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Business owners have many expenses and duties they need to oversee while running their business. Although it may not be so apparent, adding an attorney to those costs is a very smart move to make. As you consider your decision of whether to retain an attorney, we want to share some helpful information about the...

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The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that the number of retaliation-based claims has significantly increased since 2007, when 26,663 charges were filed, to 37,632 in 2020. Employees are increasingly aware of their rights and do not hesitate to act on them. While this is an important step forward for a workforce that previously had...

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No matter how successful a business is, itā€™s practically inevitable that partnership disputes will arise. Left unresolved, they can lead to lost profits, missed opportunities, destroyed morale, and even the eventual dissolution of the business. Below is a list of eight common causes of partnership disputes, many of which can be avoided if a solid...

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On Sept. 6, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which addresses the standard for determining joint-venture status under the National Labor Relations Act. The NPRM proposes to replace the joint-employer rule that took effect on April 27, 2020. The proposed changes are intended to ground the joint-employer standard...

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Franchising is a business model that has been around for many years and continues to grow in popularity. Franchises provide a business owner with the opportunity to own and operate their own business, while also receiving support from the franchisor, in the form of training and support. However, support varies widely from franchisor to franchisor....

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When considering encroachment, it is important to understand what a franchisorā€™s rights and obligations are under the franchise agreement. The franchise agreement typically sets out the franchisorā€™s rights and obligations with respect to the use of the premises, the recruitment of employees, and the development of the brand and franchise system. The franchisee generally has...

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