We are all entitled to privacy, but we tend to take it for granted — right up until the point that it has been violated. Invasion of privacy is illegal, and with advances in technology…
Most people are familiar with medical malpractice but don’t know what must be proven in order to win a case. They think that if they aren’t healed, or if their loved one died, they can…
Funeral homes provide a unique and invaluable service. They shoulder the responsibility of providing grieving families with closure as they say goodbye to their loved ones. The level of care and sensitivity that’s needed at…
Employment contracts have become a hot topic in the last few years, especially after President Joseph R. Biden directed the Federal Trade Commission to “address agreements that may unduly limit workers’ ability to change jobs.”…
If you’ve been the victim of trademark, patent, or copyright infringement, or if somebody is using your trade secrets or violating a noncompete clause, you need to move quickly — when somebody is wrongfully using…
As a business owner, you will occasionally encounter a competitor, former employee, or other individual or entity whose actions represent a threat to your own success. If negotiations fail to resolve the situation, it may…
Opening your own business and being your own boss is a dream come true, but the advantages that it offers also come with significant risks and responsibilities. At the same time that you take on…
Hiring an employee – or being hired – is far more than a financial relationship. It is a legal arrangement that provides something to both parties. The business owner gets the benefit of the skills,…
Intellectual property disputes are complex legal matters. Whether they involve patents or trade secrets, trademarks or copyrights, pursuing litigation can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. In many cases, pursuing an out-of-court resolution through either mediation…
In your professional life, you are party to numerous contracts. In some, you are promising some type of performance to another, while in others you are offering compensation for services provided for you. In all…