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The Large Print Giveth; And The Small Print Taketh Away or Contract Legal Damages: What are they?
We've all done it. Signed a contract, whether with the home improvement company, for a new set of tires or service on our automobile, or for a home entertainment center. The contract that we just signed will likely have the "fine print" spelling out all sorts of...
Does Anyone Really Read Those Email and Fax “Disclaimers” and “Notices?”
Earlier this year, we were approached by a client who inquired whether they really needed to put a disclaimer on electronic communications, both facsimile transmissions and emails. Because of attorney-client and other privileges applicable to attorneys, as well as a...
Good Fences Make for Good Neighbors; Bad Fences Make for . . .
Imagine your neighbor erecting an eight foot high tin fence, spray painted with pictures, phrases and other graffiti along the entire length of your property line. Also imagine that this fence has video cameras mounted on top to observe your property and movements....
Non-Matching Social Security Numbers: An Employer’s Guide in Resolving
Regardless of your company’s business classification, all companies are required to report employment compensation, tax withholding and other information on both quarterly and annual bases to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Sometimes through clerical error, and...