A company has two key assets – its employees and its customers. What are the benefits of these types of agreements? To better understand what a no-hire or non-solicitation agreement is, consider this scenario: If you hire a star creative director who...
When you’re launching a new company, an employee handbook can be one of the most important documents in your business files. Even a small company should have an employee handbook, because having information in writing can help prevent miscommunication while...
If you are experiencing disputes with anyone, you must understand the cause of the dispute. In this case, you will need to seek legal help to resolve it. None of us wish to go to court, and settling before a trial...
While employment contracts are not generally part of the hiring process, in some cases a contract is necessary, especially if you are hiring an elite employee with skills that your business needs in order to have an edge over a...
Regardless of where you work or what you do, there is always potential for workplace harassment. Workplace harassment occurs when someone says or does something that creates a hostile work environment for you or other employees. Sometimes the harassment may...
Navigating Employment Litigation: Common Pitfalls and Prevention Employees are one of the most valuable assets of a company, but if a legal conflict ever arises, they can also be one of the biggest liabilities to you as a business owner. Employment...
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The Specialty Automotive Manufacturers Association's annual convention took place in Las Vegas, Nevada during the first week in November 2014. SEMA is attended by OEM and aftermarket automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Firm attorneys attend the convention annually, in a...
At the request of users, Fernald & Zaffos has opened an investigation into the sales practices of stock photograph websites. There are multiple websites that offer stock photographs for sale to consumers. Hiring a photographer to take pictures of the...
According to a new lawsuit filed Tuesday, owners of Alameda Court falsely advertised the units, located at the corner of Myrrh and Alameda in Compton, as an affordable "rent to own" opportunity. Each lease contained the following "rent to own" provision...
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