Many employees are considered “at will,” which means that their employment can be terminated at any time and for any reason, or for no reason at all. Generally, these employees work without a written contract. But not having a contract that governs the term of...
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Who are these clients?
by stanleycheiken | Jul 15, 2023 | Firm News
It is my great fortune to work with many business litigation clients who are very successful in their careers. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they ply many trades and professions. They are usually very intelligent, and often highly educated and experienced. I...
Good Service
by stanleycheiken | Jul 9, 2023 | Firm News
Recently, I was complaining about poor service I received from a contractor. That got me to thinking about the service lawyers provide to clients. Here a few thoughts about what a client should expect from an attorney in terms of service: The attorney should be...
Non-Competes
by stanleycheiken | Jul 1, 2023 | Firm News
When I began the practice of law, non-competes were still fairly rare. They were utilized most frequently to apply to salespeople and sellers of businesses. In the ensuing years, non-competes became much more commonplace. Now, there is shift away from non-competes....
Whistleblowing
by stanleycheiken | Jun 17, 2023 | Firm News
Whistleblowing is a word that is relatively new to the American lexicon. For may people, the term was first heard when they watched Julia Roberts in the movie Erin Brockovich. So in the legal context, what is a whistleblower? That depends on the particular law that is...
Separation Agreements – What is Happening Here?
by stanleycheiken | Jun 9, 2023 | Firm News
When an employee is informed of a layoff/termination and presented with a separation agreement, there are many thoughts that go through his or her mind. Most likely, the focus is on how am I going to pay the bills, provide for myself and my family, find another job,...
Memorial Day Message
by stanleycheiken | May 28, 2023 | Firm News
Happy Memorial Day to all! Memorial Day was enacted by Congress in June 1968 as a Federal holiday where we remember those who died fighting in the service of our country. It is also considered the "unofficial" start of Summer. How did Summer "unofficially" start...
What exactly is a Whistleblower
by stanleycheiken | May 20, 2023 | Firm News
The term "whistleblower" has become widely used in recent years. But as a legal matter, what is a whistleblower? Well, that depends on the law being applied. Various statutes contain protections for whistleblowers, and those statutes usually have a detailed definition...
Taking Control of Your Life
by stanleycheiken | May 13, 2023 | Firm News
Some job advice for the new graduates. If you find yourself in a job where you are not being treated fairly. If your employer’s work environment is hostile or abusive. If the company does not honor is obligations regarding compensation, benefits or work conditions. By...
Interpreting Contracts
by stanleycheiken | May 7, 2023 | Firm News
Most breach of contract cases have something in common - the contracting parties disagree about the meaning of one or more of the contract’s terms. In determining the meaning of a contract, it is the intention of the parties that controls. But how does the Court...
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