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Knowing the Distinction Between a Trade and Service Mark is Essential

February 23, 2011
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Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) February 23, 2011 – Knowing what is what in the business world when it comes to trade and service marks helps a business move forward. “It’s often helpful if people understand the differences between trade and service marks when they’re running a business. A trademark is protection you get…

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Balancing States Rights with Comprehensive Immigration Reform

February 23, 2011
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Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 23, 2011 – States these days are insisting they have rights when it comes to doing what they want in relation to comprehensive immigration reform. Over the years, virtually every year since the U.S. came into existence, every state has stood on its soapbox and insisted that it had…

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Speed On The Highway Is Deadly in New Hampshire

February 22, 2011
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Keene, NH (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2011 – Too many Americans these days think speed is the way to get to where they are going. Unfortunately, speed either maims or kills. “While I didn’t handle this particular case, I heard about it and sadly, have seen accidents just like this,” said Charlie Donahue, a…

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Bankruptcy Has Certain Exemptions in Iowa

February 22, 2011
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Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2011 – Depending on the state in which one lives, there may be access to state or federal exemptions when bankruptcy is declared. Some states opt for federal exemptions, while states like Iowa opt out and provide state exemptions. “Filing for bankruptcy means that you have certain…

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Hotel Away from Home May be Scene of Slip and Fall Accident

February 22, 2011
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2011 – Slip and fall accidents may happen literally anywhere. Commonly, they happen on trips or vacations, at hotels and motels. “While most of us do not think about this, traveling offers its own set of dangers, ranging from lousy drivers in another city to unsafely maintained places…

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Car Accidents May Result in Apportionment of Liability

February 22, 2011
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Little Rock, AR (Law Firm Newswire) February 21, 2011 – On the surface, some car wrecks look like only one person caused the crash. In reality, the liability may be apportioned. “In Arkansas, there is comparative negligence. While it may seem like this is a distinction without a difference, there is indeed a distinct difference.…

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It Pays to Protect a Business Website from Copycats and Hackers

February 18, 2011
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Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) February 18, 2011 – Imagine a business owner doing a routine Google search of his business and name, only to find that a website thousands of miles away had copied the logo, design, text and even some photos. This is what happened to the law firm of Gordon &…

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Tampa Veterans Lawyer Offers Winning Veterans Benefits Strategy

February 18, 2011
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 18, 2011 – Tampa Veterans attorney David W. Magann, P.A. offers veterans his winning strategy to garner VA (veterans disability) compensation benefits. Most claims, even with recently published VA questionnaires and digitized processes, prove to be difficult for veterans to attain on their own. Even though the VA has…

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Recent GAO Report Addresses H1B Visa Program

February 17, 2011
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Dallas, TX (Law Firm Newswire) February 17, 2011 – The United States Government Accountability Office recently completed a comprehensive study of the H-1B visa program. Congress asked the GAO to investigate several aspects of the H-1B program to ensure that the program was serving its purpose. The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire…

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The Complexities Of A Testimony From A Child Could Outweigh The Benefits In A Divorce Case

February 16, 2011
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Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 16, 2011 – In 2011, almost half of all kids in America live in divorced or separated families. When parents go through a divorce, many of them ask if their child or children can testify or speak to the judge as part of their child custody case. In Florida,…

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