Contracts, or the lack of them, can be a major legal issue for business owners. With some foresight and preparation, many contract problems can be prevented. In this legal area,…
Pennsylvania unemployment compensation law considers an employee’s refusal to submit to a drug test or a failed test grounds for denial of benefits without the employer having the additional burden…
“So let it be written. So let it be done.” This memorable quote is perhaps best known from Yul Brenner’s decrees as Pharaoh of Egypt in the classic film “The…
While non-competition clauses are typically enforced in the context of employment agreements, a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decision extended enforcement of a non-compete in the context of an independent contractor…
When it comes to starting a business, there are a wide array of issues to consider. How will you scale your idea? How will you go about acquiring customers? How…
Employers are resorting to use of non-competition agreements more frequently. The attempt to prevent an employee from not only leaving with business, but working for a competitor, is on the…
Once you are past the idea phase of your business and are now ready to offer your product or service to the public, you must consider protecting your business and…
In my last blog (“Is Your Insurance Company Giving You Grief, Not Relief?” 12/14/12), I discussed some ways to handle a homeowners or business loss claim. In particular, state law…