Boilerplate Provisions: Choice of Law Boilerplate provisions are the standard legal provisions found at the end of a contract. These provisions are critical, even though most people tend to overlook the fine print of a…
What Is Defamation? Some of the most high-profile defamation suits come out of Hollywood. Celebrities are always suing tabloids for printing harmful information about them. But what exactly constitutes defamation? Defamation is not as simple…
Avoid Being Sued For Improper Debt Collection Practices There are a multitude of laws surrounding the ways in which you can go about collecting a debt. It is best to apply good practices and avoid…
Is an Employee Handbooks Necessary Employee handbooks are commonly written and distributed to bring clarity and foster communication about workplace expectations. They can also prevent issues or legal liability. An employee handbook is a useful…
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes as a Business Owner While we may want to avoid conflict wherever possible, it is an inevitable part of running a business. You may bump heads with business partners who…
The Difference Between Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions are two very different things that are often conflated by the media. They both involve the union of two companies, but the definitions of both terms…
Employee Stock Options When trying to hire new employees, a piece of equity in the business can be a very enticing offer. The amount of stock that is offered to new employees needs to be…
What Should I Do When I’ve Been Sued? Being served with a lawsuit summons can be surprising and distressing, however, it is vital that you act quickly to prevent violation of any court deadlines. Below…
Protect Yourself When a Lawsuit is Coming When a lawsuit is on the horizon or you are fearful of being sued, you need to move quickly to protect yourself and, by extension, any evidence that…
