Every state maintains an agency that is authorized to receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse and child neglect. In addition, the agency (which may be called Child Protective Services (CPS), Children Youth & Families, or the ... [Read more...]
No-contest Clauses in Wills
It can be hard to set aside a will even under ordinary circumstances: courts give deference to wills because (as their name implies), wills are supposed to represent the wishes of the testator. If you seek to set aside a will because you feel you did ... [Read more...]
Child Custody and Unmarried Parents
If you are a parent, whether you are married to your partner or not, you are likely to have the same questions about custody: who will have legal custody; where will the child live; and when and how will each parent exercise parenting time with the ... [Read more...]
Challenging a Will
You’ve seen this dramatic moment play out a dozen times or more in movies and television shows: a family gathers for the reading of a will; the attorney announces its provisions; everyone gasps. The expected heir has been disinherited; he storms out, ... [Read more...]
Navigating Foreclosure
Foreclosure Defined The U.S. housing bubble burst almost ten years ago, but as people struggle to make payments on their properties, foreclosure remains an important (and misunderstood) legal process. Most home-buyers cannot afford to purchase a ... [Read more...]
Selling Your Home: A Legal Checklist
As if selling your home is not hard enough, there are legal aspects that can complicate the process and must be considered. During these emotionally draining and legally complex transitional periods, it is important to think about the legal aspects ... [Read more...]
Selecting a Probate or Estate Attorney
A loved one passes away. You and other family members are in mourning. Eventually a will is produced. After reading the will, you find you have significant problems with what the will says. Now what do you do? You need to find a probate or estate ... [Read more...]
Drug and Medical Device Recalls
Although pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices must pass stringent approval procedures, they are still at the center of personal-injury lawsuits every year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tasked with protecting the public from ... [Read more...]
When Must a Pharmaceutical Company Warn Users About Potential Dangers?
When is a warning required? Dangerous drugs and medical devices enter the marketplace on a regular basis. To protect users and patients from potential hazards, the law places a duty on manufacturers to warn users of the potential dangers ... [Read more...]
When Do Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies Face Liability for Defective Products?
Millions of Americans use pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices each day, from aspirin to Nexium, stethoscopes to pacemakers. Unfortunately, some people are injured while using defective products. Product liability law allows users who are injured ... [Read more...]