Articles By Alezah Trigueros
- Environmental Litigation
Environmental litigation involves legal issues and lawsuits related to environmental laws. Environmental laws specifically refer to the bodies of local, state, national, and international laws and regulations that govern: Pollution;…
- Invasion of Privacy Law
Invasion of privacy is the unlawful intrusion into another person’s personal life without their consent. However, invasion of privacy is not a single tort; rather, it is composed of four…
- Loss of Chance Doctrine in Medical Malpractice
“Loss of Chance” is a legal doctrine related to medical malpractice lawsuits. It applies when a medical professional’s negligence (for example, a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis) does not directly cause…
- Suing for Delay in Medical Treatment
If a doctor fails to give prompt medical treatment, including timely referral to a specialist, they might be sued for medical malpractice. Medical Malpractice Claim Elements: 1) Noncompliance with the…
- What Are Non-Economic Damages?
Non-economic damages are non-monetary losses that a person may suffer as a consequence of an accident or harm. These damages have no monetary value and are intended to reimburse the…
- Breach of Warranty Law
A warranty is a seller’s promise that a product sold to a buyer has a certain quality. If the product proves to be deficient in this quality as promised, the…
- Failure to Perform Surgery Properly
A surgeon performing a hysterectomy or microsurgery improperly may be liable for medical misconduct. To win, the patient must show that the doctor’s actions were negligent and their absence caused…
- Unfair Competition Lawsuit
An unfair business practices lawsuit is a legal action where one business alleges that another business has engaged in dishonest or fraudulent behavior that gives an unfair advantage. The behavior…
- Federal Trade Commission Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government that protects consumers and promotes competition in the marketplace. The FTC was established in 1914, and…
- Protecting Your Business with a Non-Compete Covenant
A non-compete covenant, non-compete clause, or covenant not to compete is a provision that stops a former employee from working for a competitor or opening a competing business for a…