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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets in Provo, Utah

Business owners are often vested in hiding sensitive information in order to hold an advantage over their competitors. This is why we see many business entities opting to use confidentiality agreements, intellectual property protection, and trade secrets for their creations. With the complexity of these specialty areas, it takes a local attorney who knows the [...]

July 15th, 2022 | Read More

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Intellectual Property: Patent Laws

Intellectual property refers to the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a certain period. The United [...]

July 8th, 2022 | Read More

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Out Of State Car Accident: What To Do

There is nothing more terrifying than being in an auto accident. It is one of those moments in life that many describe as feeling like it is moving in slow motion. It is even worse when you are in an auto accident that occurs out of state. You probably have no idea what you need [...]

June 24th, 2022 | Read More

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What To Look Out For In The Utah Settlement Process

The vast majority of personal injury situations are settled long before they reach a trial in court. Television court dramas might have us believing that every matter has to be settled before a judge and jury, but that just isn't the case. The reality is that Provo accident attorneys would much rather help you settle [...]

June 17th, 2022 | Read More

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Avoid These 5 Bad Driving Habits

Let's be honest, it's been a while since driver's ed, and you probably don't think about your driving habits and whether they are good or bad. Even worse is driving laws from state to state and even town to town can vary greatly. Here are four driving habits you probably do that may be putting [...]

June 3rd, 2022 | Read More

Happy Memorial Day 2022

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day Current and Recent Service Members at Howard [...]

May 30th, 2022 | Read More

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Burn Injuries Caused by Utah Accidents

Burn injuries cause severe damage to the victim, and the consequences can be life-altering. Depending on the accident severity, you may need surgery, hospitalization, and extensive medical attention. Did you suffer burn injuries due to another person’s negligence? Provo Accident Attorney Howard Lewis & Petersen can help you secure compensation. Causes of Burn Injury Accidents According [...]

May 27th, 2022 | Read More

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Protective Orders Expungements.  New Utah Law EFF—05/04/2022

Expungement of Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions (Effective 7/1/2022) Effective 07/01/2022 you can expunge and seal from the public eye certain stalking and civil protective orders.  Prior law was once a protective order was filed against you, you can never get it sealed, even if the protective order was dismissed. Protective orders mare your public [...]

May 23rd, 2022 | Read More

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Catastrophic Amputations Caused by Car Accidents in Utah

How to Know if You Have a Personal Injury Claim After a Car Accident If you have been injured in an auto accident, you might wonder whether or not you have a personal injury claim after a car accident. The short answer to this question is that you probably do. Personal injury claims are common [...]

May 20th, 2022 | Read More