The High Cost of Data Breaches
Recently, many large companies have fallen prey to cybersecurity attacks. Businesses of all sizes have suffered the consequences of data breaches that are both expensive and harmful to a business’s brand and reputation. …
Does Your Commercial Lease Agreement Discuss Disability Access?
Any individual or business entity entering into a commercial lease should make sure the lease specifically addresses compliance issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Overlooking this area in a business lease can bring about costly and tedious litigation for owners, landlords, and property managers. ADA Issues in Commercial Leases Under the ADA, anyone who owns, leases, or operates a "place of public accommodation" must ensure the property complies with ADA regulations. In a commercial lease, the first question is thus: Is the landlord or the tenant responsible for compliance? In any commercial lease, the terms should clearly state ...
Supreme Court Okays “Ceremonial Prayer” at Public Meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down several big decisions over the summer of 2015, including a ruling in Town of Greece v. Galloway that permits local government bodies to say a prayer to open public meetings. The 5-4 ruling, which came in May, was based largely on tradition and history. …
When Does Questionable Parenting Become Child Abuse or Neglect?
For a divorced parent, releasing a child into the other parent’s care can be emotionally challenging and draining. When a parent disagrees with the other parent’s decision-making abilities and judgment, even a weekend-long visitation can be terrifying. …
Business Owners: Are Your Employees Being Bullied?
Anyone who has ever worked in a toxic environment knows that workplace bullying is very real. When you’re threatened, intimidated, or sabotaged in the workplace, the stress and anxiety can affect nearly every area of your life – following you home to interfere with your personal life and your relationships with your kids and other loved ones. …
Banks vs. Credit Unions: Which One Is Right for You?
Many people confuse credit unions with banks or assume the two institutions are interchangeable. Although credit unions perform many of the same functions as banks, there are important differences. …
Is There a Right Time to Sell Your Business?
If you are a business owner approaching retirement age, or you wish to sell your business and move on to another venture, you may wonder when it is the right time to sell. As with many areas of life, there is rarely one strong indicator to tell you when it’s the ideal time to make a major change. On the other hand, there are several things to consider when preparing to sell your business. Taken together, these factors can help you enter the market when the time is right. …
Rushing & Guice Attorney R. Scott Wells Obtains New York Law License
Congratulations to Attorney R. Scott Wells on obtaining a license to practice law in the state of New York. A partner at Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C., Mr. Wells practices in the areas of commercial law and litigation, corporate law, banking law and security interests, real estate, bankruptcy, and personal injury. …
Congratulations to Attorney Maria Martinez: President Elect of the Dixie Land Title Association
Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that attorney and managing partner Maria Martinez has been installed as the President Elect of the Dixie Land Title Association. This is a well-deserved honor and one that highlights Maria’s extensive background in real estate, business, and insurance law. …
Rushing & Guice Managing Partner Maria Martinez Admitted to Practice in New York State
Rushing & Guice, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that Maria Martinez, the firm’s managing partner, has recently been admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Along with the admission of senior partner William Lee Guice III in New York earlier this year, Martinez’s admission to the bar of that state expands the firm’s geographic reach and allows it to serve its business and individual clients in the nation’s financial capital. …
