Any breach of contract can feel like a big deal. But when the emotions settle, not every breach is equally as potentially damaging to your business. It’s important to know when a breach is material or minor. A material breach is one that causes the nonbreaching party to receive goods or services substantially different than […]
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When you hire an attorney to represent you in any matter, you expect your lawyer to do an effective job. This is true even if the outcome ends up not being what you hoped. Although no attorney can guarantee a certain result, according to the American Bar Association, attorneys have a duty to zealously represent
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Most of us try to keep our work lives and personal lives separate. This is especially important for fiduciaries, professionals who handle money and other assets on behalf of clients. The law requires fiduciaries, including attorneys, to keep their clients’ assets separate from the fiduciary’s own funds. How commingling can make your money ‘disappear’ Failure
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An attorney’s advice to clients is typically based on their experience and knowledge of the relevant law. If your lawyer is unfamiliar with what the law says about a particular aspect of your problem, they will research the applicable statute, case law, regulation and/or common law. You rely on your attorney’s advice and trust that
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If you have lost a great deal of money while trading on margin on the advice of your stockbroker, you probably are feeling bewildered and upset. Your broker likely told you all the potential benefits of margin trading, but did they advise you of the risks too? Buying on margin basically means taking out a
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