Legal Articles, Corporate

Dealing With the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster in Texas

Moving on with life after a natural disaster involves a lot of hard work. One difficulty, of course, is dealing with insurance companies.

ARE VERBAL AGREEMENTS ENFORCEABLE?

To avoid issues and possible litigation regarding the enforceability of any obligations arising from an agreement, it is always prudent for the agreement to be reduced to a writing, signed by all parties

Social Media Compliance for Financial Services

Social Media Regulation, Compliance and Governance in the Financial Services FINRA SEC

Ten Tips for Corporate Social Media Governance

Social media governance for businesses. How to establish a social media marketing team for brand promotion and compliant digital marketing.

Employment Law - Termination - Involuntay and Without Cause

It is important to consider how a severance agreement may affect the rights and benefits of a former employee, many of which may already be contracted to during the course of the employee's employment.

Merger & Acquisition - Potential SEC violation

The Two-Track merger structure, also known as the Burger King Merger, may cause the SEC to be triggered early and a violation of rule 14e-5 of the 1934's Act.

Even a Clear Unambiguous Contract Term Can Be Avoided

There is a possibility that would allow you to avoid a contractual obligation, even where the agreement provides that the agreement may not be changed except through a subsequent written agreement between the parties

Claims for Insurance Damage Must be Timely Raised - Even if Unkown

The moral of this story is to remind everyone to read their insurance policies carefully, and to obtain legal counsel as to their obligations under any such policy. One never wants to undertake an analysis of their insurance policies after a loss. By then it may very well be too late.

Unlicensed Contractors - What You Need to Know

We all like to save a buck where we can. Hiring an unlicensed contractor to save a buck can bring great risks to you and to your family home.

Uninsured and Under-Insured Insurance Optional For Michigan Residents

The state of Michigan requires that you purchase no-fault insurance from your auto insurance provider. What the insurance company may not tell you is that many motorists do not have any liability insurance or they may have extremely low policy limits.

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