Posts by ADLI Law Group
How to Avoid Drive-By Lawsuits Based on ADA
If you own a business that is open to the public, you need to know how to avoid drive-by lawsuits. In the last decade or so, there has been an increase in litigation based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as ADA[1]. The ADA and corresponding California Unruh Act[2] require compliance with certain…
Read MoreFacebook Divorces
In recent years, with the surge in the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, married people’s activities on these sites have either become the cause of divorce or been used as evidence in divorce cases. A study published in the Journal of Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, found that people…
Read MoreHomemade Inventions Deserve Patents, Too
Some people still believe that patents can only be issued for exotic and high-tech inventions. However, U.S. patent law does not require that a new device, product or process resemble something from a science fiction movie; a useful modification or improvement of an existing device may also be worthy of patent protection. A patentable device…
Read MoreNew Inventions: Flying Cars
In light of recent technological breakthroughs, flying cars could have their debut in the commercial market in 10 years and be in wide use in less than 20 years. After being the subject of science fiction and fantasy for a century, flying cars are finally coming of age. Dr. Dariush Adli, President of the renowned…
Read MoreThe Legal Profession Prepares for President Trump
There is palpable sense of anxiety and confusion among lawyers and legal scholars on how to respond to the new political order, as the President Trump is sworn in and his administration prepares to begin its work. Many lawyers, who took an active role during the campaign in opposition to candidate Trump, have chosen to…
Read MoreThe DTSA
In the most consequential Intellectual Property development of 2016, the Federal government has enacted a brand new federal trade secrets law, known as Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). This means that now all four branches of Intellectual Property (Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Trade Secrets) are protected under Federal law and can be brought in Federal…
Read MoreHow Should Trump Pick the Next Supreme Court Justice?
One of the most hotly debated issues in the recent Presidential election was filling the Supreme Court vacancy created by the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia earlier this year. During the campaign, candidate Trump promised to fill the vacancy with a jurist that is close in judicial philosophy to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. …
Read MoreWhy Your Startup Should Use Legal Counsel
Starting a business can be both an exciting and extremely stressful time. As you work hard to get your business off the ground and seek success within your market, it is important to realize what legal factors need to be considered when doing so. Though it may be initially overlooked or something that people think…
Read MoreWhat a Creditor Should Know When Receiving a Bankruptcy Filing
Bankruptcy is never a pleasant time for any party involved, especially if you are a creditor. Filing for bankruptcy usually means that creditors will not be paid back in full, though that may not be the case in all scenarios. As a creditor, getting the notice of a bankruptcy filing is an essential first step…
Read MoreRestraining Orders
Disputes and confrontations are inevitable with relationships, friendships, and family members. However, when there is a line that is crossed in domestic relationships or civil harassment, there are legal avenues to take to protect yourself from unnecessary harm. At ADLI Law Group, we work with a variety of family law issues, including dealing with restraining…
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