by David P. Weiss | Jan 11, 2017 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
In a 2016 action brought under the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Act, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was faced with a situation wherein a company offering a “free” online service included in the very fine print a negative option to...
by e-LawLines | Jan 4, 2017 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
*** We originally published this article in February 2013. Almost a year later, the Midwest is in the middle of another major winter storm, with more snow likely to come before spring arrives. Accordingly, this is a perfect opportunity to republish this time-sensitive...
by e-LawLines | Oct 19, 2016 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law, Small Business Law
Everyone has wanted to get out of a contract at some point. Some contracts contain provisions to terminate the contract as long as certain conditions are met. It is important to comply with these provisions when terminating a contract or a court may find that the...
by e-LawLines | Jun 21, 2016 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
Recently enacted federal “Defend Trade Secrets Act “ includes whistleblower protection not previously afforded by state law. On May 11, 2016 the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was signed into law and became immediately effective to protect misappropriation of trade...
by David P. Weiss | Feb 3, 2016 | Corporate Law
Most states require if you do not do business under your own name that you must register the fictitious name (or trade name) with the Secretary of State of the jurisdictions in which you conduct your business. Failure to do so can expose a business owner to personal...
by David P. Weiss | Sep 29, 2015 | Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law
They seem almost like an afterthought; perhaps they are. Minutes of board of director meetings and member meetings are a chore to prepare, possibly even a drudge. But they are critically important to your subdivision homeowners’ association or condominium...
