Many employers utilize independent contractors to generate payroll savings for their businesses and to avoid the administrative hassles associated with the traditional employment relationship. read more

A recent California court case underscores the need for a landlord to insist that a tenant's lender assume the lease following foreclosure, and simultaneously highlights an opportunity for a lender foreclosing on a leasehold to limit its liability under the lease. read more

Last month President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill. In doing so, he averted a federal government shutdown - and renewed protections for medical cannabis patients and providers. read more

Managing employees on medical leave of absence is one of the most vexing human resource problems a company must manage. read more

Recently, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that overdraft payments advanced by Banks which are later repaid by their customer constitute preferential transfers under the Bankruptcy Code. read more