If you ask most people, they’re not interested in the law. Sure, they’ll enjoy a good courtroom drama on television, and they’ll listen to interesting cases on the news, but when it comes to local and state laws governing their actions – well, some peoples’ eyes simply glaze over. It’s not hard to blame them, considering just how… Read More »
We all know that the oil spill that took place in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was a devastating ecological event on par with some of the more notable pollution disasters of our time. The news fed us images of oil-slicked birds and dead fish washing up on shore and we immediately knew there must have been… Read More »
December Newsletter LawGuru Newsletter December 2010 A Common Way To Increase Household Income… Many people in the country today fear for their financial security. Whether unemployed, underemployed, or simply underpaid, most of us are looking for new ways we can increase our household revenue. One way many households are supplementing their income, is by bringing in a tenant.… Read More »
October Newsletter October 2010 Legal Issues Surrounding Your Money… In tough economic times, our personal finance judgment may get cloudy. Yet, it is as important as ever to make sound decisions that improve your situation and not risk making things worse. That is why we have dedicated October’s newsletter to helping you better understand the legalities of personal… Read More »
September Newsletter LawGuru Newsletter September 2010 Half A Million Answers Later How time flies! It seems like just yesterday we were getting ready to launch LawGuru.com. At the time, there was this new thing called the internet that was getting a lot of buzz. My team and I thought it sounded like the perfect way to make legal… Read More »
Simply hearing the word “asbestos” can bring about a number of different reactions in people. Some believe that asbestos isn’t a threat where they live or work, so they don’t worry about it. Some people worry about asbestos because they should – even if they’re not at risk. Some people might have the risks of asbestos exposure and… Read More »
As someone who’s been wronged, you might feel that the world out there feels bigger during tough times. When you’re just one person who’s trying to restore justice to a small group of people, it might appear like an overwhelming task. But one tool at your disposal – the class action lawsuit – is often an effective way… Read More »
Having a personal injury case in the first place can feel like a big burden. Once you’ve been victimized in some way, you have to find a lawyer, you have to deal with that lawyer, and you have to worry about many aspects of your life you weren’t worrying about before: issues like making income, handling medical expenses,… Read More »
Let’s face it: there are a lot of misconceptions about the law these days. Between TV courtroom dramas and true-to-life news stories reflecting only the most unique and special cases, there’s a lot out there that can make you think your personal injury case is something it isn’t. In all honesty, many people simply don’t understand the finer… Read More »
Oral wills, or nuncupative wills, are permitted in many states under limited circumstances. However, a form of guidelines should be utilized if you are planning on making an oral will to be assured that it will be honored.