Personal injury cases are always serious. When an injury occurs, the injured person can experience pain, lost wages, and a lengthy recovery. Catastrophic injuries can be even more devastating. When these kinds of injuries occur, the victim may forever be unable to return to work or engage in his or her normal activities. Catastrophic injuries […]
Every five years Congress is tasked with passing a farm bill that sets the baseline for how agriculture will be treated within the federal government. In December of 2018, Congress did just that with bipartisan support. Below are a few highlights of the 800-page bill. Increased Crop Insurance Program The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and […]
The current version of the Bankruptcy Code makes it cost prohibitive for small businesses to seek relief intended by a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. However, a bi-partisan effort has sought to make a reorganization possible for businesses with debt less than $2.5 million. The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2018 would make a Chapter 11 […]
Not every business has an employee handbook, but in reality, every business should. An employee handbook is valuable to business owners and staff alike, and it can help to ensure that you are in compliance with all of the laws that apply to your business. If you’re on the fence about whether you should spend […]
For many farmers, commodity prices have not kept up with increasing costs whether that be Arizona’s increasing minimum wage, capitalization for efficient equipment or issues with water. However, many of those who have profited from the marijuana industry or have seen the profit from the marijuana industry see the next rush as the legalization of […]
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has extended the nationwide program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) by six months. Under this program, employers may self-report overtime and minimum wage violations which would subject them to liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Apart from the PAID program, employers only […]
Patients, their family members, and other healthcare practitioners can all file licensing board complaints. The number of complaints filed has increased in recent years, likely due at least in part to an increase in public awareness about patients’ legal rights. Regardless of whether a complaint has merit or not, physicians should never take these issues […]
A closely held or closed corporation is typically run by a close-knit group of people, usually family members. Although the co-owners may generally work well together, problems can arise from time to time. It’s beneficial for owners of closely held businesses to consult a corporate lawyer regarding best practices in risk management and structuring. Taking […]
Chief Justice Roberts famously told the Senate Judiciary Committee during his nomination hearing that “[j]udges are like umpires…it’s my job to call balls and strikes and not to pitch and bat” because “[n]obody ever went to a ball game to see an umpire.” This common refrain from judges seemingly conflicts with Judge T.S. Ellis’ reported […]
In the recent Ninth Circuit decision in O’Connor v. Uber, the Ninth Circuit reversed an order of the district court denying Uber’s Motion to Compel Arbitration. Rather than address the issue of whether Uber Drivers were employees or independent contractors, the Ninth Circuit simply reversed the lower court decision that the arbitration provisions were unenforceable. […]
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