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A liability claim is the claim made against another person who is responsible for the accident that caused your injury (usually referred to as the at-fault driver), for acting recklessly or negligently. If it has been determined that another person is liable for the accident, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries from that person or their insurance company. A liability claim is brought forth primarily for pain and suffering, wage loss, and excess medical bills that have not been paid for by your no-fault insurance company. …

A confession of judgment, also known as a cognovit note, is an important tool for creditors in a number of states.  They are powerful when they can be used, but not every state allows them. When allowed, a confession of judgment is essentially a promissory note that includes confession of judgment language. A confession of judgment allows the creditor to appear in court and easily obtain judgment against the debtor. …

Many homeowners are forced to face the reality of foreclosure. After the housing market crash, a large number of individuals have found themselves owing more than their property is worth. In case you or someone you know are falling behind on your mortgage payments and facing foreclosure, we would like to provide you with a walk-through of what to expect. …

A joint check agreement is a common arrangement in the construction industry.  Typically,  it is an agreement by a general contractor with its subcontractor, to issue the subcontractor’s progress payments in the form of a check, which is made jointly payable to the subcontractor and to some other supplier or sub subcontractor. By making the check payable to both parties, the maker gives each a right to control the cashing of the check. Both signatures must be on the check before it can be cashed. …

Gary Van Domelen recently participated in the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Summer meeting for Intellectual Property Lawyers in Door County Wisconsin. The two day conference draws renowned speakers and in-house attorneys from around the country to discuss recent trends in patent law, software licensing and copyright infringement. Gary has practiced Business law for over twenty-five years. He reported back to us, with highlights from the convention.
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Estate planning can be a sensitive subject. No one likes to consider their own death or incapacity, or that of a loved one.  When such events inevitably occur, they can lead to financial confusion and stress, unless a plan is already in place. A solid estate plan can lessen the impact on family members during a difficult time.

There are several estate planning tools available for individuals who want to prepare for handling of assets and personal care: …

There’s another change underway to Construction Law,  this  time  in  the state of Indiana.  Indiana has modified the timing for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers to make claims against public project retention/contract proceeds and/or the payment bond provided for on Indiana public projects. …