Why You Need an Attorney

A Minnesota judge just sent a stinging reminder to the owners of bars and other licensed liquor establishments in the state when he handed down a $15 million dollar settlement award over a drunk driving incident that killed two children and injured an adult woman. While the drunk driver certainly has responsibility for his actions, the three bars that continued to serve him after he was visibly intoxicated are also being held liable because Minnesota is one of the states that enforces dram shop laws.

If you're in the process of completing your will, you want to make sure that you do everything you can to help your family avoid probate once you're gone. In case you're not sure what it is, probate is the process by which your will goes through the court system before your assets are divided among your beneficiaries. While it might seem like something that would be helpful, it's not – in most cases.

Many step-parents have incredible relationships with their step-children and desire to strengthen the family bonds by officially making them their own. If you are considering adopting your step-child and you live in Washington, you will need to hire an attorney who specializes in family law to help you maneuver the legal hurdles that can sometimes get in the way of the adoption process. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.

Sleep-aids that contain zolpidem have been helping people get a decent night's rest for a while now, but new information shows that the drug may be harder for some people to handle than others. Is it possible that zolpidem factored into a recent DUI charge you're facing? There's a known link between drowsy driving and zolpidem. The Food and Drug Administration recommended as far back as 2013 that women be given ½ dosages of zolpidem in order to reduce the risk of daytime drowsiness.

The notion of a fraudulent will might sound like a work of fiction to most people, but it can occur. A forged will can make it difficult for the executor of an estate to carry out his or her duties. It can also lead to a court battle between potential heirs to the estate. If you are the executor and are unsure whether or not the will is forged, here is what you need to know.

As a person reaches an advanced age, their health may begin to suffer resulting in a number of negative effects. Physical limitations are common with age, but there can be serious mental health issues that could also, sadly, arise. An elderly person who suffers from a mentally incapacitating condition may leave many serious financial responsibilities up in the proverbial air. An aging person worried about such a terrible scenario happening to them will find awarding durable power of attorney to be a viable option.

While your business may not be a major television network like AMC and your copyrighted material may not have the fan base that The Walking Dead has, protecting your intellectual property is important for businesses of all sizes. This is what you should know about DMCA notices and how they can help. What is a DMCA notice? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) is designed to help those who have had their copywritten material stolen and posted on the internet removed as fast as possible.