We may be selected to report for jury duty, and more often than not, we are not chosen, but when you are, it is important to realize what filling that role means, to be a juror. At one point or another in our life, we have all received a notice asking us to serve on …
Michael B. Schulman & Associates, P.C. are honored to announce that they were retained to represent Progressive Oncology, P.C. with regard to its incorporation as a new division of North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates. The business transaction was closed in May of 2015. Dr. Hasan Rizvi remains the President of the Progressive Division of North …
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Starting your own business sounds simple, but there are a lot of traps and pitfalls that could doom your new start-up before it even gets off the ground. Starting a new business and being successful is extremely difficult. The odds are stacked against you from the start. Preparation BEFORE you go live and start “making …
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Take the Do-It-Yourself out of the equation when dealing with something as complex as a DUI charge. When a pipe breaks in your house, you call a plumber. When your computer crashes (and the blue screen of death appears), you call the IT expert. When you find termites, you call an exterminator as soon as …
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Justice is too often delayed. The legal system in the United States is just that . . . a legal system. It is not a system intended to “do justice”. Don’t get me wrong, justice does occur in our system, but not by design. The system is geared for delay. Contrary to how it appears …
Legally, if you have lent money that was not paid back, then you may have a claim against the borrower for breach of contract. We have all lent money to someone at one point or another and kissed that money goodbye. Sometimes, we are willing to forgive the debt, however, there are also instances where …
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Some of life’s problems tend to go away by themselves. There is no need to worry about a small mosquito bite, as it will heal in a few days without even so much as a second glance. However, foreclosures are not such a problem. A foreclosure is a more of a bite from a rattlesnake …
Has a person ever convinced you to enter into a contract based on false information he or she has given you? If so, you may have claim against that party. The Claim is called “fraud in the inducement”. In order to have a claim, a person must intentionally and deliberately make a “material” misrepresentation to …
What comprises “Estate Planning” varies from person to person; couple to couple; married, single or divorce everyone should have, at the very least, a Last Will and Testament. A Will is the document, which sets forth your wishes when you die. Someone in the process of having a Will prepared has important decisions to make. …
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Many people are not fully aware of their rights when they encounter law enforcement. We have all heard: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law…” The fact is that you do have the right to remain silent and if you …
