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Attorneys at Grant Morris Dodds in Las Vegas Are Recognized for Their Distinguished Legal Counsel

The Las Vegas probate and estate planning attorneys at Grant Morris Dodds are proud to announce that all three partners at the firm have been recognized by the prestigious business publication VegasInc in the “Top Lawyers 2013” edition covering “The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada” for excellence in the fields of estate planning, as well as probate and guardianship. Attorneys David M. Grant and Mark L. Dodds were recognized for their work in estate planning, while attorney Robert L. Morris was recognized for probate and guardianship.

Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lester A. Berman Makes VegasInc Magazine's "Top Lawyers 2013" List

Simon & Berman, a Las Vegas-based real estate law firm, recently announced that one of its lawyers, Lester A. Berman, was recognized as one of the top lawyers of 2013 by VegasInc magazine. The list of this year’s top lawyers was featured in a special supplemental edition of the magazine, which was dedicated to revealing “the best of the best in Southern Nevada.”

Notice Periods for Sales Representatives May Be Inappropriate - Commercial Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In a judgment of March 21, 2013 (File number VII ZR 224/12), the Federal Supreme Court (BGH) ruled that a standard provision used against a part-time sales representative, according to which the termination of a contract after a term of three years should be permissible only with twelve months notice effective the end of a calendar year to avoid inappropriate discrimination. In particular, such a provision is not to withstand judicial control of substance in accordance with section 307, subsection 1, Civil Code (BGB). It would inappropriately discriminate against the sales representative contrary to the principles of good faith.

Use of a Computer Inventory Control System Based on a Franchise Agreement - Franchise Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its judgment of March 13, 2013 (File number VI-U (Kart) 13.12), the Superior Court (OLG) of Düsseldorf has ruled that the question whether the franchisee has the right to use a computer inventory control system depends in particular on the provisions of the franchise agreement and any amendments thereto.

The Law Offices of Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Announces Commercial Litigation Services for October

The Law Offices of Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. (“SPG”) is pleased to announce they will be offering commercial litigation services for businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this October. SPG knows business law, and routinely handles both transactional matters and commercial litigation. The commercial lawyers of Philadelphia at SPG have provided counsel in litigation areas such as breach of contract, antitrust, copyright and trademark infringement, shareholder rights, breach of fiduciary duty, restrictive covenants and tortious interference matters.

Detroit Creditors in Mediation with City Representatives

LogoThe Detroit Chapter 9 bankruptcy case is shocking to many Americans and spectators in other parts of the world. Fortunately, the city’s creditors, representatives and stakeholders are working together to find solutions to Detroit’s financial issues.

Easy, Fast, and Reliable Lawsuit Loans Are Available from USA Lawsuit Loan

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Lawyer Dawn Joughin Comments on the Legal Implications of Dementia

LogoSadly, it is not uncommon for family members to fall out over the appointment of Attorneys and Court appointed Deputies, as seems to have happened to Jimmy Hill's family.

DUI Lawyer in Fresno Sam Salhab Provides Top-Notch Assistance to People Charged with a DUI

The Law Office of Sam Salhab offers knowledgeable and aggressive representation to those who have been arrested for DUI, as well as similar types of offenses. For people who are looking for a top-notch DUI lawyer in the Fresno area, as well as California’s Central Valley, Sam Salhab is ready and able to help.

Calculating the Redemption Value of Life Insurance Contracts According to the BGH - Insurance Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London www.grprainer.com/en conclude: If a policyholder prematurely brings the life insurance contract to an end, the provisions affected therein thus become ineffective. In particular, the provisions regarding the calculation of the redemption value and the allocation of acquisition costs from the life insurance policy are of great importance and gaps to be closed. According to the BGH, these gaps ought to be closed by means of supplementary interpretation of the contract. This would mean that the policyholder, who concluded the contract in question by the end of 2007, receives the benefits promised in the contract on the part of the insurer.

Correction of the Land Register Possible Without Certificate of Inheritance - Law of Succession

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London www.grprainer.com/en conclude: If it is necessary following an incidence of succession to correct the land register, it is not absolutely necessary for a certificate of inheritance to be presented. If devolution upon death results from a public testamentary deed and this is presented to the land registry office then in this case the correction can still take place, according to a ruling (Az.: 15 W 248/13) of the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Hamm. Thus, the office must first interpret the deed and can only then demand a certificate of inheritance if the circumstances remain unclear thereafter.

Chicago Family Lawyers - Hoffenberg and Block LLC - Named to 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers

The Chicago Family Law Firm of Hoffenberg and Block LLC is pleased to announce that founding partners, Alan D. Hoffenberg and Gloria E. Block, have been awarded the prestigious designation of 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers. They are both are recognized for their exceptional work in matters related to family law and divorce. This is the 10th consecutive year for which the founding partners of Hoffenberg and Block have been honored in this fashion as Illinois Super Lawyers, a testament to their ongoing commitment of being one of the best Chicago Divorce Law Firms, and always serving the best interests of their clients as completely and successfully as possible.

Demarcation Agreements Between Businesses for an Indefinite Period Valid - Trademark Law

LogoIf two competing businesses reach a demarcation agreement on the marketing of their products, this is in principle valid for an indefinite period of time.

Know How to Avoid Identity Theft by Protecting Social Security Number

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Imitation of a Grooves Design of Cases Potentially Unfair - Intellectual-Property-Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its judgment of February 27, 2013 (Az.: 6 U 11/11), the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Karlsruhe ruled that a performance outcome worthy of protection ought to arise if the uniform grooves design of cases in various sets represents the characteristic feature of the cases and the design has had a monopoly on the market for decades in this specific form. If the grooves design is copied virtually identically, the country-of-origin label attached to the imitated product should not automatically negate the possibility of misrepresentation of origin. In order to avoid misrepresentation of origin, it is particularly decisive whether the grooves design on the cases can be perceived from a greater distance.

People Seeking South Jersey Social Security Disability Lawyers Turn to Elizabeth A. Patterson

People seeking south Jersey Social Security disability lawyers who limit their practice to assisting claimants with their applications for Social Security disability and supplemental security income benefits are likely to benefit from the services at the Law Offices of Elizabeth A. Patterson - the most trusted firm for handling such cases since 2002. The Law Offices of Elizabeth A. Patterson recently released a statement detailing the services the firm offers and the reasons behind its success in cases involving disability claims for Social Security Disability benefits.

Bond Subscribers Facing Substantial Losses - Capital-Markets-Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: Windreich GmbH had posted two bond issues. As the company announced, the first bond (WKN: A1CRMO) has an emission volume of up to 50 million € and a term up to March 1, 2015. The interest coupon is at 6.5% per annum. According to Windreich, the emission volume of the second bond (WKN: A2H3V3) was up to 75 million €. That bond has a term up to July 14, 2016. The interest coupon is also at 6.5% per annum.

Know About Credit Card Identity Theft and How to Protect Yourself Against It

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Employment Relationship After Years of Contract Work - Employment Contract

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In a Decision of August 1, 2013 (File number 2 Sa 6/13), the Superior Labour Court (LAG) of Baden-Württemberg has ruled that regardless of whether a service contract was signed, an employment relationship can be established even after contract work under instructions when the employee is integrated in the business. The LAG had to decide in a case where a distinction had to be made between a service contract and an employee loan contract. The two plaintiffs had been freelancers in an IT system house which had assigned them to work for ten years in the defendants business under a service contract. The two plaintiffs thought that an employment relationship existed because they were integrated in the business of the defendant and worked under the company’s instructions. The defendant thought that no employment relationship existed since the plaintiffs were not directly appointed by the company. They had been assigned to the company via a ticket system, and they were called up by the IT employees.

Securitization Audits Successfully Used as Evidence in Robo-Signing Violation Cases

LogoAs the foreclosure crisis rages on, robo-signing continues to play a key role in foreclosure fraud cases.

The NJ Traffic Ticket Attorneys-Protecting You Against Life Changing Consequences of Traffic Violations

Traffic violations are a common occurrence among regular drivers. While many people take them lightly, they fail to understand the repercussions that these violations can have on their lives. Speeding tickets and accidents can mar people for life, taint their records and burden them with expensive fees. To protect people against them and fight in court for such cases, The NJ Traffic Ticket Attorneys of the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall can always be trusted.

Know Drinking and Driving Laws and Get Helped with Drunk Driving Charges

LogoHumans are not perfect and sometimes have errors in judgment, such as when they choose drinking and driving over another, safer alternative. Legal-yogi.com is here to share its knowledge of this topic, including:

According to the BFH, the Foreign Inheritance Tax May Not Creditable - Tax-Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its decision of June 19, 2013 (File No. II R 10/12), the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) ruled that higher-ranking law does not result in an obligatory tax credit. The BHF further ruled that for reasons of fairness, this double taxation must be alleviated under certain circumstances.

Midland Odessa Truck Accident Law Firm Danziger and De Llano Work Hard to Help Accident Victims

Truck accidents are enormous, traumatic and complicated – Midland Odessa Truck Accident Law Firm Danziger and De Llano knows how to legally protect truck accident victims.

A Substitute Official Working on Call May Be Entitled to Compensatory Time off - Employment-Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its decision of July 18, 2013 (File No. 5 K 2148/12), the Administrative Court of Giessen ruled that a person acting as substitute is also entitled to compensatory time off if he/she substitutes for an official working on call who is entitled to such a claim under official instructions issued by the superior official.