Why Should You Hire Professional Help When Dealing with Legal Issues
Living your life without getting into any legal issues is what most of us want to experience. As ideal as that sounds, there are situations where that’s unavoidable. You may feel like it’s something you can take on yourself, but in reality, many legal issues are much more complicated than you think. Getting professional help […]
Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination
Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination. The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC, known as ‘LA Fitness’, for allegedly discriminating against individuals with disabilities at its gyms and fitness centers. LA Fitness is the largest chain of owner-operated gyms and fitness clubs in the United States, boasting nearly […]
Novo Nordisk Files Multiple Lawsuits in the U.S. for Trademark Infringement
Novo Nordisk files multiple lawsuits in the U.S. for trademark infringement and false advertising. Novo Nordisk filed a series of lawsuits across the country last week, accusing a number of companies, including weight loss clinics and medical spas, of infringing its trademark rights and improperly promoting its semaglutide products Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. The pharmaceutical […]
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Expert Witness – Stuart G Levy, PhD
Please introduce yourself to the readers of Lawyer Monthly & what is your professional background and education? Hello there, I am Stuart Levy, a chemistry and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls consultant to the biotech and Pharma industry, based in Arlington, MA, a “collar suburb” very close to Cambridge and Boston. I am a sole-proprietor, independent consultant, with 29 years of industrial experience […]
Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Brazil
How common is commercial litigation as a method of resolving high value complex disputes in Brazil? Litigation remains the predominant method for resolving commercial disputes in Brazil. This preference can be attributed to its cost-effectiveness, a well-established appellate system, and the creation of specialized courts dedicated to Business Law issues in regions experiencing high demand, […]
Expert Evidence In Clinical Negligence Litigation
Introduction I am Nicholas Vyner Todd. I am a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon. I retired from the NHS in 2011 and from private practice in 2014. I continue to work in academic neurosurgery in personal injury and medical negligence litigation as an expert witness. My undergraduate training was at Guys Hospital. My postgraduate training […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Workers Compensation Works – Lawyer Monthly
Catherine “Catie” Meehan is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm. She has an extensive background in the medical field with degrees in both psychology and nursing, in addition to her law degree. Catie’s nursing background comes into play daily as she represents individuals who have been seriously injured at work or in their lives. […]
Texas Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Texas law provides additional rights for citizens aged 60 and over. What are those rights and why were they introduced? Here in Texas, there are many benefits accessible to individuals over 60. These include additional property tax exemptions, discounts on utility bills, reduced vehicle registration costs, help with prescription drug costs, rides to doctor visits […]
Product Liability Claims in Georgia
To begin this interview, could you please provide an overview of the legal framework for product liability in Georgia? What are the key laws and regulations that govern product liability? The primary distinction between strict liability and negligence-based product liability claims is when the claims may be brought. In Georgia, strict liability claims are barred […]