Any good business deal begins with a contract. While parties may engage in many meetings, verbal assurances, and handshakes, the details of the parties’ final agreement should be in writing. If you are getting ready to begin a project or business deal, consult with an attorney from an experienced business law firm like the Law Offices of Robert L. Hill to ensure your contract is providing you with the protection and clarity that your business...
Hopefully your business is growing. Your projects may be moving ahead so successfully that the last thing on your mind is a disagreement with a client, partner, or vendor; however, as most of us realize, even in the best of times disputes can occur. That's why when two or more parties decide to work together on a project where money is being exchanged for services, they generally take preventative measures beyond the talk and the...
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has received a number of complaints from individuals – particularly seniors – defrauded through “boiler room” style cold calls. According to FINRA, consumers receive unsolicited cold calls from individuals who claim to work for legitimate organizations that offer stock recommendations. The callers use high-pressure tactics to urge consumers to buy penny stocks or other speculative investments. But the calls are scams. The purported organizations often are not registered with...
Long anticipated changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are scheduled to become effective on December 1, 2015, absent congressional action to the contrary. These changes will have a significant impact on federal practice in three primary respects. First, the amendments will reduce delays that are commonplace at the onset of a case. Second, the changes limit the scope of permissible discovery. Third, the amendments outline the remedies available when a party fails to...