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Facebook Evidence
What was once a rarity is now common as courts are accepting pictures, posts, and other information from Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media sites as evidence at trials, and it is not only defamatory or fraudulent statements posted on social media that are...
Protecting Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, from formulas and brand names to distinctive logos, are becoming a more valuable asset for many businesses. Their value can vanish or decrease if they are not protected from misappropriation, and the type of intellectual property usually...
February Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlights high net worth taxpayers, knowing when to sell your business, and how to avoid scams. High Net Worth Taxpayers. The 2017 record high gift, estate, and generation skipping transfer tax exclusions will end on December 31,...
Commercial Real Estate Restrictive Covenants
Many multi-tenant commercial property leases not only describe what the tenant can or will do in the premises but may also contain a restrictive covenant prohibiting certain tenant uses. Landlords may also require its tenant’s business to be open certain times to...
Estate Planning with Crypto Assets
As digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs become more widely accepted your estate plan should be updated to incorporate these assets into your estate and address their transfer. These assets have little tangible evidence of ownership, being held in online...
January Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlights sale representatives, like-kind exchanges, and aging trustees. Sales Representatives. The right sales representative can be a substantial asset to your business. Once you find the right representative, you need to ensure...
Life Insurance Beneficiaries
The mistake of failing to properly designate the beneficiary on your life insurance policies can have substantial consequences after your death. Some of the mistakes to avoid include: Not naming a beneficiary; Not naming contingent beneficiaries; Not properly...
Handling Regulatory or Government Inspection
Various governmental and regulatory agencies such as the EPA can demand to inspect your facility, review of your records, request information, interview your employees, and initiate an investigation of your business, sometimes on short or no notice. When confronted...
Residential Buyer’s Broker
A recent court settlement disrupted the prior practice of residential real estate brokers automatically splitting the seller’s commission with the cooperating or buyer’s broker. As a result, residential real estate buyers need to negotiate a fee with the broker that...
December Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlights “Made in America” claims, policy limit settlements, and dog bite insurance. Made in America. There have always been regulations on “Made in America” claims. The current political atmosphere highlights this...
