The Employers’ Legal Obligations to Employees in the Military
An overview of employer legal obligations when an employee is called to active military duty or is a member of the United States National Guard or Reserves.
Business Law Archives
Using ADR to Resolve Worker’s Compensation Claims
An exploration of contemporary Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods to the resolution of worker’s compensation claims, avoiding conventional litigation.
Class Action Shareholder Suits Face Legal Setbacks
Shareholder suits against public companies have become big business but in two cases in less than a year, the Supreme Court ruled against shareholders.
D & O Policies: Greater Risks Less Coverage
An exploration of how to best maximize D & O coverage programs in the wake of recent corporate scandals.
What You Need to Know about Attorneys’ Fees
Knowledge regarding the types of basic arrangements for legal billing and costs, as well as some thoughts about how to select an attorney.
Businesspersons Beware: Lying is a Crime
In recent corporate scandals, some executives have learned the hard way that lying is still a crime in corporate America.
The Uncertain World of Trademark Dilution
Proving that a competitor’s similar trademark causes actual dilution in order to obtain an injunction against it can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor.
Slowing Runaway Juries
Supreme Court case State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Campbell provides some relief for businesses facing punitive damages lawsuits.
Slips, Trips, and Falls
A pattern of regular inspection, upkeep, and repair will help prevent accidents and offer a defense against liability should an accident occur.
What Stays and Who Pays?
As a seller or a buyer, you must understand when and how a buyer may reject defective goods—and apply common sense as well as the law in these situations.
