A judgement in a divorce case ordering a property settlement may be dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Although the privilege against self-incrimination may be invoked in a civil case, the invocation may result in sanctions being imposed upon the person claiming the privilege.
Even though a business is not in competition with the owner of a trademark,
the owner may still have rights under so-called "anti-dilution" laws.
If a husband and wife own their house as tenants-by-the-entirety, the interpretation
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