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What is an Executor’s Role in a Washington DC Probate?
When someone passes away in the District of Columbia, their estate has to be “opened” with the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The original will must be filed, along with a petition for probate by the person nominated to be the executor in the will. The executor, or… Read More »
Defending Defamation Lawsuits in Washington DC
As a business in the District of Columbia, there are some employment torts where you may find yourself on the receiving end of a lawsuit. One of these is a defamation of character suit. Defamation involves either written (libel) or spoken (slander) words communicated to a third party that involve untrue statements about the… Read More »
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes in a Washington DC Business
Business disputes are a relatively common situation, no matter whether you have a partnership or corporation. When you have multiple people trying to run a company together, there is a risk of conflicts within the business as well. Disputes between partners or shareholders are common and typically require the expertise of a skilled Washington… Read More »
What is Tortious Interference?
Within the District of Columbia, tortious interference involves a third party disrupting an existing business relationship or contract between two parties. There are two main types of tortious interference —tortious interference with prospective business relations or tortious interference with contract. If tortious interference is proven, the wronged parties are entitled to recover damages for… Read More »
Main Types of Intellectual Property Litigation in Washington DC
While no business wants to be involved in litigation, there are times where it may be inevitable. Perhaps you need to bring a lawsuit against another company who wronged you in some way, or your business has been served with lawsuit. One of the more common types of commercial litigation lawsuits involves intellectual property… Read More »
Washington DC Estate Planning: How to Choose an Executor for Your Will
When drafting your will, one of the most important decisions you have to make is who to name as your estate’s executor. After you pass away, the executor will essentially step into your shoes, which means this individual can perform legal tasks that you would have previously handled. This person can sell real estate,… Read More »
Exceptions to At-Will Employment Rules in Washington DC
It’s not uncommon for many businesses in Washington DC to have “at-will” employees on their staff. These are employees who are not under a contract and can leave their job at any time. This also means that as the employer, you are generally allowed to fire them at any time for some reason or… Read More »
What Does Piercing the Corporate Veil Mean?
Business owners typically choose to form either a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation, which provides a number of benefits, including the ability to have some personal liability protection from the company’s debts and liabilities. However, there are times where a corporation’s shareholders or owners, or the LLC’s members, will be held personally… Read More »
Common Legal Problems Washington DC Small Businesses May Face
If you are an owner of a small business, you may feel you’re in over your head sometimes. Legal problems when starting out can cripple your business, both financially and physically. Some people mistakenly assume that a small business doesn’t have a need for an attorney, but that is not entirely true. Washington DC… Read More »
Contesting a Will in Washington DC
The purpose of a will is to spell out how a deceased person wants their property and other assets to be distributed. A valid will is legally binding, and is one that is properly executed, the decedent was in his or her right mind, and there was no undue outside influence. Therefore, it is… Read More »
