There are different methods by which a legal dispute may be handled including litigation, mediation and arbitration. It is helpful for parties to a dispute to understand the different legal processes, including arbitration and how it works. Arbitration is a type of...
Defenses to medical malpractice are based on the medical malpractice claim that is made against the doctor, medical care provider or hospital. Medical care providers may wonder how to refute claims of medical malpractice and defend themselves against a serious charge...
As a business owner, various responsibilities consistently pull you in different directions. You need to oversee productivity, increase your sales numbers and manage employees. And at the root of it all, you must prioritize safety. Many businesses function with the...
No employer wants to see a worker suffer an injury on the job. Everything comes to a halt while you tend to the employee, and if the injury is serious, you and your crew may find it difficult to get your minds back on the tasks of the day. As frustrating and...
Starting a business is a big and exciting step so it is helpful to know what the steps for starting a business are. There are also important ways business law can help in the business formation and planning process so that the new business can start out on the right...
It is important for individuals and businesses that have been accused of causing harm to be familiar with how to defend themselves against those accusations. Individuals and businesses accused of causing personal injuries have to make decisions about how to respond to...
The last thing that business owners want to deal with is a lawsuit. Handling a personal injury claim can be an expensive and time-consuming ordeal that distracts owners from their business goals. However, there are measures that business owners can take to avoid these...
Change in the business environment is not unexpected so it is important to understand. These changes can lead to transformations companies should be familiar with a know what to expect including those from a business merger. One method for a small business to grow is...
This blog recently discussed common defenses to a workers' compensation claim. There are many claims that may be made against employers that they need help with which is why they should be familiar with the legal resources and defense options available to them when a...
The Iowa Supreme Court has issued a decision answering a certified question on the issue of whether third-party administrators can be held liable for bad faith. In an important decision, the Court found that common law bad faith does not extend to third-party...
