Oftentimes when we get a call from a client about overtime, our first question will be to ask if the employee is exempt or non-exempt. The answer we get is almost always: “salaried” or “hourly.” So, first things first: salaried does not mean exempt. Many employers assume that if their employee is salaried, he or […]
Employers have a win-win opportunity that they should not miss. The overtime Rule that had been on hold for months was recently declared invalid, and employers have another opportunity to influence any change in the regulations. As many of you already know, under the previous administration, a Rule was implemented that increased the salary level […]
I recently came across several articles from Adam Grant, which ultimately led me to his 2016 TED talk. As I listened to his talk and read his articles, it reminded me of the importance of recognizing the characteristics of the individuals who comprise your workforce. Think about how you would describe your various employees; what […]
Matthew Harrison “A business client based in Arizona with retail locations in the Western United States plans to expand its retail locations to central Virginia. As a result, we are collaborating with Crenshaw, Ware & Martin (specifically attorney Steven Brinker) to represent our client’s specific future Virginia legal matters. Client and Mr. Brinker and Mr. […]
Matthew Harrison “A business client based in Arizona is expanding its retail sales locations to Colorado. As a result, and because of unique Colorado state and municipal regulations involving the specific industry the company is involved with, we are collaborating with Donald T. Emmi to represent our client’s specific Colorado legal matters. Specifically, Mr. Emmi’s […]
Many of our clients have recently inquired about the Americans with Disabilities Act and websites. By now, everyone should be familiar with the ADA and, at least in a general sense, its purpose: if you are a place of public accommodation, you need to be accessible to and cannot discriminate against those with disabilities. One […]
Businesses of all sizes can afford to launch websites, especially since the introduction of online website templates. Ready made websites provide simple, inexpensive access for almost any price point. As innovation continues to expand the ways in which we interact through websites, business owners must determine whether to implement additional rules for website use. The […]
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE SHIELD – INDEMNIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Construction projects are breeding grounds for lawsuits. Injuries occurring on the jobsite, defect claims, warranty claims and payment disputes arise all too often in the industry. Contractors should use effectively-drafted indemnification provisions in contracts with subcontractors to shield themselves from the potential liability and costs […]
Practical Guidlines for Employers involving Employees and prospective Employees Over the course of the last year, especially during the most recent election cycle, the airwaves have been inundated with news of individuals caught in one scandal after another involving their use of the Internet and various social media platforms. In certain circumstances these “scandals” have […]
As a business attorney, one of the errors I often see a fledgling business commit is to focus their entire business model on achieving instant success. In other words, the business becomes too focused on the one large client, opportunity, product, or other action that will lead to quick success and profitability. Very similar to […]
The Only Constant in Life is Change As I often mention during the meeting where a client signs their estate plan documents, an estate plan is “not designed to be set in stone forever.” The majority of estate plans and their respective documents are designed to evolve as the individual’s life changes. Without this ability […]
I was raised in a small city with a population of less than 15,000. For most of my childhood, it was literally a “one stoplight town” that had eventually graduated to three by the time I left for college. Growing up in a small town certainly has advantages and disadvantages. One advantage is that a […]