What is the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel?
February 8, 2019Be careful what you promise, because your promise could be legally binding. That, in a nutshell, is the legal principle known as promissory estoppel. While consideration is an important element of an enforceable contract, the doctrine of promissory estoppel is an exception to this rule because the promise is legall…
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The Duty to Preserve Electronically Stored Information (ESI) & When It Arises
February 4, 2019If you are a party to any type of litigation, you have a duty under both federal and state regulations to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) as part of the discovery process. Basically, ESI is any information that has been generated and stored electronically. Under Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civi…
Details6 Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Employee Lawsuits
January 18, 2019Every business owner wants to avoid litigation — not only because of the expense, but also for the time and attention litigation can divert from your business. Employee lawsuits are one of the most prevalent sources of business litigation, so taking steps to avoid these types of claims can save you significan…
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