Lately, some big businesses have been laying the blame for corporate losses or stalled growth (rightly or wrongly) on shoplifters – and that’s put a renewed focus on enforcement efforts in a lot of areas. Unfortunately, in the effort to stop the surge of shoplifting...
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, various defenses can be employed when facing assault charges. Understanding these defenses is essential. Here, you will find some of the most common defenses against assault charges. 1. Self-defense...
Entering a business partnership can present a unique opportunity to combine resources and multiple individuals’ strengths. Such a collaboration can allow a business to soar to the next level. However, sharing the same vision for a business venture might not be enough...
Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While you cannot avoid either, you can minimize the taxes your estate will owe after you are gone. However, it means looking beyond traditional estate planning approaches. Below are some strategies that can help reduce...
If you are an entrepreneur who leverages the digital space to expand your empire, you may agree that your assets are increasingly intertwined with the online world. You may store assets online and use digital entities to manage your finances. However, like most...
Contracts play a key role in business deals and daily life. When a person enters a grocery store and purchases an item, they enter into a contract. Contracts can also be breached, which usually places one party at a disadvantage. However, there are several ways in...
You’ve been working on creating an estate plan, but there’s an issue: One of your heirs has problematic spending habits. This could be one of your adult children, so you’ve been watching their spending for some time. Maybe they always seem to have debt issues or they...
Employment contracts establish expectations for an employer and the new worker accepting a position at the company. Businesses often include a variety of terms intended to protect the organization from liability. By clarifying the compensation that the company intends...
For some people, the sight of a police officer walking down the street or cruising nearby can be reassuring –- at least as long as they know they haven’t done anything wrong. For others, under the same circumstances, it can be terrifying. That difference in...
You’re driving home after a long night at work – or maybe dinner with your friends when flashing blue and reds appear in your rearview mirror. You’re pulled over, and it doesn’t take long before it’s clear that the officer thinks you’re driving under the influence....
