Many categories of people have a fiduciary duty to other individuals. Some examples include:
Attorneys to clients
Executors to heirs
CEOs to shareholders
Employers to employees
Accountants...
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Protect Your Business from Identity Theft
Identity theft is an ongoing problem that can affect anyone. Unscrupulous individuals steal personal information and use it for illegal financial gain, usually to the detriment of the person whose identity has been stolen.
But individuals aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by identity theft. Businesses are also...
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Common Causes of Partnership Disputes
People rarely enter into a business partnership expecting a conflict to arise, but unfortunately, disputes between business partners are all too common. From disagreements about the growth of the business to concerns about illegal activity, the causes of partnership disputes are myriad.
Without a firm partnership agreement that addresses the assignment...
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Is My Case Serious Enough to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you've been hurt on the job, involved in a car accident, slipped and fallen in a store, or bitten by a dog, then you may have a case for a personal injury lawsuit.
If another party’s negligence caused your injury, you have the right to seek compensation for damages....
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Are Facilities Liabilities? The Risks of Business Building Ownership
In any area of business, benefits are accompanied by risks. Sometimes, risk starts from the ground up with the physical structures you own.
When you own a building used for business, your facilities can be a liability. Knowing what you can be found liable for and how to have adequate...
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What Possible Civil Penalties Exist for Breach of Contract?
A broken contract is serious business. A contract is a legal agreement binding two or more parties. Thus, a contract breach can be a gateway to all kinds of penalties.
It’s typical for a breach of contract to result in civil penalties, including monetary fines, legal fees, and the inconvenience...
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Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media After Your Accident
Posting on social media has become second nature for many people. But you can inadvertently create obstacles to maximizing your injury compensation when you post after an accident.
This concern includes more than social media posts about the accident. A claims adjuster or insurance defense lawyer can twist almost any post to raise questions about...
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What is the Difference between Arbitration and Mediation for my Legal Matter?
Arbitration and mediation are both means through which disputes can be settled outside of a traditional court setting.
Mediation is a process that enables parties in a dispute to resolve their differences with the aid of a mediator instead of resorting to a lawsuit. The mediator is neutral third party that...Differences in Common Forms of Property Ownership
While there are a variety of ways that an individual or group or company can hold title to a property from sole ownership to joint tenancy and beyond, here are the basic options that are a good first step for those about to take the leap to property ownership.
Sole Ownership: owned entirely by...
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What is the Difference between Arbitration and Mediation for my Legal Matter?
Arbitration and mediation are both means through which disputes can be settled outside of a traditional court setting.
Mediation is a process that enables parties in a dispute to resolve their differences with the aid of a mediator instead of resorting to a lawsuit. The mediator is neutral third party that has been trained to...
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