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Business owners thrive on resilience. They weather market storms, adapt to shifting trends, and tackle challenges head-on. But what happens when life throws a curveball you weren’t expecting? Preparing your business for death or disability isn’t a pessimistic exercise — it’s a proactive safety net, designed to protect you, your family, and the business. Incapacitated, With No Successor If a...

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling this past winter that seems to make it more difficult for employees to bring claims against their employers accusing them of retaliating after they request time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Despite the decision, however, employers still need to be very careful to avoid even a whiff of retaliation when a worker requests...

If your company imposes qualification standards on employees, such as requiring them to meet certain medical or physical standards, pass certain tests, or complete certain trainings, you should have an employment law attorney review your policies, standards, and testing processes.  Over the past year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been putting employers under a...

A botched workplace investigation can create significant headaches for your company. It can raise additional questions instead of providing answers, it can undermine employment relationships, and it can open up your organization to legal liability. That’s why you should always involve a lawyer who is experienced in conducting workplace investigations when you need to look into claims of...

Workplace harassment, whether gender-based, race-based, or based on any other protected category, falls under the general umbrella of discrimination. One way for an employee to make out a successful claim is by proving the employer maintained a “hostile work environment” — meaning one in which the employee was subjected to insults, verbal abuse, slurs, intimidation, and inappropriate remarks...

It’s common for employers to furlough workers or temporarily lay them off during recessions, government shutdowns, and other periods when there’s not enough demand for goods or services to keep all their employees on the payroll. This often happens with the expectation that employees will return to work once the economy picks up again. If your business needs to let people go for the time being...

Concierge legal services involve a client paying a law firm a set fee to cover their legal needs over a given period of time. According to a corporate transaction lawyer, the client benefits by being able to reach out for help whenever it’s needed without thinking about being charged for the attorney’s time. Who Is A Concierge? When you hear the term “concierge,” you may think of someone...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as a “wage earner’s plan,” is a legal tool available in the United States to help individuals struggling with overwhelming debt to reorganize their finances and create a manageable repayment plan. This form of bankruptcy provides a structured framework for debtors to repay creditors over a period of three to five years,...

DUI Lawyers Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are serious legal matters that can have significant consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time. Navigating the legal process and defending against DUI charges can be complex and daunting for individuals facing such allegations. This is where the knowledge of a DUI lawyer comes into play, as they play a crucial...

Dealing with the aftermath of a personal injury can be challenging and overwhelming. The last thing you want is for your injury claim to be delayed, prolonging the time it takes to receive the compensation you deserve. Timely resolution of injury claims is crucial for financial stability and peace of mind during recovery. Our friends at Presser Law, P.A. have shared their wisdom on how to...