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On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Estate & Trust Litigation
Just because someone has a will does not mean their estate is immune from disputes. Legal challenges to the validity of a will happen frequently. Tense family dynamics, disgruntled relatives, and would-be beneficiaries often lead to heated disputes. There are several...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Nov 2, 2020 | Business & Commercial Litigation
Business torts encompass a broad range of legal claims, all of which involve wrongs committed against a business entity. Like personal torts, they involve both negligent and intentional conduct. Unlike personal torts, business torts involve more complexity in proving...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Oct 5, 2020 | Business Law
Conflicts of interest arise in many contexts. Professionals such as attorneys, financial advisors, and realtors are all bound by ethical codes of conduct that address potential conflicts. In the business context, too, conflicts of interest can pose a major concern,...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Sep 29, 2020 | Business Law
Times are tough for businesses. Many have struggled to stay afloat as they’ve weathered the economic impacts of the pandemic. Those hit the hardest—retailers, restaurants, bars, hotels, and others in the food/beverage and hospitality industries—have faced difficult...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets
The term “intellectual property” brings to mind patents, copyrights and trademarks. Those core protections cover a vast amount of information. And for many businesses, intellectual property (IP) is among their most valuable assets. Another valuable type Another type...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Employment Law
There are significant legal differences between Oregon and Washington in how courts will determine whether a noncompete clause is legal and enforceable. Workers in these states searching for jobs that require knowledge of a company’s trade secrets and protected...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Sep 11, 2020 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
Adverse possession is a long-established legal doctrine concerning property rights. Based in common law dating back centuries, the doctrine essentially grants property ownership to trespassers (hence its informal moniker, “squatter’s rights.”) The doctrine is now...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Business Law
Businesses have many options when it comes to hiring legal counsel. It’s a big decision. Your attorney can be an invaluable ally who helps shape the success of your business. For many small to midsized businesses, enlisting outside general counsel is a wise business...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a longstanding debate over whether Title VII—the federal employment discrimination law—covers LGBTQ employees (and prospective employees). The answer? Yes. The decision Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Apr 28, 2020 | Business Law
An employer/employee relationship is one of special trust. Sometimes employees take advantage of that trust by stealing from their employer. Embezzlement can happen when employees take cash or reroute invoice payments from customers, but it can also happen when...
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