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How Estate Planning Helps Avoid Family Disputes
In the days after a person dies, some family members may decide to take matters into their own hands. These individuals may have a key to the home and decide they are going to take items they want. Before the will is even read, furniture, jewelry, artwork and other...
Twelve Ways Employers Can Reduce Employee Legal Risks
Your business or organization can reduce tensions from and conflicts with employees... and help lessen the risks of employee-initiated legal actions by focusing on at least 12 areas. 1. Ensure managers and supervisors are qualified to coach and lead. Studies of the...
Want to Make a Federal Case Out of It? Here’s What Matters
You may have heard someone say: "Don't make a federal case out of it." But what happens if you do want to commence a federal case? Both the federal government and each of the state governments have their own court systems that hear criminal and civil cases. In federal...
Choosing the Right Legal Form for Your Business
Choosing the appropriate legal form for a business is one of the first issues most entrepreneurs face. It is an important decision at the formation stage and also as a business grows. Sole proprietorships are generally the easiest. Corporations offer some different...
Why Business Succession Planning Is Critical
Many business owners procrastinate putting a well-conceived succession plan in place. The reasons are understandable. It can be difficult to plan for your replacement and deal with your mortality. Here are five of the top reasons why business owners don't have an exit...
How Courts Determine the Best Interests of Children
In family law, a central doctrine in cases affecting children is that decisions should be made in the children's "best interests." This can include who a child lives with, who has custody, what is the visitation schedule and whether or not a parent's rights should be...