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...
Employers are often warned about firing employees who are in a protected class. Race is a protected class, for instance, so employers need to be careful not to discriminate against minority employees. Age is another class, so employers need to understand how their...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) causes a lot of confusion among business owners and consumers alike. While largely associated with the health care industry, HIPAA’s privacy rules can also affect virtually any business of any size. If...
Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a kind of business bankruptcy, is designed to help businesses restructure and reorganize their debts. During a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, you will usually stay in possession of your business and finances, being able to continue to operate so long as...
Sustaining an injury as a result of another person’s acts of negligence can be a traumatic experience. There are multiple types of compensation you can consider pursuing. However, to ensure you are sufficiently compensated for your injuries, it is crucial that you...
Like many other states, Alaska is an "at-will" employment state. This means that either employee or employer can terminate the work agreement at any time. The responsibility of the employer is to make sure that the reason for the firing is not illegal. Alaska protects...
A drop in consumer spending, difficulty finding staffing or even problems with your supply chain may have affected your once-profitable business. It may only take a few weeks for a company to go from generating revenue to deeply in the red and unable to pay their...
Some construction defects are a bit easier to understand than others. A structural issue that makes the home unsafe could be the result of poor planning by the architect, for instance. Generally, though, customers who accuse your company of making an error are going...
Truckers perform a valuable service to individuals and companies across the nation. Most of these truckers take pride in how many miles they’ve driven without being involved in a crash. Just the same, there are wrecks involving semi-trucks on a daily basis. The large...
When you first hear the news that an employee is threatening to file a lawsuit over on-the-job discrimination or harassment, your heart may sink -- with good reason. Not only can lawsuits cost your company money, they disrupt the normal flow of business, can lead to a...