When you’re getting sued: Protecting your business
You’re a smart, responsible business owner, and you’ve always taken extra steps to limit your risk and keep your business liabilities down -- but lawsuits happen. You can’t always prevent them. You can, however, have a plan in mind for how to respond once they do....
Sold land without subsurface rights? Get help with your dispute
When you buy a property, you generally have the rights to the soil and minerals that are found under your land. The truth is, though, that some deeds may show that you don’t own that land, depending on various past sales or factors. Significant limitations on...
How can you remove a trustee from a trust in Mississippi?
What happens when you feel the person who manages your trust is no longer the right person to do so? If you want to remove them, there are several possible ways to do so. Does the trust have a removal clause? The person who set up the trust might have defined the...
Review contracts for dispute resolution limitations
Contracts include a variety of clauses and terms that you should be aware of before you sign. No matter which side of the matter you’re on, these terms can impact you if there is ever anything that goes amiss with the situation. One of the important things to review...
Include these terms in your contract
When you run a business, you must ensure that the contracts you use protect the interests of the company. The terms of it should include several points so that you know that you have everything covered if there is ever a question about what either party was supposed...
Title VII dispute? It’s possible to work things out
Title VII is an important part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This federal law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against their employees of protected classes such as those of different: Races Sexes National origin Religion Color …and other factors. You...
What should go in your partnership agreement?
As you and your business partner team up to start a new company, you understand that it’s wise to have an official partnership agreement. You don’t just want to shake hands and hope for the best. That puts your company, your investment and your career at risk. Even...
Picking the right estate executor
When choosing an estate executor, it’s very important to pick the right person for the job. Many people choose family members, and it’s not that this is the wrong choice, but you still need to think carefully about who you choose and how well they can carry out the...
Can you avoid employment contract disputes with careful language?
Employment contracts typically protect your business in a number of ways. These contracts specifically outline your expectations for new hires and provide you with grounds to take action if they fail to meet those expectations. They also typically delineate your...
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