As an American, you have some fundamental and important rights. The Bill of Rights, which are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, spells out many of these. The Sixth Amendment, for example, gives you the right to have an attorney for most phases of...
Unless you are independently wealthy, it can be difficult to go into business without some help. This is true even if you have a fantastic idea for an in-demand product or service. Finding business partners ensures you have the capital and talent you need to succeed...
Class action suit targets misleading labels on cleaning products Class action lawsuits span a variety of industries and communities. As long as a particular grievance affects multiple consumers, workers or businesses, there may be grounds to organize a class action...
Negotiation is not easy. While there are advantages to trying alternative dispute resolution methods, it is still possible to end up at an impasse. An impasse is what occurs when both parties “lock horns” at the negotiating table and talks come to a standstill. In...
Disputes are a near-inevitability in the business world. If you run your own corporation, the most sensitive disputes you should anticipate are those that involve shareholders. The slightest thing can set stakeholders against one another, or at times the dispute might...
If you have a retirement account such as a pension plan or a 401(k), the administrator must adhere to certain standards set forth under ERISA. However, if you feel the fiduciary is mismanaging your plan in any way, you may wish to seek legal guidance to consider...
If you are a business owner, you have a wide variety of projects and responsibilities to attend to on a daily basis. You are especially interested in those that move your business forward, but not every day ends on a positive note. What are the most common business...
The job of an attorney is to represent his or her client's interests while observing standards for ethical behavior in the legal profession. If an attorney behaves in a way that is unethical, he or she may be liable for malpractice. According to the American Bar...
During a business dispute, you have an obligation to your company to handle the dispute fairly and to save as much money as possible. In severe cases, a business dispute can bankrupt a company. Fortunately, most disputes are breaches of contract and failure to collect...
Whether you are a small business owner or run a major corporation, contracts may be a significant part of your daily business. When you enter into a contract with another party, both parties agree to certain terms detailed in the document. When one party breaks their...
