LEGAL COLUMNS

 Auto Accident Settlement or Judgment Money When You File Bankruptcy

What Happens to Auto Accident Settlement or Judgment Money  It is an extremely difficult situation for those who are considering bankruptcy due to their financial difficulties who also have to deal with an auto accident at the same time.  Moreover, when these individuals find out that the settlement or judgment money will become part of the bankruptcy estate and used to pay off...Read More

Dating abuse. Do not tolerate it no more!

Dating abuse. Do not tolerate it no more! Read More

Are taxes are subject to bankrupt?

Are taxes going bankrupt? Computer generated bankrupt conceptual image ‘There are two things that humans cannot avoid. One is death and one is tax.’ These are the words of Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of the United States. Really? No one has escaped death yet, so what about taxes? Many people know that a tax, levied once, is followed for life. And we know that taxes...Read More

[News & Comments] Annulment of Marriage? divorce? What is the difference?

Annulment of Marriage? divorce? What is the difference? It has been reported that famous Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has filed for annulment after four days of marriage. Many people can’t help but feel sorry for Nicholas Cage, who was once loved as a “Kesseobang”. Moreover, attention is focused on the reason for the annulment as this was Nicholas Cage’s fourth...Read More

성공적인 비즈니스의 첫 걸음, 상표등록!

안녕하세요, 송동호 종합로펌입니다. K-Pop을 선두로 한국의 문화와 제품이 빠른 속도로 전 세계에 퍼져나가고 있습니다. 특히 요즘에는 한국 화장품에 대한 관심이 급증하고 있습니다. 미국 최대 화장품 편집숍인 세포라(Sephora) 매장 한쪽에는 한국 화장품만 모아서 판매하는 K-Beauty 코너가 따로 마련되어 있을 정도입니다. 하지만 큰 인기를 누리고 있는 만큼, 수많은 모방제품이 쏟아져 나오면서 소비자들에게 혼란과 실망을 안기고 있습니다. 소비자뿐만이 아닙니다. 모방제품으로 인해 정품 제작자들이 입는 일차적인 피해는 상상을 초월합니다. 하지만 속수무책으로 당하고만 있을 수는 없는 노릇입니다. 따라서 오늘 이 시간에는 모방제품으로부터 입는 피해를 최소화하기 위해 정품 제작자가 취할...Read More

What to do after an automobile accident

What to do after an automobile accident You’re scared, you’re flustered, you’re not prepared. Hold on! Here are some tried and true tips in the event you get into an automobile accident.  What to do after accident. Don’t panic. If you have access to a phone, call 911 or ask someone in the car or the vicinity to do so to get a police report and medical aid if necessary.Do not move...Read More

Before proceeding with the divorce, it is important to understand the meaning and payment conditions of divorce settlement.

There are countless things to consider before going through a divorce, but one thing that cannot be ignored is the divorce allowance, commonly referred to as “위자료” in Korea. If the marriage has lasted for several years and one spouse earns significantly higher income than the other, there is a high likelihood that alimony will have to be paid. Since there is often a difference in...Read More

Family Law to Consider in Custody Disputes of Minor Children

Custody of minor children is often the top priority for those going through a divorce. The courts make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the child. It is important for both spouses to come together to determine the best environment for their children. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Family Court judge will decide on custody based on various factors such as the...Read More

Fault or No-Fault Divorce

Hello, this is Song Law Firm’s Family Law Team. Customers who consider divorce for various reasons, from personality differences between spouses to domestic violence, often express vague emotions when they come to our family law team. Since marriage is started with the hope of a happy future with a spouse, many have not considered the conditions or procedures for divorce or...Read More

[#MeToo]3편. 직장 내 성폭력, 회사가 깨어야 합니다!

조민기, 조재현, 오달수, 최일화. 새로 개봉하는 영화의 출연진이 아닙니다. ‘미투 (MeToo) 캠페인’을 통해 성폭력으로 얼룩진 과거가 폭로된 연예인들입니다. 문화계뿐만이 아닙니다. 검찰, 종교계, 대학가, 정계에서도 미투 운동이 확산되고 있습니다. 하지만 이는 빙산의 일각일 뿐입니다. 가해자로 지목된 사람들의 인지도 때문에 미디어에서 다루어지는 사건들만 해도 이 정도인데, 일반 회사에서 직장 내 성폭력으로 고통받고 있는 사람들의 수는 얼마나 될지 가늠하기조차 힘듭니다. 지난 칼럼을 통해 우리는 직장 내 성폭력의 범위와 피해자로서의 대응방안 등에 대해 알아보았습니다. 직장 내 성폭력의 피해자가 누구일까 생각하면 당연히 성폭력을 당한 직원이 먼저 떠오릅니다. 하지만 직장 내...Read More