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What are possible arguments that can be made to challenge a will?

There are several possible arguments that can be made to challenge a will; they include: lack of capacity, insane delusion, undue influence, fraud, duress, mistake, or revocation. The most common are lack of capacity and undue influence.

What is trade dress infringement?

The core concepts of trademark protection are that consumers not be confused, misled, or deceived as to whose product they are buying, that sellers’ goodwill--or investment in their reputation for quality--be protected, and that competition thereby be enhanced.

What is the test for infringement of a federally registered trademark pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1114?

A registered trademark is infringed when a person uses it or a phrase similar to it in a manner likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception among ordinarily prudent buyers or prospective buyers as to the source of the product.

A Consolidated Government is Tyranny (Anti-Federalist Papers No. 9)

A Consolidated Government is Tyranny (Anti-Federalist Papers No. 9)

Do what's right, not what's legal...

One activist, in describing his strategy to bring awareness to issues of economic and social justice, indicated his desire to do what is right in the service of justice, i.e., protesting, agitating, and causing a ruckus, although those activities be illegal.

Government, Hypocrisy and Legitimacy

In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Holder v. Humanitarian Law. In that case, Plaintiffs, Humanitarian Law Project, argued that certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act (18 U. S. C. §2339B) were unconstitutional.

All You Need to Know about Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcies

This article goes through each type of bankruptcy fillings (Chapter 7 - Liquidation, Chapter 11 - Reorganization, Chapter 12 - Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income and Chapter 13 - Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income) explaining it thoroughly.

Parental Discipline Defense in Massachusetts

Parental discipline is a defense to assault and battery and other charges in Massachusetts

Greater Risk of Personal Injuries in Winter Weather

If you have been injured in a winter weather accident, you may have a personal injury claim.

10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Rhode Island Injury Attorney

10 things to know and consider before hiring a Rhode Island Attorney for your personal injury case.

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