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Property Owner’s Liability for Customers, Social Guests, and Trespassers
Property Owner’s Liability for Customers, Social Guests, and Trespassers When business owners invite customers onto their premises, they implicitly warrant to the customers that the shop is reasonably safe, and the business owners accept certain...
What is a Buy/Sell Agreement, and Does my Small Business Really Need One?
What is a Buy/Sell Agreement, and Does my Small Business Really Need One? A Buy-Sell Agreement (sometimes referred to as “buy-out agreements” or “business continuation agreements”) is a contract governing what happens to a business...
Should I Sign a Settlement Agreement with a Confidentiality Clause?
Should I Sign a Settlement Agreement with a Confidentiality Clause? In some litigation cases, the two sides might decide to settle their case for one of many reasons. Frequently, one or both of the parties...
Common Pitfalls in Decision-Making in an LLC
Common Pitfalls in Decision-Making in an LLC Though an LLC (limited liability company) can provide a host of benefits to its owners, there are also several potential pitfalls when making decisions. Avoiding decision-making problems is...
Are Employers Allowed to Monitor Their Employee’s Social Media Use
Are Employers Allowed to Monitor Their Employee’s Social Media Use? (National Labor Relations Act) Social media use has skyrocketed in recent years, and it seems just about everyone takes to the internet to vent their...
When I Buy a Business, Should I Have a Non-Compete Agreement?
When I Buy a Business, Should I Have a Non-Compete Agreement? Buying or selling a business is a detail-intensive ordeal. One of the most crucial parts of the final sales agreement is the non-compete agreement....
How to Hurt Your Case in a Deposition – By Justin Bieber
How to Hurt Your Case in a Deposition – By Justin Bieber You may have seen footage of Justin Bieber’s deposition last year. He was sued by a photographer who claims that Justin told his...
Avoiding Personal Liability If Others Try to Pierce the Corporate Veil
Avoiding Personal Liability if Others Try to Pierce the Corporate Veil Usually, corporation owners and limited liability companies can’t be held personally liable for business liabilities. Unfortunately, in some circumstances, courts can allow creditors to...