To Arbitrate or Litigate
To Arbitrate or Litigate Arbitration is almost always done pursuant to a consensual agreement between the parties. There are certain situations where the court will find that the agreement was not entered into voluntarily or the subject matter was not appropriate for arbitration. Arbitrations are conducted by one or more arbitrators. The method of selecting
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When and Where to Litigate
When and Where to Litigate Nearly all people at some time in their life are confronted with a dispute or claim that may result in litigation. The party, when confronted with a decision of how to resolve that claim or dispute, usually should act quickly and decisively in order to have a favorable resolution. The
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Selecting a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer Every person or entity selecting a lawyer has unique needs. Included in the requirements are all or most of the following: The following are the usual sources people use to select their lawyers: Of course, items 5 and 6 are marketing tools and may not be objective.
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What Every Provider Should Know About Mallela
What Every Provider Should Know About Mallela State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co. v Mallela4 N.Y.3d, 313 794 N.Y.S.2d 700 2005 (Mallela)and Fraudulent Incorporation Mallela was a decision by the Court of Appeals in answer to a question certified by the Second Circuit Court (Whether … insurance carriers may withhold payment for medical services provided
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What You Need to Start a Business
What You Need to Start a Business According to the Small Business Administration, 33 percent of businesses with employees fail within their first two years and a little more than half within four years. This is vastly different from the urban legend that 50 percent of businesses fail their first year, so you can be
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Things to Consider When Starting or Buying a Business
Things to Consider When Starting or Buying a Business An economy such as the current one tends to leave many people unemployed. For many, this is seen as an opportunity to pursue a life-long dream of entrepreneurship — starting one’s own business, being the boss, building a legacy for your family, etc. But before you
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Starting a Not-for-Profit Business
Starting a Not-for-Profit Business Just because a business is not-for-profit does not mean it can’t make money and pay salaries, even to the owners. There are several implications to being a not-for-profit, the most obvious one being potential tax exempt status. But Not-For-Profit and Tax Exempt are different things. To begin with, a Not-For-Profit has
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Naming Your Business and Registering Your Name
Naming Your Business and Registering Your Name If you think naming your business sounds simple and straightforward, think again. The advent of the Internet has simplified this process in some ways yet made it infinitely more complicated in others. With the help of a good business attorney, you can set yourself up with a business
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Building Your Business with Compliance in Mind
Building Your Business with Compliance in Mind A new business has many considerations in order to maintain compliance with federal, state, county, and local tax laws and government regulations, plus any regulations that may govern their industries. One of the first things you’ll want to do, after reviewing all regulations applicable to your locale and
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