Business Law Articles
Many requests for businesses to take goods off Amazon or eBay fraudulent
It’s pretty common for businesses of all sizes to sell products on sites like Amazon or eBay. So imagine one day receiving a “take-down notice” informing you that the site is taking down your listings because another party has demanded it under a federal law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). According to the […]
Injury and illness records may become public
Most businesses with 10 or more employees must keep records of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. This OSHA rule is intended to help businesses identify and address occupational hazards. Under new OSHA rules, however, many businesses will also have to submit their records to OSHA itself, which apparently plans to make them public, at least […]
Estate Planning Articles
Review your estate plan when you move across state lines
When you make a move out of state, be sure to review your estate plan with an estate planning attorney in your new domicile, as trust and estate laws have some differences from state to state. In most states, the probate court will recognize a will from another state. But in the case of a […]
Issues to consider before gifting your home to your child
Passing your house on to your children before your death offers some advantages, but there are pitfalls to avoid. If your children inherit the property through your estate, the cost basis on the property will be the value of the home on the day of your death. But if you gift the children the property […]
