Making the decision to go public by making stock available for sale in an initial public offering (IPO) is a significant milestone for any small company. Taking a company public is a complex process that requires a significant amount of paperwork and the help of a securities attorney like those at Carter West Law.
Despite the challenges associated with going public, there are a number of benefits to be had by taking your company public.
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If you've excessively consumed alcohol outside of your home in the past, there's a very high chance that you've been intoxicated in public. Hopefully, you didn't encounter a police officer during this time, but you should be mindful of the fact that it could happen during a future drinking session. While many officers will give you a warning to get home quickly when you're drunk in public, others will arrest you.
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Now that you're making plans for your estate, there's one document you might have overlooked, and that's your living will. Even if your estate is planned out, you still want to make sure that you have the living will in place. This document goes beyond the estate planning and allows you to plan for your medical care, as well. After all, you never know when you're going to become too ill to speak up for your own medical treatment.
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What happens if you have a loved one that has been arrested and is now in jail? Their bail has been set, but neither you nor they can afford to pay the amount set by the judge. You do have a few options open to you, as long as the amount you raise is the full amount of the bail ordered by the judge. What options do you have in raising the bail to get your loved one out of jail if you don't have the funds yourself?
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Before pursuing a nursing home abuse claim, you need to identify the legal theory on which to base your claim. For example, it would be a mistake to pursue a product liability claim if your injured loved one was actually harmed by a caregiver with criminal tendencies. Here are some of the legal theories for nursing home abuse and the situations in which they apply:
Negligent Care and Supervision
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