The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) reports1 that financial abuse and exploitation is a rapidly increasing form of elder abuse in the United States. Financial elder abuse occurs anytime another individual wrongfully or fraudulently takes money or property from an elderly adult. Financial abusers can be strangers, caretakers, or even trusted family members or […]
Child custody questions may arise out of divorces, paternity suits, or later issues if a parent’s capabilities are questioned or a parent wishes to modify an existing custody arrangement. Courts will make child custody decisions based on what is in the “best interest of the child.” What factors does a court consider? Washington law requires […]
If an employee is on the clock but is performing work off the job site, it is only natural that you may want to monitor their actions. Using GPS satellite technology1 is one way that many employers are monitoring their construction employees when they go off site. With GPS, you can monitor where employees go, […]
Conducting business on the internet is extremely convenient, but can also be risky due to the threat of hacking, identity theft, and other types of fraud that may cause a consumer injury. For this reason, many people are wary to engage in transactions on websites they do not trust or that do not seem secure. […]
There are an estimated 23 million small businesses1 throughout the United States and our economy and job market in part depends upon the success of the businesses. If you own your own business, you not only want the company to thrive while you are alive, but also likely after your death. While all of us […]
There are many opportunities for parties to use fraud in order to wrongfully take money or property during a construction project. The following are only some of common construction fraud schemes. False information on payment applications – Falsifying payment applications can cover up a wide range of fraudulent and wrongful actions, including funneling money, covering […]
Child support orders are based on calculations involving the income and qualified expenses of each parent and a specific schedule set out by state law.1 However, as we all know, income and expenses can change significantly over time. If one or both parents experience such a change before the child reaches age 18, the existing […]
When an adult becomes incapacitated, they may require another individual to make legal decisions for them. Guardians can handle personal, legal, and financial affairs, as well as making decisions for physical health and well-being. The court must approve a guardianship and the guardianship usually remains effective until the incapacitated person regains competency or passes away. […]
Running a business inherently implicates certain laws and regulations. Even if you operate as a sole proprietor and work in a relatively low-risk industry, simply conducting business exposes you to legal liability. Many people who are self-employed or own a small business are hesitant to consult with a business law attorney because they assume that […]
When you start a business, you have many choices when it comes to the legal formation of your company. One type of legal business entity that is particularly common in modern times if the limited liability company, or LLC. The following are some reasons why many new business owners are choosing an LLC over other […]
