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Many people associate blind trusts with elected officials who want to assure constituents that their decisions aren’t being made to enrich themselves or their families or that there’s any real or perceived conflict of interest. An independent third-party trustee,...

Your best friend has recently asked you to fill the role of estate executor after he or she dies. You want to help and are committed to the role, but you are also a little afraid of the responsibility. In a best-case scenario, friends who ask others to become their...

In today’s business world, environmental audits are a key part of governmental compliance efforts in many industries. You cannot prepare for an environmental audit at the last minute. You need to have a plan in place from the very start of your operations. Ways to...

Often, people believe their estate planning needs are simple and don’t require getting an attorney involved. It’s certainly easy to find do-it-yourself estate planning documents online. However, every estate plan (even a simple will) needs to be as unique as the...

When someone signs a contract with your business, you and they are both legally obligated to adhere to that contract. Failing to do so is a breach of that obligation and can lead to legal action.  Now, there are several common reasons a contract can be broken -- and...

When you hear that the commercial property you are hoping to buy has a "party fence," it might sound attractive. After all, what could be nicer than having sociable neighbors, right? The truth is a party fence can be a real headache. It could be the reason you fall...

Negotiating a commercial lease is nothing like negotiating a residential one. There are laws in place that are designed to protect the ordinary consumer, but the commercial renter is pretty much on their own to spot a bad deal when they see one. With that in mind,...

As a business owner, you know it will only take one lawsuit to sink your company. That's why the news that you may be facing a lawsuit can easily drive you into panic mode. Take a breath and read more about what you should do now. What should I do if facing business...

Some businesses continue to offer the same products and services for their entire existence, while other businesses have to change to stay profitable. If you have noticed less demand for your goods and services or if the industry in which you currently operate is...

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination due to their ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, creed or belonging to any other protected class. Employees often face...