Eminent domain allows the government to seize private property without the owner’s consent. From 1998 to 2002, more than 10,000 properties across 41 states faced condemnation, only for the land to be handed to private developers. An eminent domain must be claimed for public use; direct public use includes constructing roads and freeways, municipal buildings […]
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What You Need to Know About Small Business & Bankruptcy
The global pandemic struck businesses of all sizes and models. As consumers had to conserve their dollars for only the essentials, many corporations, especially small businesses took a severe hit. Nearly a year after the pandemic was first declared by President Donald Trump, many small businesses are treading water or starting to sink. Rather than […]
You’re Being Sued for a Work Accident: Here’s What to Do
Workplace injuries are increasingly common around the world. There are approximately 340 million work-related accidents and disasters each year, as reported by the International Labor Organization. Evidence shows that injuries are largely underreported, which is believed to be present in countries at all levels of development. An occupational accident can result in serious negative effects […]
5 Tips To Enhance Personal Injury Compensation
Unfortunately, personal injury lawsuits are quite common, as statistics confirm that accidental harm and medical malpractice are behind a staggering third of the deaths in the United States of America alone. While there are quite a few different types of personal injury cases, slips and falls and car accidents are among the most prominent cases. […]
6 Ways To Keep Your Business’s Legal Status Safe
Running a business entails a lot of responsibilities. From taking care of day-to-day operations, product research, staffing, marketing, and customer relations, the legalities of your business must also be safeguarded. When it comes to legalities, a business owner has no choice. Unlike business procedures and strategies, which are dependent on the owner’s or manager’s discretion, […]
Outsource Legal Services for Affordability
In today’s global economy, businesses must find new ways to do business for less money. This is particularly true when buying legal counsel and legal services. As a result, clients analyze and question the costs and work associated with each invoiceable item. Common questions raised include which services can be outsourced. Must every service […]
Can a Small Business Owner Do It All Themselves?
If you own your own small business, you might be tempted to think that you can take on everything by yourself. Depending on the scale of the business, you might be able to do so. However, it is also likely that you might need some help on the way. Let’s take a look at whether […]
2021 In the Law -A Look Ahead in Trademark & Branding Cases
In a follow up to our 2020 retrospective from last month, it’s time for a prospective survey covering some of the major cases that could be shaping the legal landscape in 2021, relevant to trademark and social media areas. As discussed in that countdown article, Tiffany v. Costco culminated a warehouse club-sized trademark fair use […]
Counting Down Major Law Decisions of 2020
It’s time for an annual end-of-year retrospective, and quite a year it was. After what quickly turned from optimism for the new decade to something else entirely, now we’re all hoping for 2020 hindsight, so to speak. However, the court cases continued grinding forward as remote depositions and virtual testimony became much more commonplace. So here are our […]
Know These 4 Tips When Creating an Employment Contract
Image Source: Pexels Contracts are important documents in the employment process for both small and larger businesses. They help your business to stay on the right side of the law while also outlining the mandates and roles of the employee at your company. To make sure your agreement is right and legally binding, here are […]
