Important Steps When Hiring a New Employee
For many business owners, needing help is a sign of success. Your business is growing, and you simply can’t do everything on your own anymore. If you are in a position of needing to hire a new employee, it is important to protect yourself and your business in the process by working with an experienced business lawyer. Here are just a few things to keep in mind. …
Getting the Best Price When Buying a Business
Buying a business can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. There are many steps involved, from reviewing contracts to handling employee matters. One of the most important factors is determining an accurate value. This helps you make sure you are paying a fair price. …
How Your Camera Can Help Your Injury Case
These days, most people do not leave the house without a cell phone or smartphone. These powerful handheld devices allow us to stay in touch with work, loved ones, and numerous other activities. People use apps to track what they eat, how many steps they take, and which coupons to use. …
Can Employees Sue for Weight Discrimination?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of the American population meets the technical definition of obese. With statistics like that, it is perhaps no surprise that employers have been increasingly scrutinized for targeting, mistreating, or refusing to hire overweight employees. …
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. …
