Filing for bankruptcy can be very unsettling to clients, which is understandable; however, they do not realize that the bankruptcy laws are actually in their favor and exist to help them resolve their financial problems. There are 3 types of filings: Chapters 7, 13 or 11. Chapter 7 is for the individual debtor who wants to completely wipe out their debts; Chapter 13 allows the debtor to file a plan to pay back its creditors over a period of time/years in hopes of not losing established credit and a Chapter 11 is used primarily by businesses. The person or business entity filing for a bankruptcy is known as the "debtor". The debtor commences the bankruptcy by filing a petition in the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Immediately upon filing that petition the court imposes a "stay" against all of your creditors listed in your petition, meaning they must stop contacting you--and that is your first big step to relief in your situation. Next, the court will schedule you to appear within about 5 weeks before the Trustee, who is like a judge in your case. Only the creditors listed in your petition will be notified to appear also if they want to ask you questions or have some objection to your filing. As long as there is no fraud or misrepresentation on your part, then your creditors usually do not appear at the initial meeting with your Trustee. The Trustee will review your petition and if everything is in order, the Trustee can grant you a discharge of all of the debts listed in your Petition and you will from there on not be responsible to those creditors. remember, you will only be discharged from the debts listed in your Petition so make sure you list only those creditors you want a discharge from. You do not have to list all of your debts, some debts you can agree by separate agreement to pay off or renegotiate so you can retain credit with that particular creditor. For instance, there may be one credit card you would like to keep and know you can pay off, so you would not list that creditor.

The first thing anyone should do if he or she feels bankruptcy is the answer for relief from out of control bills is to gather up their most recent bills, statements, mortgage statement, bank account and other financial statements in the last month, make a list of all of their assets and bring all of those documents to be analyzed by an attorney. There may be ways to save your credit and property through a proper analysis of your situation.

If you have a problem with computer program piracy, trademark/copyright infringement of web content, internet domain name conflicts hacking, cracking or cyber-stalking, then we can help. From web design, programming to even the words used in meta tag descriptions, problems can arise and you may be subject to a cease and desist letter. Be careful right down to your meta tag descriptions because copyright names can subject you a to a day or years in court. Hidden information in computer codes can constitute trademark infringement and leave you paying the bill. For instance, a clothes design company used "Playboy" in its meta tag and was enjoined by the court from doing so.

Other services regarding Registration include worldwide search, clearance, due diligence and watch/notice, responding to official actions and handling objections, oppositions, cancellations, invalidations and the filing of appeals from initial refusals by the Examiner.

Other cyberlaw services: license agreements, assignments, consents, confidentiality, work-for-hire, vendor and marketing agreements, employment policies, joint-ventures, security interests in, and transfers of ownership and goodwill, advise and review on licensed products, advertising copy, and promotional/point of sale materials, consult on proposed legal pleadings, license agreements, or other legal documents regarding the sale, license or transfer of intellectual property rights.

Litigation and pre-litigation services include: infringement investigations, cease and desist letters, and the preparation of pleadings, notices and claims in State and Federal Court Nationwide; preparing detailed legal research, opinion letters, and handling complaints, answers, jurisdictional challenges, preliminary and permanent injunctions, pre-trial orders, writs, seizure and impoundment, discovery matters, protective orders, trials, appeals, and other proceedings related to unfair competition, infringement and passing-off on intellectual property rights.

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Both State and Federal crimes are handled by this office. Susan Chana Lask has handled Federal Robberies and Drug Smuggling cases to State felonies, misdemeanors and violations involving drunk driving, drugs, harassment as well as all types of criminal matters. In 1995 Susan Chana Lask made worldwide headlines vigorously defending a multi-million dollar white collar case involving an airline corporate defendant with worldwide ramifications. She has also been on the flip-side of criminal matters as she was an insurance surveyor for Lloyd's of London's multimillion dollar cargo loss claims agent investigating multi-million dollar losses and thefts. Our clients get the best defense and we use the law to its fullest extent to achieve the best results for your case.

If you need an employment contract negotiated or you have a problem at work and are not satisfied with your employer's response to your complaints, talk to SCL and she will give you an answer and a plan. The fear of losing your job or some sort of retaliation from your employer because you have a valid complaint should not hold you back from enforcing your rights. Most times SCL has been able to save employee jobs by intervening with a letter and mediating the dispute between the employer and employee. Other times drastic measures have been taken and SCL will file State and Federal law suits against employer's violating a person's civil rights or harassing someone because of their sex, age, race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation or disability, including pregnancy. If you feel there is any type of discrimination against you at work, you should check out the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for some answers and contact SCL.

In 1995 SCL began hosting various network shows and commenting on cases, appearing on CNN, CourtTV, Inside Edition, USA Networks and nationwide newspapers. She has since made worldwide headlines. Always a fan of entertainment, she created a management company in Beverly Hills representing talent and producing nationwide public service announcements for MADD(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), rock videos and produced an independent 35 mm film using Panavision cameras and high end talent and crew from Los Angeles. SCL is no stranger to entertainment contracts, film contracts, production agreements and industry disputes.

We handle prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, child custody disputes and uncontested and contested divorces to trial and everything involved with a matrimonial action. If the parties can get along during this emotional procedure, then it's all the better for everyone; however, if its an acrimonious divorce, SCL is there to fight for her clients rights and make sure he or she gets what they deserve under the law.

If your injured in any way by the negligence or failures of your doctor, you have rights under the law. Your doctor's failures to inform you of your options regarding medical procedures, obtain your written consent in certain procedures or any misconduct during an exam will be handled by this office.

A detailed investigation of the facts and the witnesses, gathering photographs and all evidence and dealing with insurance company representatives and knowing the value of a case are all key. SCL thoroughly handles auto accidents, slip and falls and every type of personal injury case to obtain the highest award for her clients. Not just representing plaintiffs, but SCL has also worked for some of the largest insurance companies in the U.S and the U.K. She was a claims surveyor for Lloyd's of London with respect to multi-million dollar cargo losses worldwide and she worked in insurance defense for Fireman's Fund.

When a product you purchase blows up or breaks and injures you, you may have a case and deserve compensation from the manufacturer and/or supplier. SCL will make sure you obtain the highest award to compensate you for your injuries.