Coverage disputes are a persistent concern for all types of insurers. Denials frequently lead to disputes; and, even when denials are clearly justified under the relevant policy language, insurers...
Feb 3 - 2025
From Startup to Expansion: Legal Guidance for Franchisees Navigating the Franchising Process
Franchising remains an extremely popular option for starting and growing a business heading into 2025. While many franchisees are content with owning and operating a single outlet, there are also...
Jan 21 - 2025
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Best Practices for Effective Workforce Management
Employers of all sizes need to adopt employment policies that are custom-tailored to their facilities, operations and personnel. But, while this is important, it is also just the first step in the...
Compliance is essential for all types of businesses. Regardless of a business’s size, location and operations, effectively managing compliance is one of the keys to avoiding liability in both civil...
Dec 19 - 2024
Holiday Business Closures: Ensuring Workers’ Compensation Coverage During Seasonal Downtime
State workers’ compensation laws generally provide employers with immunity from personal injury and wrongful death claims when they provide coverage to their employees. This coverage can either be...
With a new year just around the corner, now is a time when many people are thinking about what they can do to minimize their tax liability. Tax, business and estate planning strategies often go...
Oct 14 - 2024
Protecting Your Brand: Strategies for Franchisors in Drafting and Registering Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
For franchisors in all industries, effective brand protection is essential. A valuable and recognizable brand is one of the core elements of an attractive franchise offering, and failure to...
Preparing an estate plan is important regardless of your age, health, financial condition and family circumstances. While we all hope that nothing bad will happen unexpectedly, we cannot predict the...
One of the main reasons for entering into a contract is to prevent disputes in the future. But, to effectively serve its intended purpose, a contract needs to be comprehensive. If a contract omits...
Facing professional liability allegations can be frustrating, particularly if you don’t believe you have done anything wrong. It can also be scary. Regardless of their veracity, professional...