Your company's brand is what helps differentiate it from the competition. Customers who have used your goods or services in the past may become repeat customers and could even recommend your business to others. Your company's name, logo, packaging, and slogan can all...
When a loved one passes away, there’s a period of grieving -- and that grief can be intensified once you learn that you were left out of their will for no reason you can identify. A person who learns they’ve been left out of a loved one's will might wonder why they...
When many people hear the term “kickback,” they think of a builder handing envelopes full of cash to a corrupt politician in exchange for awarding them a lucrative contract. Indeed, kickbacks are illegal payments in exchange for some type of preferential treatment or...
Embezzlement, the misappropriation of funds that were entrusted to you, is a serious accusation to face. Embezzlement happens when someone uses funds for a purpose other than what they were intended for. Here’s an example. If your client gives you money to invest in a...
A simple rule of thumb to avoid many sex charges on a college campus is simply to always get consent. Never assume you have it. Never pressure someone into something they don’t want to do. Just ask them beforehand, get consent, and then proceed based on what they told...
If you’re deciding whether or not it’s worth fighting your operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge, it’s important to understand all the ways it could potentially affect your life and career. One consequence of having an OWI or other drunk driving-related conviction...
While both tax evasion and tax fraud sound like something the IRS would frown upon, these two terms are not necessarily synonymous. Tax evasion refers to the use of deceptive and illegal means to lower or circumvent your tax obligations. Tax avoidance, on the other...
People who are involved in illegal activities may have to make it appear that the money they’re earning is coming from a legitimate source. The process of doing this is known as money laundering. Unfortunately, the prevalence of money laundering can make innocent...
Imagine coming home from a business meeting. You had a few drinks, but you made the deal and feel pretty good about your position at your company. Then, an officer pulls you over, and the next thing you know, you’re facing an OWI in Grand Rapids. OWI charges are...
Doing business relies on people fulfilling the promises they make in the contracts they sign with each other. When one party fails to keep their side of the deal, it causes issues for the other party. There may be valid reasons why one side cannot fulfill their...