A fiduciary is a person who is obligated to act in the best interests of another party. For example, a board member has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the company or in the interests of the company’s shareholders. While the concept is simple enough,...
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for over 30 years.
Trying the most complex issues for over 30 years.
Month: July 2020
Investment losses due to broker misconduct? Consider arbitration
If you have a brokerage account and a dispute arises, you may be required to handle it in arbitration. Or, you may decide that arbitration is the most favorable venue for your dispute. In fact, surveys have found that investors get good results in arbitration when...
Intellectual property litigation: A bit about trade dress
Think about your home. It’s common for homeowners to close and lock their doors to protect their families and property. Now, you may have some things in your yard that you can’t protect behind locked doors, but how much would you be willing to leave unattended out...
Are your employees comfortable making a discrimination claim?
Your employees are a valuable asset. They can support the workload of your business and help your company build its profitability. Sometimes, one employee will make another feel uncomfortable, even to the point of discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, if your...
Identifying and correcting bullying in the workplace
Employers must work diligently to create a safe working environment free from bullying or harassment. Managers or supervisors must take steps to investigate and eradicate aggressive behaviors in the workplace. Additionally, it is imperative that an organization...
Though you can’t patent a show, you could profit from the process
Audiences around the world enjoy the variety of shapes, colors and sounds of fireworks. Whether you thrive on choosing the perfect spot to sit at a largescale event or light your own explosives, you can easily become captivated by the bursts. Yet, have you considered...