People who start their own business have a well-deserved reputation for being independent, can-do types who are self-reliant and capable, but as competent and confident as you may be in your own abilities, there are…
Though whistleblowers have been very much in the news in recent days, they are not a new development in the legal world. In fact, the first whistleblower law was passed back in 1863 to provide…
Having your own business is a hope that many have but few actually pursue. For many, the issue is a matter of opportunity. But for many others, it is simply a lack of impetus and…
Starting a new business requires a lot of work and a lot of investment, including investing your time in educating yourself about the various legal steps that are required. In doing the necessary research, you’ve…
Civil rights violations have been very much in the news in the last several years as more and more citizens have stood up for themselves and pushed back against those trying to deprive them of…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Knowledge is power.” It’s meaning is pretty straightforward. The more information we have, the better we are able to make decisions. This is true in almost every aspect of our…
When you decided to go into business for yourself, you were focused on your passion project: what you would bring to the market and how you would make it work. Few people anticipate the many…
More and more companies are asking newly hired and long-standing employees at all levels of their organization to sign a non-compete agreement. These agreements are designed to protect the organization’s competitive edge and keep former…
Property tax rates are established by your city or county and are generally based on a number of different factors, including the size of the property and your home’s market value. This process is called…
Shareholder derivative actions are lawsuits filed by a shareholder in a corporation on behalf of the company itself. This type of litigation addresses harms that have been done to the company but which the directors…