Within a limited liability company, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise among LLC members. Many of these disputes are the result of an LLC member breaching his or her fiduciary duty. When a member does not act in the best interests of the LLC, the effects can be...
Year: 2016
Removing Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporations
A breach of fiduciary duty by a shareholder in a closely-held corporation can have significant repercussions - financial, business-related, and otherwise. Often times these shareholders are also officers or directors, so their breach can have significant impact on the...
Minority Shareholders Have Rights: An Overview Of Minority Shareholder Oppression
Disputes among shareholders in a corporation can be very problematic, costing a lot of money and disrupting operations. When shareholder disputes are among majority and minority shareholders, they can be especially difficult, due to an imbalance of power and decision...
What Businesses Need to Know about Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can play a critical role in the operations of virtually any business, particularly when it cooperates with another business or professional.These agreements legally protect sensitive information, including trade secrets and information...
Beyond Non-Compete Agreements, Employees Have Fiduciary Duties to Employers
One of the greatest risks to a company is the possibility that its employees could leak sensitive information or later compete against it.Many companies take steps to protect their intellectual property and brand with non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, but...
Some basics about Oregon gun laws
Whether you own a business that sells guns, a firing range that helps people perfect their shots or you are simply an individual Oregon citizen with a firearm, it's important to keep up on the applicable laws. The lines between potential wrongdoing and legality can be...
State court reverses trial court ruling in harassment case
The Oregon Supreme Court recently reversed the ruling of a trial court, which originally issued a summary judgment for the defendants in a sexual harassment case. The decision of the appeals court centered around whether or not the defendant in the case could have a...
You don’t have to agree with the will
Not honoring someone's final wishes seems disrespectful, which is why many people shy away from questioning a will. Some people might not want to step into the legal arena on estate matters because they feel it will look like they are seeking something for themselves...
What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, is a federal law that puts a lot of power into the hands of the Environmental Protection Agency related to hazardous waste. The RCRA gives the EPA what it calls "cradle-to-grave" dominion over hazardous waste, which...
Liquor and recreational marijuana don’t mix
According to Oregon law, you can't mix marijuana and liquor use in a public place where liquor is being served. That means recreational marijuana is verboten at bars. It's also not allowed at places such as breweries, wineries or any other business that is licensed to...
