$2.57 Million Catastrophic Injury Auto Crash Case Settlement

October 18, 2023

The Haggard Law Firm’s Douglas McCarron has secured a $2.57 Million policy limit settlement in a catastrophic injury auto crash case. 19-year-old Adrian De la Rosa suffered catastrophic injuries on March 11, 2023, as a result of this single-car accident.  Liability was clear and there was no …

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Jack Daniels v. Bad Spaniels: Parody and First Amendment Protections Do Not Shield Users of Expressive Commercial Source-Identifying Marks From Trademark Infringement Liability

October 18, 2023

Seeing an opportunity to capitalize on comedic freedom of speech and parodistic liberties (think Weird Al Yankovic and Aqua’s Barbie Girl hit song), a pet toy maker decided to create a chewable, squeaky dog toy shaped like the famous bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey called “Bad Spaniels.” Instead of the …

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Exactech Shoulder Replacement Systems: What You Need to Know

October 18, 2023

Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues that the company has acknowledged in recalls filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Among the products Exactech …

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Be Proactive in Protecting Your Credit & Personal Information

October 17, 2023

By Attorneys Raymond Dall’Osto, Jaclyn Kallie and Zak Wroblewski The Federal Trade Commission FTC) announced in an October 2023 consumer alert, that Americans now have free weekly access to their credit reports, from all three major credit bureaus.   In the 1990’s, Congress first allowed for a free annual credit bureau …

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When Will Use Variances Be Required for Building Permits?

October 16, 2023

By Attorney Zak Wroblewski In the process of obtaining building permits, business owners and real estate developers may encounter situations where they need to address special use variances with the Board of Zoning Appeals. Understanding when these variances are required is crucial to navigating the complex world of zoning and …

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