As a business owner, you must protect your staff and client information. Cyber attacks cost businesses money, but they can cost your clients, staff and others. It can also cost your business if someone files a lawsuit against you for negligence. According to the U.S....
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Class action lawsuits due to discrimination
Whether your employer refuses to pay overtime properly or you regularly have to work off the clock, it is essential to stand up for your rights as an employee. Sometimes, these problems affect many workers within a firm, and staff members benefit from coming together...
How does a small business owner guard against a damaging lawsuit?
No business owner likes to think about the possibility of a lawsuit, but a small business owner is especially vulnerable if litigation threatens. How do you protect yourself and your company against a lawsuit that could devastate the business that is a major part of...
What should you do if you purchase a defective product?
A defective product is one that, due to a design or other malfunction, creates an unreasonable risk of harm when someone uses the product as intended. Defective products can cause illness and injury, such as in the case of toys that become a choking hazard when small...
An overview of the most common legal malpractice claims
Legal malpractice claims arise for various reasons, and it is pivotal to seek justice if you currently face hardships as a result of a legal professional's negligence. Certain types of cases are especially likely to result in legal malpractice, and some victims do not...
Handling employment litigation as a business owner
You probably have many concerns as a business owner, whether you worry about fluctuations due to seasonal demand, loans and other financial challenges or finding talent. However, litigation can create additional hardships, especially if the case involves current or...
Check the shareholders’ agreement before firing a shareholder
Shareholders should be a benefit to a company, but sometimes one or more may become a detriment through irresponsible or embarrassing actions. The situation may become serious enough that you as a business owner want to remove a particular shareholder. This is not...
Staffing shortages affect law firms, too
If you have gone shopping or eaten in a restaurant lately, you have probably seen help wanted signs. While there certainly appears to be a shortage of retail and hospitality workers in the U.S., virtually no sector of the economy is immune. This includes law firms....
Should you get a second opinion on a medical diagnosis?
A medical diagnosis can quickly change many aspects of a person’s life. With the diagnosis comes treatment options, financial costs and a lot of emotional stress. There are often times when doctors or other medical health professionals disagree on a diagnosis or...
How to identify income scams online
Online scams are on the rise, and some of the most common are those that claim to help their clients earn more money. The Federal Trade Commission reported that from 2016 to 2020, income scams had cost people around $610 million. On top of this, the quantity of income...