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Online Piracy and Why It’s Illegal

My name is Michael Forrester. Thanks for visiting my website. I hope to provide you with some valuable information. Have you heard about online piracy? Maybe you have heard the term, but don’t know what it is. I had a friend who had to seek out a lawyer after he was accused of committing online piracy. He had no idea what it was or that he had committed a crime. My friend was playing an online game. The people playing the game were talking about a movie, and my friend said he had never seen it. Someone told him that if he wanted to see it he could get it for free. He was given a website where he could download it. This was the beginning of the mess. I’m going to share some information with you so you won’t make the same mistake.

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Three Common Mistakes People Make When Filing A Long-Term Disability Claim And How To Avoid Them

Posted on May 21, 2016

Disability insurance covers a portion of your income in the event that you become disabled. Typically, claims are paid by your short-term disability policy first. Then, once you've surpassed the time frame of a short-term disability as stated in your policy, you file a claim through your long-term disability insurance policy. Filing a long-term disability claim is a detailed, ongoing process. Fortunately, you can make the process less stressful by reviewing some of the common reasons claims are denied so that you're prepared. [Read More]

6 Steps To Take Following An Injury At Work

Posted on May 4, 2016

A normal day at work can change drastically if you're injured on the clock. Employers carry workers compensation insurance to cover the cost of medical care and lost wages if an employee is hurt at work, but if you want to qualify for those benefits there are several things that you need to do. When you're injured at work, take the following steps: Immediately Inform Your Manager or Supervisor If you get hurt at work, it is essential to inform your manager or supervisor right away. [Read More]

So You Finished Law School, Passed The Bar, And You Still Have To Go To School? Understanding California's MCLE

Posted on April 13, 2016

If you were one of the students who sat through the lectures on the minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements without paying too much attention, you may be starting to wonder how many you need and by when. Here is a bit of information that may help you stay in compliance for the next few years. After the first time, you go through the requirement cycle things should be much easier. [Read More]

Novelty--A Unique Yet Important Idea For Patent Seekers

Posted on March 29, 2016

When most people hear the term novelty, they're often drawn to images of small knick knacks or holiday ornaments. However, for inventors and patent seekers, the term holds a much more relevant and important meaning. In terms of patent law, novelty refers to an idea that is new and not widely known.  This makes sense--after all, an idea that is well-known wouldn't make someone immediately rush to the patent office to file their application. [Read More]