Working in the securities industry is not easy, and when your employer has wronged you in some way, it isn’t as simple as just quitting your job and finding a new one, despite the fact that most stockbrokers are technically at-will employees. The impact of leaving a brokerage firm or financial planning institution can severely influence your professional life, so when you have reason to believe that your employer has wronged you in some way, it may be well-advised to consult with an attorney to see what your legal options are. With...Continue Reading...
No matter what industry you work in, discovering that your employer is engaging in fraudulent activities or putting people’s lives at risk to earn a profit can be sickening, and you may be unsure of where to turn or what you should do. Fortunately, there are legal options available to you to help put a stop to these concerns. In the auto industry in particular, there have been several high-profile cases of companies ignoring safety concerns to make a quick buck. Perhaps if a would-be whistleblower like yourself would have known...Continue Reading...
You should seek appropriate legal counsel and advice before you buy or sell Professional Services, aka Consulting Service (for the purpose of this article jointly referred to as "Services"). It sounds easy enough to claim I know this consultants and I want him to do these 3 tasks. But anytime that you seek to offer to buy or sell Services it can trigger a broad range of issues, issues that may put you in violation of the law, or breach of contract, if you neglect to ask.First, does the consultant in question have the right to freely contract...Continue Reading...
Establishing a business partnership is an exciting time - full of shared vision, challenges, and celebrations, not unlike getting married. Each partner has shared obligations and responsibilities, and both partners need to work together to make the business operate like a well-oiled machine.Similar to a marriage, discontent and disputes are bound to arise between business partners. So, what should you do to resolve the differences? What are the steps that can help end disputes between the partners?Whether the dispute is regarding lack of transparency,...Continue Reading...
