Sometimes all you need to navigate the legal landscape is a little information. Our blogs and articles touch on a wide spectrum of legal matters that can pop up in both business and everyday life, and we hope they’ll shed a little light wherever you happen to need it.
A large number of legal issues arise from disputes between landlords and tenants. These disputes are common in both commercial and residential tenancies. By following a few basic tips, both landlords and tenants can seek to minimize potential problems. …
As far as auto accidents go, many people know that Minnesota is a “no-fault” state. But what does that mean, exactly? Under Minnesota law, all motor vehicle owners are required to maintain no-fault insurance, in addition to liability insurance, on their vehicle(s)—this excludes motorcycles, which only require liability insurance. A no-fault insurance policy provides for “basic economic loss benefits.” …
This month has been an exciting one for WFJ in expanding its network of business relationships and referral connections. One of the highlights was my trip with Brad Hauswirth, to the World Link for Law Global Conference in Moscow, Russia. …
Many people, at some point in their lives, end up having to deal with a personal injury claim. These can result from a variety of unpleasant occurrences, including dog bites, medical malpractice issues, product liability and premises liability mishaps, injuries sustained in relation to motor vehicle accidents, and even wrongful deaths. The most common payment arrangement for representation of an individual who sustains a personal injury is a contingent fee. Generally speaking, a contingent fee is any fee for services provided, where the fee is payable only if there is a favorable result. …
This is a question that every credit person asks from time to time. The answer lies in understanding two factors: the type and amount of the receivable and the strengths and capabilities of the person you hire.
Collection agencies use special software and automated phone systems to systematically make calls and send letters requesting payment. This approach can be successful particularly when the dollar amount of the receivable is low and the number of transactions high. However, there are other instances in which having a law firm handling the receivable at the outset is prudent. …
Thousands of people are in car crashes every day. If you are unlucky enough to be in an auto accident, there are some things you should do at the accident scene and after you return home.
At the Accident Scene
1. Call 9-1-1 and report the accident. The safety and well-being of all those involved in the accident naturally take precedence over everything else! …
There are several steps you can take to become more cost effective in cash flow management. One of the easiest—and sometimes most overlooked—is to know your customer, and to update their information continually. Many customers who are behind on their account habitually make promises and guarantee dates and times for payment, but regularly fail to deliver on their promises and guarantees.
To help prevent what is commonly referred to as fraud by the customer, take the following steps to know your customer: …