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Month: February 2015

Three Details That Factor Into the Punishments of a DWI Conviction

Three Details That Factor Into the Punishments of a DWI Conviction

When it comes to drunk driving laws in the state of North Carolina, the penalties of getting caught driving while intoxicated can be pretty serious. According to the state’s legislation, a DWI arrest is based off the driver’s BAC (blood alcohol content) percentage, and a couple other factors: .08% BAC for drivers over 21 .04% BAC for drivers over 21 and operating a commercial vehicle .04% BAC for drivers over 21 who have received a previous DWI conviction after July…

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How Small Businesses Can Fight Patent Infringement

How Small Businesses Can Fight Patent Infringement

Those who follow tech news regularly have likely heard about the various smartphone makers battling over patents. Lawsuits between companies like Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola, and others crop up over issues like phone design or the creation of smartphone apps. These cases often involve billions of dollars in costs for patent litigation attorneys, and legal decisions on patents can take years to make. For small businesses, however, the costs and length of time it takes to fight a case of…

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Why Cache, a Women’s Apparel Retailer, Filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Why Cache, a Women’s Apparel Retailer, Filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Women’s apparel retailer Cache has announced it will be seeking bankruptcy protection through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy timeline — becoming the fifth U.S. retailer in a three-month span to seek help with filing bankruptcy. According to a February 4 Reuters article, Cache has faced several challenges in recent years, including dropping mall traffic, growing competition from more affordably-priced retailers, online shopping’s continued expansion and reduced teen spending on clothing. With the help of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorney, the New…

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A Short Guide to Understanding Motorcycle Accidents

A Short Guide to Understanding Motorcycle Accidents

According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are an estimated 5.5 million car accidents every year in the United States. These accidents result in about 40,000 deaths and another three million injuries. Some of these accidents involve motorcycles, and the sheer volume of these accidents and injuries is one of the reasons that traffic matters account for most of the lawsuits in America — many of them are personal injury lawsuits. Here’s what you need…

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Three Questions to Ask a Potential Personal Injury Lawyer

Three Questions to Ask a Potential Personal Injury Lawyer

A personal injury lawyer is a civil litigator representing personal injury victims having bodily or psychological injury due to another person’s or organization’s negligent or irresponsible actions. Consulting experienced injury attorneys is the sure way to deal with all the legal proceedings that may follow. Here are 3 questions to ask your preferred choice to ascertain if they can successfully handle injury litigation. Experience It’s the number one factor to consider in ensuring that you only hire experienced accidental injury…

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