These days, a lot of companies want their employees, especially those in key positions, to sign non-compete agreements. They want to be sure that if their employees leave, thinking things may be better somewhere else, they won’t be allowed to call on the company’s customers or take business over to a competitor.

If you’ve been sued, you likely received a subpoena for deposition during the litigation process. A deposition gives the lawyer and the client their best opportunity to examine witnesses and gain a better understanding of the claims and defenses in a matter.

Currently, it is Internet based defamation suits which are the forefront, as memerships in social networking sites have exploded around the world, and while the truth is an absolute defense to a claim of defamation, the way you deliver your message also matters.

A party’s right to recover attorney’s fees incurred over the course of litigation hinges directly on whether one is deemed by the court to be the “prevailing party” at the conclusion of the case.

About a year ago, the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) when into effect. The RRP is a Federal regulatory program affecting contractors and others that provide remodeling, repair, and related work, that “disturbs” painted surfaces in residential homes, apartments, and schools and day-care type facilities, among others, constructed prior to 1978.

Far too often, feelings of elation and the excitement of purchasing a new condominium can sour when the buyer becomes aware of one or more construction defects. A dream unit can become a nightmare once flaws, both patent and latent, are encountered after the developer has turned over the project and left the site. Who is accountable for the necessary repairs?