Wrongful termination is the legal term for what happens when an employer fires an employee illegally. There is a difference between being fired unfairly and illegally, and if you’ve been terminated and are considering filing…
Intellectual property can take many forms, but no matter whether it’s your brand, a book you’ve written or a product you’ve invented, it needs and deserve protection against trademark or copyright infringement. Being proactive puts…
When you’ve been injured as a result of another person or entity’s negligence, the only way to exact justice is to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for the harm that you’ve suffered. Though…
It’s a nightmare scenario. You’re driving on the highway at the speed of traffic, paying attention to the conditions around you and not seeing anything particularly alarming, when all of a sudden a truck in…
The unprecedented current climate has raised unique and challenging issues for litigation. With the widespread quarantine orders and subsequent impact on commerce, everyone needs to prepare for the resultant effects on lives and businesses. Contractual…
Intellectual property is a legal term of art that describes creations of the human mind. It encompasses anything that has a copyright, patent or trademark, and also includes trade secrets. Individuals and companies can file…
Personal injury lawsuits are those that are filed by people who have suffered as a result of another’s negligence. Though these lawsuits cannot reverse the clock or erase the harm that has been done, they…
Employees are increasingly being asked to sign legal documents known as non-compete agreements, with some surveys showing that roughly 20% of employees are currently bound by these restrictive contracts. Unfortunately, many people feel that they…
RICO is a law that was originally passed in 1970. Legend has it that the law – created to allow the government to crack down on the Mafia — was named after a character named…
Forming a business partnership is much like deciding to marry, though they each have very different long-term goals. Both are contractual relationships that require specific steps in order to bring them to an end. Ending…