Since the first patent was issued in the US in 1790 — to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash — there have been lawsuits involving infringements on intellectual property. These have led to countless injunctions being filed over the years. Although the essential definition of intellectual property has…
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In Minnesota, all vehicle owners are required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to have a vehicle title. Unfortunately, vehicle titles can become lost, stolen or damaged to the point where they are unreadable. If this happens, drivers will have to submit an application with the Minnesota DMV to…
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Most conservators in Minnesota will inevitably have to prepare for their first conservator audit. The Conservator Account Auditing Program (CAAP) occasionally does these audits to ensure that conservators are properly using the funds that are given to them, and to see that no abuse or fraud is being committed. CAAP…
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A representative payee is a person or organization who has been appointed to help beneficiaries manage their benefits. Representative payees can be appointed through the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). The most common representative payee is a family member or close friend. If that…
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It can be difficult to face a situation where a vulnerable family member or friend is suffering abuse or being taken advantage of. If you are in a conservatorship agreement, there are many things that you can do to help a protected person and report the situation to the proper…
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Applying to become a representative payee is an easy process no matter which state you live in. There are a few applications to fill out and laws to follow, but the process can be completed as long as you know what forms to complete and where to send them. What…
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When looking for reliable and affordable liability insurance, there are many questions that you should ask in order to make sure that you are getting the right policy for the right price. Liability insurance can be customized to meet your company’s specific needs, so no matter which industry your business…
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Attorneys must be proactive when it comes to securing bonds for their clients. This will help them decrease the amount of time it takes them to become approved and limit the costs that are associated with securing the bond. While surety bond costs cannot be drastically changed, they can be…
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Applying for conservatorship in Minnesota is a process that is filled with rules, regulations and paperwork. Attorneys can help their clients through the process by giving them the following tips to keep them on track and to make sure that they are following state laws. Use Online Minnesota Resources The…
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The surety underwriting process serves the purpose of defending surety providers. To attorneys and their clients, it is a complex obstacle that is in the way of obtaining a much-needed bond. There are a lot of pitfalls that people fall into when going through the surety bond application and underwriting…
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