Nonprofits and property income
Renting to the wrong entity could result in a tax liability
Author: Scott H. Harris
Accounting for attorneys’ fees
Why the ‘American rule’ requires that each side in a case almost always pays its own
Risk and the corporate ‘shield’
Tom James has just pulled into his driveway with his 2-year-old and 4-year-old strapped into their car seats. A nondescript Buick sedan. A professional-looking lug of a guy, dressed like Barney Fife, ambles out of the driver’s side and saddles…
Tackling misleading ads
What to do when a competitor’s advertising contains false and harmful information
Umbrella coverage, come rain or shine
Explaining the concept of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
When the courts are used to ‘get even’
There are two types of claims where the civil legal process has been misused
Where you live may not be where you’re domiciled
Pull out quote: Failing to appreciate the distinction between domicile and residence can have dramatic consequences
Arbitration has an upside, but there are drawbacks
Costs, potential conflicts, finality of verdict are possible negatives
How to protect a closely held business when owners disagree
Why it’s a good idea to anticipate a breakdown in communication
Dealing with whistleblowers and avoiding retaliation claims
Whistleblowers are an increasingly common phenomenon, especially in an era of laws like Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank
