Argen Law
Legal advice, information, resources and guides covering all aspects of the legal system.
Estate Disputes
Estate disputes occur on a regular basis. Most people aren't able to successfully manage their financial affairs before illness or death strikes. Specific state laws regulate how an estate will be dispersed in the event of an estate dispute, but this process is often long and arduous.
Toxic Torts
Hazardous materials come with specific instructions to reduce the risk of injury. Unfortunately, careless handling can cause an unsuspecting victim to be injured, which is why attorneys familiar with toxic torts are hired to demand compensation.
US Casino And Sports Betting Laws
Millions of Americans partake in gambling, but there are only a few states that have legalized sports betting and table games. As more jurisdictions begin to revamp and evaluate their gambling laws, you should learn everything that you can about the regulations before you place another bet.
New York’s Poor Unable To Properly Defend Themselves
The Executive Deputy Attorney General of New York, Martin Mack, has raised the issue of bullying and scare tactics being used in relation to lenders and debt collectors in the city. The Office of Court Administration recently released figures that showed a dramatic increase in the amount of residential foreclosure filings in the city; the number has increased from 22,601 in 2005 to 35,937 in 2010.Continue reading 30.09.2011. 17:22
Human Genes Ruled Patentable Product
Although there is much controversy over the matter, a federal court has ruled that human genes are a patentable product. This decision reverses an earlier ruling from a lower court which revolved around a breast cancer test. The case could have a significant impact on the biotechnology industry and medical therapies that are gene based. However, patents have been awarded by the U.S. Patent office for almost 30 years on human genes.Continue reading 31.07.2011. 11:31
Mercer University Law School Student's Dismembered Remains Found
Police in Macon, Georgia, are investigating the murder of Mercer University Law School student Lauren Giddings. Her dismembered body was found outside of her apartment mere hours after she was reported missing. As it is still early in the investigation, police are not publicly talking about possible suspects or leads. What they are asking the public for is information on the rest of Giddings' remains.Just before Giddings was reported missing, she went her family home in Laurel, Maryland, to attend the wedding of her sister. Giddings had only been back in Macon, Georgia, for a few days to vacate her apartment and complete her degree when she did not respond to repeated calls from her family and friends. Police made the macabre discovery after responding to a missing person's report.
What police do know is that whoever killed Lauren Giddings was somehow acquainted with the victim. When authorities entered her apartment, they found her wallet, mobile phone and keys. She had recently contacted her boyfriend and alerted him to the fact that someone was trying to get into her apartment while she was away. No other physical evidence has yet been located inside of Giddings' apartment.
While the close knit community in Macon, Georgia, continues to mourn the death of Lauren Giddings, some concerned citizens are feeding tips to the police. Suspicious persons, questionable activities and even reports of foul odors have been reported to authorities. It will likely be several weeks before police are able to make a determination as to how and when Giddings died.
11.07.2011. 03:16