Understanding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted on: 15 March 2018
Opening a bar or a restaurant that serves liquor is not quite as easy as it sounds. There are dozens of situations that would either prevent you from getting a liquor license or stall you in getting one. Meanwhile, your bar or your restaurant suffers and loses money because you cannot serve alcoholic beverages. What most first-time establishment owners do not realize is that they can get a lawyer's help with most of these issues.
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Posted on: 9 February 2018
One reason why heirs and beneficiaries hate the probate process is because it can take up to three years for them to see the proceeds from wills left behind by their deceased loved ones. Although there are a number of things people can do to minimize the risk of their estate going into probate before they die, there aren't many things heirs and beneficiaries can do to fast track the process after their loved one has died.
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Posted on: 11 January 2018
If you have been injured because of someone else's actions—and that injury has resulted in a loss of funds—you should consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the person who harmed you. This way, you can collect compensation from the responsible party. Before you file a personal injury lawsuit, however, there are a few things to know. There's a Statute of Limitations If you want to file a personal injury case, you need to act swiftly.
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Posted on: 8 December 2017
The Fifth Amendment protects defendants from double jeopardy, i.e., being prosecuted for the same crime twice. Thus, if you receive an acquittal in your case, the prosecution will generally be barred from bringing the same charges against you a second time. However, like most things in life, there are a couple of exceptions to this rule. Here are two times when you may find yourself back in the courtroom after an acquittal:
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