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Business

A Good Contract Makes Good Business Friends

A Good Contract makes Good Business Friends If you want to get along with customers, vendors, and other people you do business with - always have a good, well-thought-out contract. The biggest mistake you can make is to sign a boilerplate agreement without a second thought. And office supply store […]

History

Famous Tax Evaders

It can be disheartening to look at your paycheck every month and realize that Uncle Sam has taken away a big chunk of it - maybe more than you think he deserves. You may find yourself thinking of the things you could do if you could bring home all of the […]

Employment Law

Can You Be Fired For DUI?

DUI (driving under the influence) are widely regarded as serious felonies in most states and as such carry penalties that range from jail term and monetary fines to suspension of driver’s license and mandatory DUI classes. Over the years, DUI laws have become harsher given the number of fatalities and […]

Business Law

An Introduction to Premises Liability

Business owners often hear about lawsuits occurring under seemingly dubious circumstances. This has led to a false belief among some business owners that they are liable for every incident that occurs within the confines of their place of business. By dispelling myths about premises liability, business owners can rest more […]

Law

Tips for Testifying in Court

Of all the moments that people look forward to in their life, their court date is certainly not one of them. Like it or not, you're going to have to stand before the judge and deal with whatever problem is in front of you. Knowing how to make the best […]

Business Law

How Consumer Class Action Lawsuits Work

The class action lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit, but it is very different in several ways. This lawsuit will not be filed by one individual to address one person’s grievances. The consumer class action lawsuit may be filed by one person or more than one person, but it […]

Business

Know Your Consumer Rights

For all practical purposes, the most protection that the public consumer had before the 1960s was the old adage Caveat Emptor (buyer beware.) Although fraud and corruption has not diminished any, there have been several legal tools implemented that do offer the public and consumers leverage in a form of […]