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November 19, 2012 – 182 views
Inform Legal The oil and gas industry is one where a good lawyer can make a huge difference. The industry is very much about contracts. Different companies have land rights and they have mineral rights. Companies that want to operate within the business have to have good contracts that both reflect their wishes and reflect the strength of their bargaining. Negotiations within this industry often determine whether a company makes millions of dollars or only thousands of dollars. Often times, the oil & gas industry is dictate by joint operation agree, where companies agree to use the same physical facilities and certain other resources...
Full Story November 16, 2012 – 162 views
Sara Zorich - SmithAmundsen LLC
It is that time of year again when the snow begins to fall and the holiday shopping begins. It is also the time of year when employers determine whether their employees are entitled to certain bonuses - thus it is a good time to review your pay practices!...
Full Story November 16, 2012 – 110 views
Mr. Steve Sumner - Steve Sumner Law Firm
An expungement is a judicial order requiring the destruction of a person's official records relating to them being taken into custody, charges filed, adjudication and disposition (fingerprint cards, photographs, record keeping, etcetera). The effect of the order is to restore the person, in the contemplation of the law, as to the status occupied before being taken into custody...
Full Story November 13, 2012 – 144 views
Mr. Steve Sumner - Steve Sumner Law Firm
An expungement is a judicial order requiring the destruction of a person's official records relating to them being taken into custody, charges filed, adjudication and disposition (fingerprint cards, photographs, record keeping, etcetera). The effect of the order is to restore the person, in the contemplation of the law, as to the status occupied before being taken into custody...
Full Story November 12, 2012 – 138 views
Inform Legal The trucking industry is one where litigation is a fact of life. When big trucks and fast speeds are involved, accidents can happen. Trucking companies have to be prepared for tort actions when accidents arise. They also have to be aware of the insurance implications. All trucking companies have insurance that covers many of the costs of litigation. Still, those smart professionals within the trucking industry will do everything in their power to make the litigation process painless. These cases can be complicated, leaving attorneys, juries and judges a lot to sort through in the end...
Full Story November 6, 2012 – 135 views
Rebecca L. Dobbs - SmithAmundsen LLC
This October, the IRS announced cost of living adjustments increasing 401(k) contribution limits. The new limits for 2013 are as follows:...
Full Story November 6, 2012 – 121 views
Mr. Steve Sumner - Steve Sumner Law Firm
In State vs. Hoyle, a decision filed April 4, 2012, by the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the Appellate Court reversed the lower circuit court decision rendered overturning a previous DUI/drunk driving conviction in a South Carolina summary court...
Full Story November 5, 2012 – 182 views
Inform Legal In no particular order, here is a list of several must-have iPhone and iPad apps for attorneys. This list includes apps that help with organization and productivity, research and reference, document creation and storage, as well as legal news and articles...
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