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By Eric D. Morton Most companies that sell something have sale representatives. Some have “in-house” reps who are employees. Many use sales reps that are independent contractors. This is particu…

By Eric D. Morton This year, several of our clients have been targeted by sophisticated scam artists. We have also heard or read of other similar fraudulent schemes. There is a growing trend of so…

By Eric D. Morton There is a new wave of lawsuits, or threatened lawsuits, against businesses. Attorneys representing persons with visual disabilities (e.g. legally blind) are making claims against…

By Eric D. Morton Almost every business lawsuit I’ve seen could have been be prevented. Many lawsuits come about because people don’t communicate effectively. Another leading cause is people primar…

By Eric D. Morton This month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California employees can waive the right to bring legal actions on behalf of other employees. The case specifically concerned Califo…

By Eric D. Morton Almost all businesses use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect their trade secrets and sensitive information. An NDA is an agreement by the person receiving sensitive information that this information is confidential and not to be disclosed or used. NDAs also provide a written basis for a lawsuit if a person receiving...

By Eric D. Morton I am often asked about arbitrating disputes. Clients often ask whether or not to arbitrate a dispute in progress, or whether or not to include an arbitration clause in a contract. This is ultimately a business decision. There are pros and cons to arbitrating a dispute versus litigating it in court. ...

By Eric D. Morton With the easing of pandemic restrictions, many businesses are facing choices as to when and how to reopen, whether or not to continue to let employees work remotely, and a number of other issues. The pandemic has changed the business world and there will not be a return to business as...