Legal
Premises Liability In Regard to Crime Victims
By Aaron Crane · 8 years ago
Most people associate premises liability claims with slip and fall injuries or other injury resulting from an accident on the premises of a property owner. But premises liability can also be based upon intentional actions ...
Trespassing Laws and Penalties in Arizona
By David Cantor · 8 years ago
In Arizona, the crime of trespassing is committed when a person knowingly advances onto or into someone else’s property after being expressly asked to leave. This is according to ARS 13-1502, ARS 13-1503 and ARS ...
What if I Caused a Car Accident While Under the Influence of Alcohol?
By David Cantor · 8 years ago
When you cause an accident in Arizona while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), you are likely going to face felony DUI charges, particularly if someone was injured in that accident. Arizona ...
She Blinded Me With Judicial Exceptions: the Future of Methods Claims in Life Sciences
By Andrei Moskvitch · 8 years ago
The US Supreme Court has laid down the law – again. When it comes to patents in life sciences, many claims for innovation will not be eligible for intellectual property protection.
Patent applications that involve ...
Smoking Up Without Marking Up: No trademark for a marijuana dispensary
By Andrei Moskvitch · 8 years ago
A company legally selling marijuana has had its application for a trademark rejected because of the nature of its business. Setting a precedent, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) confirmed an earlier decision to ...
Corporate Litigation And Interim Orders In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 8 years ago
In this article, we will focus on presenting interim orders and injunctions in Cyprus courts. Specifically, under Section 32 of the Courts of Justice Law (14/1960), Cyprus Courts have the judicial power to issue interim ...
Russia’s Army deploys its latest weapon: patents
By Andrei Moskvitch · 8 years ago
It is an open secret that weapons made in Russia are selling well. Ever since Soviet times, both science and industry have been working for the military. Any new technology will always be assessed for ...
Injured in a Water Skiing Accident, Who is at Fault?
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
Water skiing is an enjoyable activity that offers plenty of opportunity to feel free under the sun. Of course, water skiing is a sport conducted at high speed, behind a boat and inevitably involving a ...
Understanding P272
By Iain Surman · 9 years ago
P272 is a regulatory change which alters the way business energy use is metered and billed. TEAM's Bureau Manager, Scott Tomsett, explains more...
All electricity suppliers have a P272 regulatory obligation directed by Ofgem to ...
I Tripped and Fell on the Sidewalk but it wasn’t My Fault
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
We have all tripped on a sidewalk or walkway at some point in our lives. Sidewalks and other pedestrian walkways are often uneven. Water and ice can cause major problems on these surfaces during inclement ...
What Type of Lawyer Handles Swimming Pool Accidents
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
Sadly, swimming pool injuries and drowning deaths occur at a very high rate. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that everyday there are at least 10 pool related injuries or deaths that occur. What ...
Double tax treaties: Cyprus/Latvia and Cyprus/Bahrain
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The double tax treaty between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Latvia will strengthen the economic and commercial relations between the two countries. The Treaty was signed by the Minister of Finance of ...
Prevention And Monitoring Of Money Laundering In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Prevention and monitoring of money laundering, as well as the financing of criminal and terrorist activities, is a significant factor that influences the efficient and effective operation of the global economy. Moreover, any connection with ...
Can a Car Accident Victim Sue a Bar or Club for Serving Alcohol to DUI Driver?
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
DUI accidents quite often leave their victims hurt for life. In most cases, even if you do not sustain life-threatening injuries, you will have some degree of physical, property or emotional damage. There are medical ...
Proving If You Have A Medical Malpractice Case
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
When a health care provider is negligent and causes an injury to a patient, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim. Medical negligence happens when a doctor or other provider deviates from the accepted ...
Anti-piracy Law In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Cyprus is one of the most important maritime locations in the world. Precisely, Cyprus is the third biggest maritime fleet in the EU and the tenth biggest fleet in the world. The ideal geographical location ...
Reporting Formalities For Ships Arriving And Departing From The Republic Of Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The Department of Merchant Shipping has updated its guidelines to operators of ships calling at ports in the Republic of Cyprus concerning reporting procedures under EU Reporting Formalities Directive and the Reporting Formalities for Ships ...
Civil Wedding in Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The civil partnership (Law 184(I)/2015) legitimises the union between two individuals, regardless of gender. In other words, the civil partnership permits same-sex and opposite-sex couples to legitimise their relationship. Therefore, the approval of civil partnership ...
Limassol: an ideal location to get married
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Civil marriage in Cyprus is governed by the provisions of Marriage Law (104(I)/2003) and it is under the jurisdiction of municipalities. Specifically, a civil wedding is officiated by the Mayor or any other member of ...
Mergers and Acquisitions in Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The major legislation that regulates mergers and acquisitions in Cyprus is the Companies Law (Cap. 113). In particular, the sections 198-202 contain provisions about mergers, reconstruction and amalgamation of companies, and exchange of shares between ...