Fighting for Your Legal Rights

  • How a Customs Attorney Can Benefit Your Business

    8 January 2024

    If you are a business owner who imports or exports goods, you understand how complex customs laws can be. Even some slight misunderstandings in the process could lead to delays in delivery, revenue loss, or even legal issues. That is why it may be highly beneficial to work with a customs attorney. This blog post will discuss the services of a customs attorney and how they can benefit your business.

  • Is It Necessary To Hire A Sexual Harassment Attorney?

    16 March 2022

    Although the law prohibits sexual intimidation at workplaces, cases of these incidents are still prevalent. No one should harass you sexually based on your gender, type of work, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or medical conditions. It's good that most company policies have provisions for reporting and handling these cases. However, you may also need legal representation in some cases. Sexual intimidation consists of physical touch and verbal comments about someone's appearance that are unwelcome and create a hostile environment at work.

  • Gig Economy Ordered To Make Drivers Employees

    19 August 2020

    Uber and Lyft are offering lots of perks to help delivery drivers operate as independent businesses. They include work hubs to find other delivery work and business tax filing discounts. But the real goal of helping drivers operate as independent businesses is to avoid having to treat them as employees.  Gig economy companies may find it harder to avoid paying employee benefits. A California judge has ruled that Uber and Lyft must treat drivers as employees.

  • International Trade Law: What Do Lawyers Study To Enter This Field?

    4 November 2019

    There are around two hundred countries in this world. That is a lot of different governments and governing bodies. Every nation has its own laws regarding everything from crossing a street to international trade. In fact, it is international trade that makes the world go round, and most countries want to get involved in business with other countries. Before things ever get that far, companies have to hire international trade attorneys.

  • Things You Need to Know if You Were Wrongfully Terminated

    21 May 2019

    No one ever likes to lose their job, but in some instances, the decision to let an employee go is actually illegal. When this occurs, you actually have a wrongful termination case where your former employer will owe you damages. The following guide can help you better understand the process of undergoing a wrongful termination lawsuit. Check if the cause of termination qualifies First and foremost, you need to make sure you have a case.

  • What Happens To A Business When Heirs Argue For Ownership, Deal With Lawsuits Against You

    28 September 2018

    When you pass away, you hope that the company you have built from the ground up will be run by an heir that is capable. In fact, you have probably even willed the company to the most capable of your children. However, even the best-laid plans can go sideways. Without putting very specific details regarding the family business into your will, all of the following can occur. Heir or Heirs That Do Not Stand to Inherit the Company Suing for Part or All

  • Are You And Your Business Partner Blowing Through Money? Investigate Your Finances And Make A Change

    1 August 2018

    Being a business partner can be a tricky thing if the two of you aren't on the same page with spending and managing the financial aspects of your company. If you and your partner are blowing through money and having a hard time staying in the positive, it's time to get help before you do something that could jeopardize the company. If you don't understand where the money is going or you are worried your partner isn't honest about funds, you need professional help.

  • 3 Proactive Steps To Take To Protect Your Business From Litigation

    26 June 2018

    Business litigation can be expensive and time consuming, even if you come out on top of the litigation. That is why it is best to take steps to ensure that you don't ever have to go through business litigation in the first place. A qualified business attorney can help you take steps to prevent you from going through litigation in the first place and can support you if you ever find yourself facing litigation.

  • Why Your Company Could Use A Business Attorney

    21 May 2018

    As the owner of a business, it is crucial to make sure that you are doing everything you can in order to protect your company. Since there are so many issues that could pop up at any time, it would be a good idea to make sure that you are hiring a business attorney. Some of the things that the business attorney can help with include the following.  Reviews And Drafts New Documents

  • 4 Benefits Of A Living Trust

    8 May 2018

    Establishing a living trust involves a legal process where your assets are placed in a trust for your lifetime and are then transferred to your named beneficiaries after your death. Many people opt for a living trust instead of having a will drawn up. If you're interested in establishing a living trust, the best thing you can do is hire an experienced attorney to assist you. Some of the benefits of a living trust include: