A lawsuit can be a hugely stressful situation for the parties involved, especially when it drains attention and resources from a business. While the U.S. has rules regarding double-jeopardy and not getting a second bite at the apple, it can easily seem like the legal process is never-ending and appeals go on forever. So when,…
When handling an estate, there are a number of parties who have an interest in the estate. Obviously, the named beneficiaries are interested in receiving what has been left to them. However, creditors also have an interest, particularly those who provided your final care. One, in particular, Medicaid, is often in the mix when an…
Unfortunately, trusted employees to whom you have given responsibility and authority to manage finances, sometimes choose to embezzle funds. They often have what they feel to be good reasons for their actions and even intend to pay the money back, eventually. It may have started small, a twenty from petty cash here to cover their…
When you’re creating your estate plan, there are many different ways you can leave your legacy. While it’s generally assumed that the bulk of your estate will go to your offspring or family, it’s completely possible to leave gifts, large sums, and even your entire estate to non-family beneficiaries. Gift Giving If you want to…
Shareholder lawsuits are a common source of litigation for corporations, particularly those who have large numbers of shareholders that are not actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. Shareholders have certain rights to information about the business and, if there is a liquidation, purchase, or bankruptcy, they have some rights to the proceeds…
Protecting assets and ensuring that children and grandchildren have access to your legacy is an important part of estate planning. Many parents, looking at what their children are currently doing, want to ensure that their assets provide a benefit and are protected from creditors, their own and their children’s. There are many legitimate reasons to…
Employee handbooks may seem like a trivial document, but working with a lawyer to put one together is key. As your organization grows, you’ll also want to regularly update your handbook because when employee litigation happens, your handbook can become a key piece of evidence. Your handbook, ideally, becomes the first place lawyers and judges…
Giving gifts to our children is second nature. When parents and grandparents are able, helping out with major purchases and expenses in life can be a great way to help those we love get started in the world. From buying that first car to helping make a down payment on a new house, gifts can…
Certain types of business litigation focus on the value of the business, and sometimes even the value of the business before and after specific events. Litigation between partners of a business, divorce proceedings, litigation about harm due to supplier issues, and other situations have as a key piece of evidence the value of the business.…
When you own a property with someone else, you often do so as a jointly titled property. This means that you are both owners, but does not automatically mean that your co-owner takes full ownership upon your death. There are a number of different ways property can be jointly held and the wording on the…