Non-compete contracts have received substantial scrutiny and criticism of late, leaving many employers concerned about competitive vulnerability should the use of the restrictive covenants be prohibited. Non-solicitation agreements offer an excellent alternative that provides significant…
No matter whether you’re ending your partnership on a high note or in despair, whether the result of achieving your goals or failure, there are specific steps that must be taken to officially and formally…
Invasion of privacy is generally associated with criminal offenses, but there are also ways to invade a person’s privacy that can give rise to civil litigation against a business. There are a few different scenarios…
Shareholders are individuals who have invested money in a company in exchange for a portion, or “share,” of ownership. Majority shareholders own more than half of a company’s shares and minority shareholders own less than…
One of the privileges that we enjoy as Americans is the freedom of speech. Under the First Amendment, we are permitted to express our opinions freely, without fear of persecution or prosecution. However, there are…
A negligence lawsuit is a type of personal injury claim in which a plaintiff seeks compensation for damages they’ve suffered as a result of a failure of duty of care. That duty of care may…
One of the privileges that we enjoy as Americans is the freedom of speech. Under the First Amendment, we are permitted to express our opinions freely, without fear of persecution or prosecution. However, there are…
A fiduciary relationship is one of the highest implied by law. When you select another person or business to act as your fiduciary, you are trusting them to manage and protect your assets. That trust…
You had your reasons for going into business with your partner. Maybe they were a longtime friend, or someone you recently met who shared your passion or your ability. Maybe you formed a partnership with…
A lawsuit filed against Fox News called significant attention to the subject of defamation, but the subsequent headline-grabbing settlement resolved the issue before the trial began. If the attention and pundit pontification have you wondering…