Business Bulletin
Employment Checkup
Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations change often, and employers need to keep abreast of the changes to avoid liability. To protect your business, perform periodic reviews with your hiring and human resources personnel of the key employment...
Aging and Reduced Capacity
As we age, we may no longer maintain an adequate capacity to care for our own or our loved ones’ health or finances. Preparing for that possibility can ease your concerns and the burden it may place on your loved ones. While comprehensive estate and retirement...
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...
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...
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...
Small Business Start-Up Mistakes
Starting a small business is the dream of many Americans, but it is also a financial risk. To ensure success, there are some pitfalls you should avoid to prevent or mitigate a failure, including: Failing to establish the right legal structure. An improper or no...
Political Speech in the Workplace
With the federal and other elections looming, non-governmental employers are often confronted with addressing political speech in the workplace. As these discussions can become heated and affect employee morale, employers should establish strategies and publish...
Disposition of Remains
While there are almost endless religious and cultural laws, requirements, and traditions applicable to the disposition of a loved one’s remains, many businesses promote and survivors appear to seek creative and often illegal ways to do so. Disposition of remains,...
Avoiding Scams
The affluent are 43% more likely to experience identity theft and are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters and scam artists. The primary scams are phishing (impersonating on online contact to evoke a response), ransomware (installing malware on your device or...
Loss of Auto Insurance Coverage
With the increased popularity of purchasing automobile insurance online, without the advice of an agent or broker, and carriers allowing you to “pick your coverage”, many insured get an unpleasant surprise when they make a claim. Carriers are using unlisted driver,...
