http://www.colmanunderwood.com Colman & Underwood - Attorneys at Law Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:59:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The amount of points you receive from a speeding ticket is based on how many miles over the speed limit you were traveling. Points on your license will typically increase your auto insurance rates and an accumulation of points can lead to a suspension of your driver's license. In New York ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/consumer-protection/a-speeding-ticket-will-add-points-to-your-driver%e2%80%99s-license-in-new-york/ Author: Michael E. Underwood, Esq. Frequently I am asked, “Do I need a lawyer for my cell phone ticket received in New York?” In my professional opinion, Yes, you should contact an attorney who handles vehicle and traffic matters. It is very distracting to be talking on a cell phone while driving. The ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/consumer-protection/cell-phone-tickets-while-driving-have-consequences/ Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq. In simplest terms, a malicious prosecution claim can be brought against a party who initiates a lawsuit with bad intent and without cause. But what about the party's lawyer? Can an attorney be accused of bringing a false or malicious claim? Attorneys do not necessarily know everything ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/business-law/malicious-prosecution-claims-against-attorneys/ Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq. Open Source software has many advantages. Typically, the full source code is provided and the software is free. However, the use of Open Source projects as a basis or a component of a new commercial software product requires close attention to the specific terms of the ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/business-law/using-open-source-as-a-basis-for-commercial-software/ Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq. Clients frequently want to collaborate with a writer who will bring their ideas to life on the printed page. However, working with a ghost writer can be problematic without strong contract terms. Often, an author and a ghost writer will undertake a collaboration as a lark, or ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/business-law/avoiding-ghost-writer-disputes/ Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq. We often incorporate businesses for our clients. Although LLCs are very popular, they may not always be the best choice for a small business with a single owner. As a business structure, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) certainly has its advantages. It provides protection for its members ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/business-law/llcs-are-not-always-a-good-fit/ Author: Michael E. Underwood, Esq. Whenever people get divorced, it is an emotional and stressful period in their lives. It will likely be one of the lowest points of their lives emotionally. A long and heated court battle over property division can make matters even worse. Although there are exceptions, under New ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/family-law/getting-along-can-save-money-and-time-on-your-divorce/ Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq. While eBay has a complaint mechanism, and a mechanism to give “negative feedback” to sellers, sometimes a buyer wants a more substantial recovery against an online swindler. Clients often contact us about eBay or other online auction fraud. Usually, they have purchased something online, but the seller ... http://www.colmanunderwood.com/internet-law/filing-a-lawsuit-for-ebay-or-internet-fraud/