With the #MeToo movement taking center stage in much of the news, employers are finding themselves increasingly concerned about the potential for sexual harassment in their work environment. Since many employers are undereducated about the legal facts surrounding these charges, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the basics in order to protect your business and your employees. Here are a few things that you need to know.
Don't Dismiss Claims Based On Gender
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Three Things To Be Sure You Do When Planning Your Estate
Planning for after your death might seem like a grim thing to do, but estate planning can be a wonderful way to provide for and protect your loved ones after you are gone. In order to ensure that your loved ones can avoid probate proceedings, be sure to do the following things when planning your estate.
Set Up Agreements of Joint Ownership
When you own property or a business with someone, to make sure that it goes to them after you pass away, it is a good idea to set up an agreement that grants both of you joint ownership.
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Incorporating The Unincorporated: How The Corporate Attorney Plays A Part
How do you define your type of business? At present, you may describe yourself as "unincorporated," simply because you are not incorporated. An incorporated business is one that has applied to become a legal entity within a particular state and is funded by shareholders. (In the beginning, the shareholders may be you and a couple of partners or silent investors, people who invest in your company but do not participate in daily operations.
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Protecting Your Product Ideas: Three Myths About Patent Protection
One of the most confusing parts of entrepreneurship is determining what you need to protect and how to protect it. Although commercial insurance policies are widely accepted as necessary protections, you may not feel the same way about patents. Despite how long patents have been available and the consistency of the process, there are many misconceptions that can leave new business owners feeling uncertain at best. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions about the patent process and the protection that patents offer.
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