The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 created many laws that medical providers must follow to protect patient information, among other things. Compliance with HIPAA is mandatory, and medical providers face serious penalties for...
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How can you handle contract disputes?
There are many situations when Kentucky residents may be dealing with contracts, including business owners hiring employees and residents signing leasing agreements. Regardless of what your case may be, you should know as much as possible about contracts. In...
How does probate work in Kentucky?
After someone dies, their belongings typically go to their heirs – family members, close friends or entities outlined in their will or other estate planning documents. When a court helps distribute the proceeds of an estate, the process is known as probate. The idea...
Brand ambassadors may help businesses recover from bad press
Some business owners are always looking for new ways to spread the word about their businesses. Every opportunity for growth is one worth pursuing to these entrepreneurs. When businesses face financial challenges from economic downturns, collapsing industries or...
Who is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act?
Many situations may arise that require you to take time away from your job. This may happen if you have or adopt a new baby, experience a serious personal medical issue or need to take care of an aging or ill family member. Depending on the circumstances, you may...
Employer responsibilities for wages under the law
Employment laws ensure fair treatment of employees, but they also provide protection for employers. Managers and company executives need to understand and apply the laws regarding wages and other facets of employment. Federal wage and overtime laws As explained by...
Handling false allegations of disability discrimination
When it comes to employment law, employers face many hurdles, from wage and hour issues to discrimination complaints. Moreover, discrimination takes many forms, including allegations of disability discrimination. In some instances, these claims are baseless, but even...
Recognizing common signs of securities fraud
Investment is naturally rife with risk, but risk and fraud are not the same. We often advise investors regarding the difference. Many investors do not even think about potential misconduct until it is too late. Of course, the market naturally fluctuates, so losing...
What to know about purchasing business assets vs. business stocks
The purchase or sale of a business is fraught with decisions that could mean the success or failure of the enterprise’s future. One of these critical choices is whether to purchase the business’s assets or its stock. It is crucial to understand which decision is...
What are some common startup mistakes to avoid?
Getting a startup off the ground is no easy feat. There are plenty of legal issues startup owners must navigate, in addition to developing amazing products, enlisting quality staff and making decisions about company marketing. Proper navigation of these issues can...