Hiring your child to work in the business
Being a business owner can be tough, especially if you’re up against a tight labor market. If your kids are old enough and want to participate, should you …
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When you suspect fraud by a worker
No one likes to think someone who works for them could also be stealing from them. But employees count on that trust to get away with theft.
A study conducted by Hiscox…
Preparing for an estate planning meeting
When setting up a will and other estate planning documents, many clients are concerned about making the most efficient use of their attorney’s time. While these meetings are bound to raise some questions you hadn’t thought of, there are things you can do to prepare.
Returning to work post-COVID: A Q&A for businesses
With COVID-19 vaccinations widely available, many people have returned to the workplace. As pandemic safety guidelines remain in a state of flux, businesses may have
Businesses must take action following new overtime rule
Under new Department of Labor rules, employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay. Starting January 1 the rule raises the salary cutoff for so-called “white collar” exemptions to $684 a week, up from $455 a week ($23,660 annual).
Challenging a quitclaim deed
The next-door neighbors convinced your aunt to sign over the deed to her house. Your stepfather’s long-lost son came to visit and walked away with
Different laws in different states can impact your divorce
It’s very common for someone who’s getting divorced to think about moving to a different state. Maybe they live far away from their parents, friends and extended family and want to go somewhere with more support. Maybe they’ve gone “home” during a separation and decided to stay, or finally feel free to pursue their dream job elsewhere.
Walmart held accountable to man hurt by falling display
Supermarkets like to display merchandise in ways that maximize efficiency while catching the customer’s eye. But sometimes storekeepers will set up displays without thinking through all the safety issues.
New York cyberprivacy law applies outside the state
Over the past few years, many states have been updating their cyber privacy laws. Typically, these laws impose requirements on most businesses, which can be