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A business and corporate law firm includes incorporation, business creations and ownership, commercial collections, investments, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property areas of law. A business attorney will ensure regulations, zoning, and environmental issues are addressed. There is personal, business, and tax requirements and consequences involved with business and corporate law transactions. Additionally, securities fraud investigations by the SEC are typically handled by a business and corporate lawyer.

Gregory J. Finney is a successful business lawyer at The Spencer Law Firm.  He has worked on gaining settlements for various clients, including topics such as breach of contract, fraud on contract, Securities Fraud, Sarbanes Oxley, RICO, FLSA, ERISA, Section 1983 claims, and MDL litigation.  He is familiar with Houston securities arbitration.

Arbitration differs from both litigation and mediation and can be used for business dispute resolution. Often arbitration is required in certain contracts such as in client brokerage agreements. Arbitration is the most often used forum to settle securities disputes between investors and stockbrokers.  One advantage of arbitration is that it is more private than litigation—there are no public court hearings.

An arbitration award is usually final and is difficult to appeal.  Arbitration provides quick and confidential business dispute judgments.  It uses impartial and knowledgeable arbitrators to settle a dispute outside of the court system.

Mr. Finney has been practicing with Houston business law firms for years.  Through his knowledge and victories in arbiration and settlements, our business lawyer has had a track record of success.

Charles A. Leath

Charles Leath, a lawyer in Fresno, California, is a partner at Mayfield & Leath representing clients in connection with a variety of matters including personal injury law, construction defects, environmental contamination, and eminent domain matters . In addition to his civil litigation work, he assists business clients with contract negotiation and entity formation and helps families with special needs children, ensuring that they receive quality education.

Mr. Leath is a lifetime resident of Fresno, and grew up in a family of attorneys. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fresno, with a dual focus in Liberal Studies and English. Mr. Leath earned his Juris Doctor degree from San Joaquin College of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2003. He is very familiar with Fresno Laws.

Mayfield & leath
Law Office in Fresno
1500 West Shaw
Suite 204 Fresno, CA
Telephone (559)761-0292
Fax (559)222-0702

An experienced Seattle bankruptcy attorney understands that filling bankruptcy in Washington can be tricky if you do not have a thorough understanding of the law.  Learn a little bit more about the most recent changes in Washington bankruptcy rules that could affect your bankruptcy claim.

Rule 1006-1. Filling Fee

• Waiver of Filling Fee:  An individual filling Chapter 7 bankruptcy can a apply for a filling fee should file an Official Form B3B with the voluntary petition.  Bankruptcy cases will not uphold the Local Rule W.D. Wash. CR3(b)
• Payment by Installments:  A debtor who can only meet the filing fees by installments must file an Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments, Official Form 3A at the same time of filing the petition.

Rule 1007-1.  Lists, Schedules, Statements

• File Schedules & Statements Time Extensions: Requests for extension of time and file schedules, statements and documents required by Interim Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007 must be filled before the filing expiration date.  It also needs to be made on a notice of 7 days.  If a motion for extension is not filled in a timely manner, the order can be presented ex parte and contain the following mandatory information:  date of petition, due date of schedules and statements, date of the § 341 meeting of creditors and the reason for delay.
  • The debtor must arrange a continuance of the meeting and mails to all creditors with a trustee in order for the courts to extend the date for filing schedules, statements and documents within 7 days.
  • Active military debtors are required to indicate this status on Schedule I.  For individuals on active duty or being deployed after the filing the voluntary petition for a period to exceed 14 days must set forth the starting and ending dates of the active duty or deployment, new address information, a copy of official orders, social security numbers which only show the last four digits and the name, and ss numbers for any entirely redacted non-debtors.

To consult with an experienced Seattle bankruptcy lawyer contact the law firm of Carrington Nuamah by calling 206-965-8726today.  You can also consult the Washington Bankruptcy Courts for more information

Lori Mayfield, an attorney in Fresno, is a partner at Mayfield & Leath, Attorneys at Law representing public entities, contractors, businesses and individuals in a variety of cases from personal injury and premises liability to product liability and construction defect litigation.

Prior to embarking on her legal career, Ms. Mayfield earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Western Washington University, and worked as a reporter for the Tulare Advance Register and as a news producer for the CBS affiliate in Fresno. Her work covering law enforcement and court stories inspired her to enroll in the San Joaquin College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree with distinction in 1994. She was admitted to the California Bar the same year. Since then, Ms. Mayfield has furthered her legal education by attending programs at the Hastings College Cotchett Trial Advocacy Center and the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.

Ms. Mayfield, a Fresno Lawyer, is an active member of the Fresno community. She is a board member of the Hands On Central California, Central California Legal Services, and the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, and an alumna of Leadership Fresno. She also serves as a judge pro-tem for settlement conferences and mediations as well as in the traffic court for the Fresno County Superior Court.

You contact one of our Fresno Lawyers by calling:   559-761-0292

Mayfield & Leath, Attorneys at Law

1500 West Shaw

Suite 204 Fresno, CA

The makers of Microsoft Word have a patent problem on their hands.  Recently, a ruling was handed down by the US Appellate Court fining the software mega-giant $290 million.  The fine included an order to stop sales of Microsoft Word as of today. 

The lawsuit began in 2007 when a Canadian company, i4i Inc., accused Microsoft of patent infringement for their XML editor which was being sold as a part of Word.  Microsoft appealed the decision, and in December of 2009, lost its appeal.

On Friday, Microsoft filed a case with the the US Appellate Court asking to re-evaluate its decision.  The software giant is now selling Word without the XML editor in dispute as of today.  Current versions of the software used by consumers will not be recalled.

Interestingly enough, share prices of Microsoft have risen.

Through popular culture and personal legal experiences it is universally known that a client has a privileged relationship with his/her lawyer(s). This relationship allows the information shared between the two to remain confidential, both the attorney and client can decide what information they choose to disclose with the public. However, the attorney-client privilege for transactional attorneys is different from other categories of attorneys. Many factors decide/determine the extent of the attorney-client privilege for transactional attorneys.

Deciding Factors

Business disputes involving large corporations can involve many different lawyers. However, all of the lawyers involved in these big cases are not qualified to provide an attorney-client confidentiality privilege. The reason some Dallas business dispute lawyers do not possess the attorney-client privilege is because they function strictly as a business strategy analyst and not a legal representative. What this means is that if an attorney is providing business strategy, managing transactions, or giving advice concerning how to maximize assets, he/she may not be permitted attorney-client privilege. There are guidelines also permitting attorney-client privilege for transactional attorneys. If a transactional attorney is managing/negotiating a business deal in which there intertwined legal matters, they are entitled to confidentiality. The underlying factor is if an attorney is managing a business transaction that does not require legal action, no attorney-client privilege exists.

Does Attorney-Client Privilege Matter?

The attorney-client privilege matters because in certain situations business transactions will develop into disputes. When these disputes arise the companies involved will attempt to learn about the other side’s strategy and interaction. If the work done by a business law attorney does not require legal attention, the information is not protected by the confidentiality privilege.

Dallas Business Dispute

When a company or small business is involved in a business transaction or a Dallas business dispute, getting legal help is crucial to the company’s well-being. When handling a transaction involving legal requirements, the information concerning the transaction may remain confidential. The business world is competitive and ruthless, and in order to ensure your business deal will be managed effectively, hire an attorney with past success and experience handling all business law matters.

This information has been provided by the business transaction attorneys of the Duke Firm, PC, 4706 Sunny Trail Court, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 U.S.A.

The process of document review is done before a business dispute goes to the litigation phase. Document review is done in order to prepare the argument for litigation stages such as: discovery, motions, and trial. During the document review all information concerning a business dispute will be analyzed for legality and case building purposes. When analyzing the legality of the documentation, an attorney is basically evaluating the occurrence and determining the legality of a company’s, or individual’s, actions.

How important is the document review process?

The document review process is essential to any business dispute case. The process of document review is done to collect and organize all information concerning the case. Due to the large amount of detection happening during the process, document review is categorized as investigation. With this in mind we can see why it is vital to the litigation stage. The information collected and processed during the document review stage is used to build a strong and effective argument to present during business dispute trail. In order for the process to be completed effectively a group of reviewers will be hired or assigned to the case.

What is the size of document review groups?

When a small business law case arises the document review group is fairly small; when a case arises in which large corporations are involved in a dispute the document review group can be quite large.

Business Dispute Representation

In most cases the bigger the dispute, or companies involved in the dispute, the more time will have to be spent on pre-trial processes. In order to build an argument to the fullest capability, all documents and information pertaining to the case need to be reviewed by a group of legally trained individuals. Because the outcome of the argument is dependant upon the document review stage, it is one of the most important steps within the litigation process. The first step towards building an effective argument is to contact a business dispute law firm. Document review is left up to the law firm handling your case, be sure to find a firm with vast experience.

This information has been provided by the Dallas business law attorneys of the Duke Firm, PC, 4706 Sunny Trail Court, Sugar Land, Texas 77479 U.S.A.

A cease and desist letter (C & D) is a request or order to stop an activity or practice, or else face legal action.  A cease and desist letter or request can be sent to an individual, business entity or other organization.

“Cease and desist” may be used in two different circumstances.  a cease-and-desist letter can be sent by anyone, although typically they are drafted by an intellectual property lawyer.  Cease-and-desist orders can be issued by a judge or government authority.

A judge may issue a cease-and-desist order with the intent to halt an illegal activity.  Government agencies may use cease and desist orders to stop or prevent the sale and of unregistered or fraudulent securities, dangerous or risky banking practices, or to enforce licensing statutes.  It is recommended to enlist the services of an established IP law or copyright infringement attorney.

Barton J. Fears has been an Phoenix business lawyer for more than a decade for the Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C, a business firm in Phoenix.  He assists clients with Phoenix business law development issues, document preparation, and is the firm’s lead counsel on Phoenix business litigation and appellate matters, including:

• Contract disputes
• Restrictive covenants
• Unfair competition
• Business torts
• Trademark infringement
• Copyright infringement
• Business disputes
• Contractual disputes

Mr. Fears was an electrical engineer for Motorola, Inc. prior to starting his legal career.  Some of his noteworthy accomplishments for Motorola include his work on technology development for military missile guidance systems and test plans for circuits and systems.

Whether you operate a small business in Phoenix, have questions about Phoenix business transactions, or need assistance in business litigation in Phoenix, Donald W. Hudspeth and Barton J. Bears can provide solutions to your business needs.

Donald W. Hudspeth, 3030 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-265-7997

The decision to filing bankruptcy in Houston is a difficult choice for many people to make. Not only are you dealing with the stress and anxiety that naturally arise when you are facing insurmountable debt, but there is also the worry that bankruptcy will affect your credit for years after the debts are discharged. Therefore, the decision must be carefully made.

The Law Offices of Jack N. Fuerst, P.C. ’s specialized focus on bankruptcy law ensures that our bankruptcy clients receive the highest quality legal advice and counsel that conforms to the highest ethical standards.

Bankruptcy is an option that can provide relief to a debtor whose debts have become overwhelming due to medical bills, job loss, changes in family status, or a catastrophic event. Under bankruptcy law, a debtor may eliminate many types of debts by dividing non-exempt assets among the debtor’s creditors.

If your liabilities have exceeded your assets and you are unable to pay bills as they become due, sometimes bankruptcy is the only answer. Bankruptcy law is very complex and an experienced Houston bankruptcy attorney, such as the ones at Jack N. Fuerst, P.C., is essential to help you decide which path is right for you.

Jack N. Fuerst & Associates, P.C. has a passion for preserving our bankruptcy clients’ legal rights. We combine state-of-the-art technology in case management and comprehensive knowledge of new trends in bankruptcy law to keep our clients up-to-date on the progress of their case, so that they can make the most informed decisions possible.  We measure our success by your success, and we are tireless in our efforts to ensure that you receive the “fresh start” that the bankruptcy laws were designed to provide.

If your home or other property is on the line, and you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, contact Jack Fuerst for confidential, comprehensive advice on eligibility, alternatives, and the advantages/disadvantages to bankruptcy.

By bankruptcy attorney Houston

Jack N. Fuerst
(also handling cases related to filing bankruptcy in Katy)

8955 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024

Phone: 713-299-8221

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