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16 March 2024 LegalVision To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As an employer, it is important to know when unpaid work is legal and when it may just be considered volunteering. This will help you decide whether your workers classify as employees…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 15, 2024 at 9:42 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the court expects to issue one or more opinions in argued cases from the current term. Join us for live coverage. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the…
Home Daily News Longtime prosecutor resigns after judge tosses… Prosecutors Longtime prosecutor resigns after judge tosses him from case, citing Perry Mason-type revelations By Debra Cassens Weiss March 14, 2024, 10:09 am CDT Miami-Dade County, Florida, prosecutor Michael Von Zamft, left, gestures at an arraignment hearing at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in July…
When it comes to learning how to think like a lawyer, most people think of law school. And while the classroom has its place, some of the best learning comes from actually being in the courtroom. For example, two lawyers gave a masterclass on how to not structure and deliver a closing argument that is…
Do you know the largest source of client complaints about lawyers? Communication—unreturned calls, unanswered emails, etc. The second largest source of complaints? Money. More specifically, how attorneys handle their clients’ funds. Law Firm Accounting Complexities Accounting plays an essential role in any business. No matter the industry, a business tracks profit and loss, tax events,…
Two weeks after the funeral for Amerie Jo Garza, 10, the first of the Robb Elementary School students to be interred following the Uvalde mass shooting, I phoned the manager of my local Domino’s to inquire about a delivery job. Though I’ve never driven professionally and have been out of the job market since turning…
Cannabis companies and (depending on the state) brands often use license agreements to grow their brands. If done correctly, they can be a huge driver of revenue for the brands and licensees, and can grow the good will of the brand across a particular territory. However, they are notoriously easy to botch. A bad license…
What is the difference between LLC and Inc? LLC and Inc. are both business entities formed by the state. An LLC is a limited liability company, and an Inc. is a corporation. They both file organizational papers with the state, and their owners receive liability protection. These entities also differ in key areas: They vary in tax treatment….
The March 4 United States Supreme Court decision that Donald Trump could not be disqualified under the terms of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was a win for Trump but a loss for the Court itself. In a case of monumental importance, the Court failed to provide the kind of well-reasoned opinion that will…
Electronic signatures (or e-signatures) have become nearly ubiquitous in everyday life and business—from confirming your agreement to terms and conditions on a website, to using e-signature tools to sign a work contract. But are electronic signatures legally binding? Can—and should—you use e-signatures instead of traditional handwritten signatures on documents in your legal practice? While e-signatures…