Category: Business / Employment

In light of recent world events, there has been a surge in patriotism. As a part of that, more people are looking for the “Made in the USA” label. But what are you getting when you see that label? The Federal Trade Commission has the… Continue reading →

With the recent economic woes, more people may be considering calling those numbers you see everywhere (including stapled to telephone poles) promising big bucks for working at home. Even if you never considered calling, you no doubt wondered what they were about. Most if not… Continue reading →

As business lawyers, one of the tasks we are called upon to do is to negotiate, whether it be for the purchase or sale of a business, negotiating the terms of a real estate deal, drafting leases, or straightforward contract negotiations. While legal negotiations contain… Continue reading →

A corporation is created by statute and possesses all of the privileges, responsibilities, and rights of a natural person, including the right to due process, equal protection, and attorney-client privilege. A corporation is a legal entity separate from its officers, directors, and shareholders. It has… Continue reading →

A Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company (an “LLC”) is generally considered a hybrid between a corporation and a partnership, and may be thought of as a limited partnership without a general partner. It provides the liability protection of a corporation with the advantage of being treated… Continue reading →

An employment application, alone or in conjunction with accepting resumes, is a helpful tool used by many businesses to screen applicants and to find qualified employees. However, developments in employment law could result in inadvertent use of an application which could expose a business to… Continue reading →

With the softening economy, we have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of calls from clients seeking to collect long overdue balances from delinquent customers. While we are generally very successful in collecting overdue accounts from our clients, there are ways to prevent having… Continue reading →

In a softening economy, we often witness an increase in commercial litigation, especially in the area of collections. Clients are sometimes surprised to find, however, that under American law there is no automatic right to also include a claim for your counsel fees expended in… Continue reading →

An often asked question in the tax and labor area is whether a worker should be considered an employee or an independent contractor. The difference in characterization can have serious implications for both the worker and the hiring party. If a worker is considered an… Continue reading →

Think about what goes into a name for a child. Some parents search through baby name books and websites, others are guided more by their family history or by the naming customs of their cultures. Yet, despite all of their efforts, parents do not necessarily… Continue reading →