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Legal insights and updates from our attorneys.

Business Organization

March 16, 2021

Privacy Policies for a New Business in Utah

If You need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Why do I need a privacy policy? When starting a new business, the...

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Transportation Law

February 24, 2021

Commercial Drivers and Traffic Citations: Protecting Your Career

If You need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Everyone hates receiving traffic citations. For most of us it means...

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Commercial Litigation

January 25, 2021

Are Text Messages and Emails Considered a Written Agreement or Signed Agreement under the Statute of Frauds in Utah?

If You need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Under the Utah Statute of Frauds there are certain types of contracts...

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Business Organization

December 30, 2020

How to Deal with Ambiguous Contracts in Utah

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. What happens when two parties to a contract disagree about what the...

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Commercial Litigation

December 30, 2020

What are My Rights if My Contract is Wrongfully Terminated?

If You need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. People commonly associate “wrongful termination” with employment...

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Commercial Litigation

November 26, 2020

Utah Contacts: When is Substantial Performance Enough?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Under Utah law, must parties to a contract perform their contract duties...

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Employment Law

November 11, 2020

Firing Employees in Utah who Refuse to Engage in Illegal Conduct

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. An employer asks an employee to do something illegal or improper as part...

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Estate Planning and Probate

October 25, 2020

Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know

Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate...

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Commercial Litigation

October 21, 2020

Paying and Withholding Wages During Employment or Upon Termination and Other Issues Answered by the Utah Payment of Wages Act

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Wage claims and disputes between Utah employees and employers are fairly...

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Real Estate Law

October 19, 2020

How to Own Your Real Estate

Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real...

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Business Organization

August 20, 2020

Does a DBA Protect Me from Personal Liability?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. A client of mine owned a company that was involved in a lawsuit, and he...

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Business Organization

July 28, 2020

Initial Response to Employee Discrimination Charges

Charges of discrimination are daunting for small businesses. This article will help you and your small business better understand employee discrimination charges and some good, initial steps you can...

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Commercial Litigation

June 24, 2020

Are Non-Competition Agreements Against Independent Contractors Enforceable in Utah?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Usually, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer...

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Commercial Litigation

June 10, 2020

Preparing to Enforce Liens on Property Stored in Self-Storage Units

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. In Utah, the owner of a self-storage unit has collateral it can sell, if...

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Family Law

June 2, 2020

Adoption: When is the biological father not entitled to notice?

Parental rights are some of the most protected rights in American law. It makes sense then that, in most cases, each natural parent must receive notice of an adoption petition and an opportunity to...

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Estate Planning and Probate

May 20, 2020

THE SECURE ACT: How It Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most...

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Transportation Law

May 20, 2020

Trip Lease Defense on Double Brokered Loads

When moving freight between states, shippers often hire freight brokers to arrange for licensed motor carriers to physically transport their freight from origin to destination. In order to arrange...

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Commercial Litigation

May 14, 2020

Utah Construction Liens: an overview of the Five Basic Steps

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. In Utah, a construction lien is a valuable tool for any contractor,...

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Estate Planning and Probate

May 6, 2020

Five Common Problems with “DIY” Estate Plans

In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. With the extension of some states’ stay in place orders,...

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Transportation Law

May 5, 2020

Where Do I File My Cargo Claim?

If You need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. When a cargo claim occurs on a brokered load, freight brokers often pay...

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