Since 1977, when the United States Supreme Court decided Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, it has been constitutional for labor unions to require non-members who benefited from collective bargaining efforts to pay dues to ensure “labor peace.” The … [Read more...] about Janus Takes On the Union and Wins
Selecting the Right Entity: Sole Proprietorships
In a previous article, the various types of business entities were broadly discussed. This is the first article focusing on a single, specific type of entity, and this one is perhaps the simplest to structure and operate. Simplicity, though, should not be … [Read more...] about Selecting the Right Entity: Sole Proprietorships
Oregon’s New Advance Directive Statute
Oregon has a new advance directive law. The new law, which was signed by Governor Kate Brown on March 16, 2018, creates a process to update Oregon’s 25 year-old advance directive form. An advance directive is a legal document that allows a person to … [Read more...] about Oregon’s New Advance Directive Statute
Doing Business With Marijuana – Business Partners Beware
Despite the current administration’s hostility, the overall trend for the cannabis industry remains positive. States with some form of legalization now outnumber those without it. Bills are being proposed in Congress to legalize marijuana to various … [Read more...] about Doing Business With Marijuana – Business Partners Beware
Selecting the Right Entity Type for your Business: An Overview
Setting up a business is always a stressful process. To add to such stresses, there are numerous legal entities to choose from. You can be a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited … [Read more...] about Selecting the Right Entity Type for your Business: An Overview