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There’s No Rush on Review of Health Care Law Says the US Department of Justice

On: March 16, 2011

Apparently the US Justice Department believes that there is no rush for the US Supreme Court to review the new Health Care Law to see if it passes constitutional testing. Read More →

A Penny Short, Lawsuit Dismissed

By: Todd Couvillon

On: February 6, 2011

In: Civil Litigation, Off Beat

The U.S. penny thought by many to be quite insignificant, has been redeemed, at least a little, A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals in the Sixth Circuit placed a high value ion the penny and dismissed a lawsuit because the amount in dispute was a penny shy of the amount required. Read More →

Contract Law : What makes a contract enforceable?

By: Todd Couvillon

On: January 17, 2011

In: Contracts and Lease Agreements, General Legal Issues

Contracts are usually enforceable as a matter of law. However, there are exceptions. The question of enforceability depends on how the contract is written. Consult with an attorney and have any contract reviewed before signing it. Read More →

What is a Statute of Limitations

By: Todd Couvillon

On: October 31, 2010

In: Criminal Law, General Legal Issues

If you have a cause of action there is typically a limitation on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. This time limitation is set forth in statutes and varies depending on the type of lawsuit. Always consult with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a cause of legal action. Read More →