Once a business is found legally liable for misfortune suffered by an individual or company, it is common for an exchange of funds to occur. For example, a court might order your business to compensate harmed parties financially. As you might imagine, a business can...
Car wrecks are unfortunate fact of life. From minor fender benders to bad crashes, thousands of car accidents are reported in the U.S. each year. If you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, you may be eligible for financial restitution for your...
Every state typically has its own approach to employment law matters. Businesses operating in Alaska generally need to abide by both state law and relevant federal laws that may apply. There is some reason to believe that a specific federal employment rule may soon...
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot (BHBC) is a proud sponsor of the National 8(a) Association’s [1] 2023 National Small Business Conference. This year, BHBC’s Jon DeVore [3] were featured as speakers. This was the biggest attendance ever at this annual conference, so...
The hip bone is one of the strongest in your body, but that doesn’t mean that it cannot be injured. Every year, over 300,000 people in the U.S. suffer some sort of hip fracture. The severity of this injury can vary, but a hip fracture often requires surgery and...
Many business owners who are facing overwhelming debt know that they need a solution to their challenges. They’re simply not sure what that solution could be because they worry that they will lose their company if they declare bankruptcy. While this process would get...
Jon DeVore will address the 2023 National 8(a) Association Conference in New Orleans on the subject of the Importance of Past Performance in Government Contracting. Past Performance the manner by which Government Agencies evaluate contractors for contract awards. He...
For many, living and working in Alaska means a lot of air travel in commercial crafts and privately-owned planes. You may commute between Anchorage and outlying villages or towns in your employment, for example. Most flights proceed without incident, but sometimes,...
No matter what steps you take to try and protect the business and your employees against discrimination and harassment, complaints still happen. When you’re faced with a complaint from an employee you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything properly as you...
Classifying employees as independent contractors can save you a bit of money on taxes, payroll deductions and insurance costs. However, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits. Misclassifying employees is unlawful and can result in huge monetary fines and...