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On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Jan 15, 2021 | Business Law
Discovering that a trusted employee was stealing from your company, engaging in fraud or misusing finances is often devastating for employers. On top of learning that someone you trusted hurt your company and your employees, you may be reeling from considerable...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Jan 13, 2021 | Wills
For most of us, a last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents we will sign during our lifetimes. It is an expression of our final wishes—quite literally, our will regarding our possessions, our minor children, our legacy. It is no surprise,...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Dec 7, 2020 | Business & Commercial Litigation
Protection from personal liability is a valuable benefit of organizing a business under certain forms, such as limited liability companies (LLCs) or corporations. Generally, shareholders and directors aren’t at risk of personally paying for the corporation’...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Dec 3, 2020 | Trade Secrets
Trade secrets are essential to a competitive market. So, too, is the ability to protect those secrets by taking legal action. Under Oregon law, “trade secret” means a company’s valuable information that is actively protected by the company to maintain its secrecy....
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Nov 23, 2020 | Employment Law
These are trying times for employers. Transitioning to a remote workforce—especially on short notice—is fraught with challenges. One unanticipated side effect of this seismic shift? An increase in whistleblowing. The last few months have seen a dramatic rise in...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | 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, P.C. | 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, P.C. | 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, P.C. | 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, P.C. | 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...
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