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Protecting the Work of Your Employees
ProIn today’s society, where value is placed on creativity and invention, employers need to be extra vigilant to protect the work of their employees, including the development of intellectual property (“IP”). IP, creations of the mind, includes patents for inventions, trademarks, and copyrights. Often ...Read More

Record Keeping and Documentation Can Make the Difference
We have all heard the saying "The Devil is in the Detail," but few of us realize how true it is. A proper system of record keeping and documentation can benefit your personal finances and career. At tax time many of us partake in ...Read More

Garnishments
It is not uncommon for an employer to receive a Garnishment Summons and Disclosure Form from a creditor of its employee. The Garnishment Summons must include the full name of the debtor and the debtor's last known mailing address, the remaining unpaid balance of ...Read More

Use of Criminal Record in Hiring Decisions
Employers frequently require job applicants to submit to a criminal background check. An applicant's criminal history can be relevant to an employer in combating theft and fraud, preventing workplace violence, and avoiding potential liability for negligent hiring. However, the use of criminal-history records can ...Read More