 So. 3d 1176 (Fla. 2013), the Florida Supreme Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempted invalidating a class action waiver in an arbitration...
View ArticleDeceased Estate Adminstration: Understanding The Probate Process
In deceased estate administration, probate is a term used in a number of different ways. It could refer to the act of presenting a Last Will and Testament to a court officer for filing. In a more...
View ArticleIs TPD Insurance Tax-Deductible?
Copyright (c) 2014 Kerrie Peacock Any form of tax deductions will help decrease your taxable income, hence decreasing the total amount of tax that you end up paying. Therefore, you should be keen on...
View Article1031 Tax Free Exchange
Section 1031 in the Internal Revenue Service is a boon for a prospective investor, selling an investment property and wanting to make a profit by reinvesting in a similar property elsewhere in the...
View ArticleNotice of Pendency of Action
Copyright (c) 2014 Mark Shapiro I’m a Judgment Broker, not a lawyer. This article is my opinion, please consult with a lawyer if you require legal advice. There’s no such thing as “took their name off...
View ArticleShould You Be A Process Server?
Copyright (c) 2014 Mark Shapiro Many people especially judgment recovery specialists, have be RPSs (Registered Process Servers) to attempt to make additional cash and to find more judgments. For many...
View ArticleDelaware Judgment Related Statutes
Copyright (c) 2014 Mark Shapiro In this article, I will summarize some Delaware judgment laws, that are part of the Delaware Annotated General Statutes and Code Series, sometimes abbreviated as the...
View ArticleHow Bankruptcy Impacts Your Personal Injury Case
People who have been injured in an accident, such as an auto accident or a work related accident, may have significant unpaid medical bills, or may take on credit card debt in order to make ends meet....
View ArticleWhat You Should Know about Prosecuting a Trademark
Owning and protecting a trademark can be complicated. Selecting, applying for, and prosecuting a trademark is easier when you understand the process. Choosing a Trademark A process known as clearance...
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