Consumers are more likely to back out of a home purchase when it’s a buyer’s market. Whether it's because they're scared of soft prices or future market declines, these fears can kick-in right after the purchase offer and may continue up until the deadline. When this...
Wage theft may not be at the top of our minds when we think about serious crimes in the United States. However, a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates millions of workers lose up to $16 billion a year in lost wages through illegal practices by...
Many owners of small businesses give little if any thought to the process of choosing their business’ next leaders and preparing them to nurture the business and its value. One attorney who works on this “succession planning” reports her clients usually plan a...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides federal and state guidelines for minimum wage, youth employment, record keeping and overtime pay. If an employer doesn’t obey these laws, you may file a complaint. Unfortunately, employers violate FLSA laws far too often....
Dogs make great pets. They can be friendly, loyal and playful. But because of this, it’s easy to forget that dogs can sometimes be dangerous creatures. This was true for an elderly woman who became the unfortunate victim of a dog attack. Reports of an incident Police...
