As we have spoken about previously here on the blog, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made headlines earlier this year with its ban on non-compete agreements, which was issued on April 24, 2024. The ban was supposed to go into effect on September 4, 2024. However, as discussed herein, the United States District Court for...Read More

One issue that we have been contacted about on several occasions recently is understanding what at-will employment means. It is essential to understand how at-will employment laws affect your rights as an employee and your responsibilities as an employer. What is At-Will Employment? At-will employment means that an employer can terminate an employee at any...Read More

Selling a business can be a stressful event and there is a lot of negotiation that goes into it.  For purposes of this post, we will focus on negotiation of an asset purchase agreement, where the business sells most, or all, of its assets to a purchaser.  There are many important provisions in an asset...Read More

During the spring (and summer) months, there is a significant uptick of residential home improvement projects underway or being scheduled, and therefore, this time of year is critical for home improvement contractors and subcontractors. Whether you are a home improvement contractor or a homeowner, this blog post will help shed light on the requirements of...Read More

If you are a contractor, chances are that you have had to file a mechanic’s lien on a project for payment due on work performed. We have represented many contractors over the years for which we have either filed and foreclosed upon a mechanic’s lien or foreclosed upon a lien that the contractor had already...Read More

In most commercial lease agreements, the landlord wants an individual to sign a personal guarantee, which will in theory protect the landlord if the tenant defaults. Should the tenant default in the payment of rent, or for any other reason, it gives the landlord the option to pursue damages from the tenant, as well as...Read More

As I have been discussing this week, I am excited to announce that my firm has acquired the litigation practice of Rogers, Habas & Eisen, P.C. (“RHE”).  We have expanded our team, as well as our litigation practice, and are looking forward to all that is to come. Our firm has three main practice areas: ...Read More

As I talked about on this week’s podcast episode, we have some big changes happening at our firm! I wanted to share those changes here, in addition to the podcast, to provide another platform to share the news. In an unexpected turn of events, the firm will be moving forward as Catina Law, PLLC. After...Read More

If you run a business where you provide any kind of service to your customers or clients, a contract template that outlines the terms of your services could streamline the process and save you time, money and energy in the long run. Having a contract template does not mean you cannot modify the contract to...Read More

As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s crucial for businesses to not only assess their financial performance and operational strategies but also to take a close look at the legal aspects of their business. Conducting a thorough legal review at the end of the second quarter ensures that your business remains compliant and...Read More