Though it is not yet known whether Congress will repeal the restrictions imposed by Dodd-Frank, the rollback of several of its regulations has led to concerns among Sarbanes-Oxley lawyers about the potential for whistleblower protections…
When it comes to original work that you’ve invested your time and talent into creating, it’s no wonder that you want to protect it. Taking the time to get a copyright doesn’t guarantee that nobody…
Insider trading is a criminal activity that is poorly understood. People who invest in the stock market are always looking for a better understanding of the stocks that they are considering for investment —to many,…
Being hurt on the job is every worker’s nightmare. In addition to the obvious goal of avoiding pain and injury, there is also the matter of needing your income to support yourself and your family….
With all the controversies and conflict dominating the news cycle, it would have been easy to miss the fact that over a year ago, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rolling back the fiduciary…
The only thing more frustrating than waiting for an insurance claim to be paid is getting word that it has been denied. You pay a lot of money for insurance coverage, and when something happens,…
There is a very good reason that attorneys (and others) say you should “get it in writing,” especially when it comes to a business arrangement. Though oral contracts are legally enforceable, they are certainly much…
It has become increasingly common for employers to ask new hires and employees of long standing to sign non-compete agreements. These are contractual agreements that are intended to prevent workers from sharing insider information about their…
Do you know a person who is constantly threatening to sue, no matter what the circumstances or how slight the offense or wrong that has been done to them? In most cases these people are…
RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations. It is a complex federal law that pursues the activities of criminal organizations. One of the things that makes RICO unusual is that in addition to an…