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Whether you’re hoping to sell or acquire a business, an entrepreneur hoping to cross the t’s and dot the i’s, or a professional trying to protect yourself and yours, navigating legal issues can be a difficult task. Knowledge is power. We’re looking to arm you.

Employment Law and 4 Methods to Prevent Wage Discrimination Claims

The Equal Pay Act is one of 4 laws governing compensation. Know the legal framework to prevent wage discrimination and correct poor policies.

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Cannabis Companies and the Marijuana Tax: It’s Not Easy Being Green

Cannabis companies are overwhelmed by taxation and restrictions on their expense deductions via Section 208E. Could new legislature ease the pressure?

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PLUP Fiction: Bad Faith Insurance

Can you rely on your insurance company’s description of your insurance policy? Learn about insurance bad faith and your rights as the insured. 

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Tax Cut and Jobs Act: Expectations Met and Unrealized

Expectations were high for the Tax Cut and Jobs Act in 2017. Were those expectations met? How the tax reform actually affects you and your business in 2023.

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Mickey Mouse, the Founding Fathers and Copyright Law

On January 1, 2024, the world’s favorite mouse will enter the public domain. The Walt Disney Company, one of the most formidable challengers to copyright law, has fought since 1976 […]

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Blame Games: Understanding the Contributory Negligence Defense in Fraud Cases

While a comparative fault defense isn’t always an option in fraud cases, the defendant could still argue that the victim is to blame.

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The Oracle v Google Saga: Copyrightability and Fair Use in Computer Programming

In 2021, the Supreme Court permitted Google’s use of 11,500 lines of Oracle-owned code as fair use and ended a saga in copyright law.

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Good Boys and ‘Bad Boys’ — Borrower Promises and Lender Rights in Carveout Guaranties

A carveout guaranty is a limited recourse loan that protects a borrower’s personal assets in a default, but conditions must still be met.

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The Attorney Immunity Defense: Ongoing Allen Stanford Ponzi Case Sparks Debate

The Allen Stanford Ponzi case rages on in the Caribbean, putting the attorney immunity doctrine under fire once again.

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Why You Shouldn’t Always Rely On “Market” Terms in Business Transactions

In business transactions, a deal attorney may describe certain contract terms as “market.” What does this mean, and should you agree to them?

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