How can an expert witness impact mining litigation?
Exploring the Legal Considerations within the Mining Industry as an Expert Witness – We ask, how can an expert witness impact mining litigation? Bara Consulting is a consulting engineering and advisory group actively involved in mining and mineral processing projects globally. Current work extends from expert witness and due diligence through Feasibility Study work to […]
How Does Collaborative Divorce Work and Is It Right for You?
It is widely known that navigating a divorce can be a difficult, contentious, and costly process. While most American divorces do not reach the dramatic levels seen on television, they are far from easy. Typically, divorces involve the assistance of lawyers, a significant amount of time, money, and sometimes even a lengthy trial. Courts across […]
What is a Medical Negligence Duty of Care Case?
The role of the Consultant General and Colorectal surgeon expert witness extends to advising solicitors, insurers, and leading counsel on all aspects of causation and condition involving individuals suffering afflictions to the abdomen, particularly the lower part of their gastrointestinal system. As an expert in General and Colorectal surgeon Mr. Rakesh Bhardwaj trained at Bristol […]
Top 5 Trademark Disputes of All Time
McDonald’s recently lost an EU trademark fight which for now, ends a long-running legal dispute between Irish chain Supermac’s and global fast food giant McDonald’s. Supermac’s, a small Irish takeaway chain, emerged victorious in a legal battle against McDonald’s regarding the Big Mac trademark. This success now allows Supermac’s to expand its presence by opening outlets […]
Casino Tycoon Stephen Wynn Victorious in Foreign Lobbying Case
Steve Wynn, the prominent figure in the casino industry, emerged victorious in an appeals court decision that dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the US government. The lawsuit aimed to compel him to register as a foreign agent due to his involvement in advocating for the extradition of a Chinese billionaire. The US Court of […]
Family Law in Germany
Please introduce yourself to the readers of Lawyer Monthly. We are specialized lawyers for family law and partners of the law firm Pilati + Fritz Rechtsanwälte. For many years, we have passionately defended the rights and interests of our clients, particularly in complex and often emotionally stressful matters involving family law. With our extensive experience […]
Biomechanical Engineering and Personal Injury
Dr. Thomas Jenkyn, PhD, PEng at TLS Forensic, London, ON uses advanced collision stimulation to evaluate and reconstruct different accidents along with offering injury analysis. Lawyer Monthly recently caught up with Dr. Thomas to explain… Many thanks for taking the time to talk with Lawyer Monthly Dr. Thomas. Firstly could you provide our readers with […]
Intellectual property in Venezuela
What different types of intellectual property rights exist to protect, inventions, brands and other creations, technology, and proprietary interests in Venezuela? Since Venezuela withdrew from the Andean Community in 2006, intellectual property rights are regulated by the Industrial Property Law of 1955 (implemented in 1956), which provides protection for trademarks, patents and commercial names and […]
Exploring Franchise Law in Switzerland
On January 1, 2022, a modification of the Federal Act on Cartels and Other Restraints of Competition entered into force in Switzerland (Cartel Act), introducing the concept of relative market power. The purpose of this contribution is to analyse those modifications and discuss their possible impacts on franchise relationships. It will focus on the right […]
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney and Trial Lawyer
Shahab, as a skilled trial lawyer who has devoted his practice to helping individuals who have been wrongfully injured and holding negligent individuals responsible for their actions, when did you decide to become a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer? I decided to become a personal injury lawyer after witnessing firsthand the profound impact that legal […]
Dispute Resolution in China – Legal Guide
What is the limitation period for litigation in China? The longest statute of limitations for litigation is generally 20 years, calculated from the date the right is infringed upon. The general statute of limitations for short-term litigation is usually 3 years, calculated from the date the right holder knew or should have known about the […]
German-American Probate and Inheritance Law: Expert Insight
Siegwart German American Law is a boutique law firm specializing in German Law, cross-border representation and cross-border litigation, providing comprehensive solutions to cross-border and foreign law issues for individual and corporate clients. Lawyer Monthly recently caught up with Holger Siegwart to discuss the settlement of estates and estate litigation in Germany for US-based heirs or […]