Focus on the Law: Problems with Drones

PART 2:  PRIVACY By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law Unmanned aerial aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, are a new and growing industry. Cheaper and easier to maintain than helicopters, drones are being used by both the government and private sectors.  ...

Focus on the Law: Problems with Drones

PART 1: SAFETY By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law Under the old common law (made by court decisions rather than by statutes) doctrine brought to America from England, property law provided that landowners owned the air that rose above the earthly metes and bounds...

Focus on the Law: Euthanasia of Pets

By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law We Americans love our pets.   The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are more than 160 million dogs and cats in the U.S. today.  According to statistics from the ASPCA, approximately 7.6 million companion...

Focus on the Law: Lawsuit Funding

By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law It is a sad fact that some lawsuits take many months and even years before they are settled or proceed to trial.  Fortunately, people who are seriously injured can usually find an attorney to pursue a lawsuit against the...