When asked to provide a reference check for a former employee, you may feel uncertain about what you can and cannot discuss. While you want to be honest about an employee’s performance, you likely know you should avoid certain topics. Being cautious is key, as the...
Would you be surprised if you googled your own business name and found out that another company had the same name? Your branding is very important to you, and it may feel like they are infringing on your rights. How can they possibly use the same name – or even one...
From an employer’s perspective, severance packages serve as a gesture of goodwill and can mitigate potential legal risks in the event of termination. These packages serve to provide a cushion for employees during the transition to new employment. Understanding the key...
When two or more like-minded people agree to share skills, efforts and resources to go to business for profit, they are deemed to be in a partnership. And just like romantic relationships, business partnerships are founded on trust and shared visions. Unfortunately,...
Companies that have people in executive positions usually have employment contracts for those individuals. These contracts provide information about the duties and expectations of both sides. Having a solid employment contract is crucial to ensure the company and the...
A non-disclosure agreement can help protect your company's confidential information, including trade secrets. However, the agreement needs to include certain elements to ensure its effectiveness. Below, we take a comprehensive look at the seven key components of an...
Business owners frequently deal with contracts. Therefore, you may have come across certain common terms like 'consideration'. This is a critical aspect of forming legally binding contracts, and its absence means your contract is invalid. You have no court-enforceable...
Pennsylvania is one of several states allowing defamation and false light claims, as both protect people and entities from different harms resulting from incorrect statements. Significantly, unlike the law of defamation, false light invasion of privacy offers redress...
The issue is called advancement of fees and expenses, and it can make or break a lawsuit for the client, the plaintiff’s counsel, and the business lawyer who had the foresight to include it in the operative contract. Here’s why. Indemnification for Corporate Agents...