All of your hard work is paying off, and your business is growing. You now employ several dozen people, and you’re excited to be approaching the 50-employee mark. As you’ve probably found out by now, running a company with 50 or more employees is very different from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
