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...
When you hire a lawyer, there is the expectation of competency and honesty. Unfortunately, not all attorneys execute their duties to an honorable degree. Legal misbehavior can have consequences. If your representative is guilty of mishandling affairs, sue for legal...
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....
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...
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...
