Did you know that underground storage tanks -- the type that often hold fuel such as gasoline or biodiesel -- come with their own laws and regulations? It's probably obvious that you simply can't let one of these tanks full of hazardous materials rot away on your...
Month: March 2016
Tips for dealing with a bad business partner
In the formation and launching days of a business, owners spend a significant amount of time and thought strategically selecting business partners who will contribute to the growth of the business. If, as time progresses, that partner ends up doing more harm than good...
Some basics about the federal court system
The federal court system hears certain types of cases both of a criminal law and a civil law nature. The bulk of the cases heard in federal courts are civil in nature, and the Constitution does define what type of cases can be heard in such courts. For example, any...
The importance of asking the right questions during business formation
One of the most critical - and often overlooked - steps in starting a company is asking the right questions while selecting an appropriate business formation or entity structure that will keep the venture secure and allow for scalability through the future.Many...
The federal appeals court volunteer-based mediation program
Sometimes, appeals go to mediation rather than to a traditional appeals court. Mediation might be required by a contract or other agreement or it might be the decision of the parties involved. Regardless of why your case might be involved in mediation, if you will be...
What is the difference between a trial and an appeal?
When dealing with matters of civil law, a trial and an appeal are not the same thing. Typically, an appeal comes after a trial court or jury has already made a decision. While the law being considered is the same in both cases, the processes for trials and appeals can...