When you imagine a business declaring bankruptcy, you may assume that it has to close. And this is true in some cases, such as when they use Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This is liquidation bankruptcy, meaning the assets that the business holds have to be sold and the money...
As a property owner, you certainly hope that you don't get sued by someone who gets injured on your property. Not only do you not want them to be injured, but you don't want to be liable for that injury. You know that there's always a risk that something could happen....
IN MEMORIUM RONALD G. BIRCH Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot is sad to announce that the firm’s founder, Ronald G. Birch, died on March 19, 2022 after a chronic lung illness. Ron was 80 years old. Ron grew up in New York. He graduated from Colgate University and...
When people get involved in accidents with semi-trucks, they often try to determine if the company was liable for the accident, not just the driver. This is very different than getting involved in an accident with someone in their personal car, when it is very clear...
There is often a lot of confusion around HIPAA and the protections that it offers. This often starts with the spelling, so it's wise to note that HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. But the confusion goes far beyond that....
As an employer, you probably have a compensation plan that covers workers against workplace accidents. This also means that you have probably dealt with compensation fraud at some point in time. This can happen in several ways, from employees making fraudulent claims...
If you’re running a business and having trouble making ends meet, you might decide that bankruptcy is the right choice for you. If you do, you may need to sit down with your attorney to work out what kind of bankruptcy is best and when to file. Sometimes, business...
Working as a hunting guide means taking on some inherent risks. You're going to be in the backcountry of Alaska, it's not always the safest place to be. You may also be working with all sorts of different weapons, such as firearms, crossbows, traditional bows and...
With some of the most stunning scenery in the country, Alaska has a great many sightseeing (or “flightseeing”) charter flights. They often fly into wilderness areas, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather. Last August, one of these flights stuck a tree and crashed in...
As a store owner, you live in fear of the day when someone will become injured in your store and threaten to sue you. You feel some sympathy for them and their injury, but you know it could be expensive and you may not agree that it is your fault that they were...