PROVEN IN AND OUT OF THE COURTROOM
Various websites, mobile device apps and social media platforms provide opportunities for consumers and professionals to communicate. In some cases, people may abuse those systems to spread inappropriate and inaccurate information about businesses. Digital defamation...
Employees are one of the most important assets at an organization. They are also one of the leading sources of organizational liability. Workers can perform their jobs poorly, leading to claims of defective products. They mistreat one another, resulting in allegations...
Serving as a personal representative is often both a responsibility and an honor. In scenarios where an individual asks a specific person to administer their estate after their death, that request is a clear indication of trust. Responsible, trustworthy individuals...
Executives, managers and other leaders at successful organizations sometimes have to make difficult choices. For example, sometimes conducting a large-scale staff reduction or downsizing effort might be necessary for the long-term solvency of the company. Any scenario...
Companies need workers to maintain their premises, produce goods for consumers or interact with members of the public. Whether a company hires workers for a fabrication facility or customer service roles, the organization has to carefully comply with state and federal...
Employment contracts typically need to include many different protections for an employer and clear expectations for both parties. Particularly when organizations hire professionals for executive roles or other positions where employees may have access to intellectual...
If you run a small business, you may rely on vendors and suppliers to provide goods and services to remain operational. However, there may come a time when a vendor fails to honor the terms of a contract, which could leave you in a difficult position. Whether a...
An executor or personal representative is a fiduciary tasked with estate administration. The term fiduciary refers to an individual in a position of authority and trust. They have an obligation to act in the best interests of estate beneficiaries. That fiduciary duty...
Many employers operate private establishments, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have to follow many of the same laws that public sector entities do. For example, there are specific things they must do and others they can’t do when it comes to their employees. No...
Hiring workers is a major source of liability for an organization, as employees can engage in misconduct or accuse the business of violating their rights. Employers must carefully comply with all applicable workplace regulations to avoid liability and lawsuits....
