When purchasing a home, many legal issues can arise. Hiring an experienced real estate lawyer who is trained to handle the purchase and sale of real property is helpful to navigate the process.
On December 20, 2019, the President signed into law the “Setting Every Community Up for
Retirement Enhancement” Act (the SECURE Act). The Secure Act modified many requirements
for employer-provided retirement plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and other tax-favored savings accounts.
For first time homebuyers, or even experienced homebuyers, there are many different aspects of a real estate transaction that seem confusing. One of the most confusing areas can be understanding the different types of deeds.
Starting a new business is a stressful time. From hiring employees to determining an operating budget, there are many decisions to make in the beginning stages of the creation of your business. One of the most important decisions is choosing a business structure that’s right for you.
Limited liability companies (“LLC”) have become a popular entity for owning and operating a business.
Historically, when real property was being bought and sold the doctrine of caveat emptor or “let the buyer beware” controlled. Under this doctrine, it was the buyer’s sole responsibility to determine if any defects were affecting the property and the seller had no obligation to bring such defects to the buyer’s attention.
Question: What information may an employer access from an employee’s employer-issued mobile device?
Title VII is a federal law which seeks to address discrimination and harassment in workplaces. Title VII regulates employers with 15 or more employees. Title VII prohibits harassment of individuals based on the following protected characteristics: race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and some other factors. What constitutes harassment? For an employee to bring a […]
Q: A few years ago my neighbor put up a fence, and I think it encroaches onto my property by a few inches. Does my neighbor have a claim for adverse possession for part of my land?
Q: I was thinking about hiring a contractor to do some work on my house, but I’ve heard horror stories about unlicensed contractors doing shoddy work and running off before the work is finished. What can I do to protect myself?
