The legal profession has undergone several changes in the recent years with the advent of technology. Although lawyers have increasingly come to rely on technology over the past decade, the use of technology in the law has always been dependent on the minds of human lawyers. Artificial Intelligence, however, aims to disrupt the legal community. ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is an agency responsible for enforcing customs laws and regulations, including the seizure of goods that violate trade laws. If your goods have been seized by CBP, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but it is important to understand that you have rights and options to retrieve...
As businesses continue to innovate, they have used technology to make it easier than ever for customers to sign up for services or purchase goods through the internet. Many business and consumer contracts are executed online, via e-signature or, in many cases, through the click of a button. Though these express contracts are often challenged...
Tort law covers a range of misconduct such as personal injuries, negligence, and malpractice. They are put in place to relieve injured parties from harm caused by other individuals or businesses. A business tort is a wrongful act committed against a business entity, either intentionally or due to negligence/recklessness, that causes a loss to a...
While the “owners” of a publicly traded company have the benefit of selling their shares at any time and for any reason, minority shareholders of closely held companies generally do not have the same flexibility. In closely-held ventures, there is no shortage of potential issues that could arise between minority and majority shareholders. From issues...
Business partners would be wise to explore buyout agreements or transfer restrictions that spell out what occurs in the event a partnership or venture fails (e.g., death, irreconcilable differences, etc.), or if one/some partners would like to transfer their interest during the life of the business. The best time to put these agreements in place...
Operating agreements are crucial for forming and protecting an LLC. They serve to outline the financial and functional decisions while also offering protection from legal action taken against the business entity or any of its members. There are many different rules, regulations, and provisions to consider when opening your business. The operating agreement is specific...
Employees eligible for FMLA receive unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. So, who is eligible for FMLA leave? To be eligible, an individual must work for a covered employer. Typically, an employer with over 50 employees would be covered by law. If a business does not have 50 employees, it may still...
Sexual harassment can take many forms and is experienced by both men and women in the workplace. It is unlawful to harass an employee or coworker based on their sex. This can be through unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or physical harassment in a sexual nature. However, harassment does not need...
Are you thinking of reaching out to an employment, business, or civil attorney? We would love to hear from you. But before reaching out to an attorney or law firm, here is a quick guide on what to expect and what you can do to prepare. Tip number one: Spend some time before the consultation...
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