"They don't have any evidence that this happened." That is what you are reading in the news as a defense to the assertions of sexual misconduct. What is meant is that the statement against me is not credible. Evidence in a court of law can take many forms. It might be...
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Can I keep my home during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
For many working families in the United States, it only takes one accident, illness or sudden event to change financial situations. Even if you work hard and keep reasonable balances on your credit accounts, missing work for a week or more could be financially...
5 reasons a business may face bankruptcy
When your start-up opened its doors, you felt like you had a terrific product. You felt sure the company would thrive.Fast forward three years, and you are heading toward bankruptcy. You don't understand it. You still feel like you have a great product. It just never...
What can you do when someone doesn’t fulfill a business contract?
Doing business means handling a lot of different concerns at the same time. You need to balance the budget, ensure there is sufficient work to keep your staff working and constantly pursue new contracts and growth. You do your best to uphold your side of any deal or...
A buy-sell agreement is a prenup for your company
When you and your spouse got married, you signed a prenuptial agreement. You hoped the marriage would last, but you were realistic. You knew it may end in divorce, and you wanted to make sure you protected your own assets and interests. It was easier to agree on...
Sexual Harassment Update
You have to have been in a coma over the past weeks not to realize sexual harassment continues to be an issue in the workplace. A number of high profile individuals have had sexual harassment claims asserted against them. Some individuals have lost high paying jobs....
Steps to take to prevent someone from contesting your estate
If you've taken the time to create a last will or estate plan, chances are good that you have family members, loved ones or heirs that you want to receive specific assets from your estate. Whether you hope to provide financial security for a special needs child or...
6 things to look for in an intermediary during a merger
You're planning a merger with another company. You have talked to the owner extensively. You believe you'll both thrive if you work together. You're excited about the shift in direction and what the future holds.At the same time, though, you want to be careful. You...
Have you addressed these bankruptcy questions?
If you are in a difficult financial spot, you may turn your attention to bankruptcy. You could soon find that this is one of the better ways to improve your finances and put your life on the right track.While bankruptcy sounds appealing, here's something you need to...
Equifax Cyber Breach
You have likely read news reports about theft of 143 million records from Equifax in a cyber attack. The records maintained by Equifax , a credit bureau, includes personal and confidential information such as social security numbers, full names, addresses, dates of...