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April 14, 2015 By Lydia J. Alford

Labor Laws for Businesses with less than 20 employees

It is important to stay compliant with federal labor laws. This is the first of a three part series listing the applicable statutes based on the number of employees. Part 1: 1-19 employees, Part 2: 1-49 employees, and Part 3: 50 or more employees. Just published on LinkedIn Pulse:  Labor laws for businesses with less […]

Filed Under: Business, Employment/Labor Tagged With: employment, labor, laws

April 14, 2015 By Lydia J. Alford

Thirteen Legal Myths

Don’t be fooled. See the post published on LinkedIn Pulse: 13 Legal Myths. See our Wills and Estates/Probate Planning, Business Law, Creditor and Debtor Rights and Real Estate Law pages for a discussion of the real Louisiana laws.

Filed Under: Business, Construction, Estate Planning, General Tagged With: Business, debt collection, Estate Planning, legal myths, LLC, wills

April 29, 2014 By Lydia J. Alford

Before Signing a Contract, Consider These Tips

Contract Tips: Negotiate, Review, Inquire, Revise, Decide. Before signing a contract, consider these tips: (1)  Read it in its entirety. (2)  Ask for explanation of any terms you don’t understand. (3)  Seek legal counsel. (4)   Make sure it includes all of the terms you requested. (5)  Unless it is a promissory note, sign multiple originals, […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: contract, review, sign, terms, tips

April 28, 2014 By Lydia J. Alford

Your Signature is More Than Your Sign

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The fine print in contracts is important and can have serious consequences when put at issue and enforced. Terms are Strictly Construed Whether short or long, simple or complicated, contracts are generally enforced according to the terms on the page. Only under limited circumstances will outside testimony or evidence be allowed to expand upon the […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: account, agreement, contract, fine, print, signature, supplier, trade

February 1, 2014 By Lydia J. Alford

Due Diligence Before Starting a Business

Consult with the Small Business Development Centers Stop and Think. Especially if this is your first business venture. Starting a business is more than just meeting the legal requirements; there’s much much more. There are personality, family, financial, market, education and planning considerations. Adequate and thorough analysis of these and other factors is a must. […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Business, Small Business Development Center, start

November 24, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Businesses with public contracts must e-verify current and new employees

A recent Louisiana law now requires all Louisiana private employers bidding on public contracts to verify by sworn statement that it (1) uses the E-verify system to confirm that all of its employees in Louisiana are U.S. citizens or legal aliens, (2) will verify the status of its new employees hired during the term of […]

Filed Under: Construction, Employment/Labor Tagged With: alien, Employment/Labor

November 23, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Louisiana employers subject to penalties for hiring illegal aliens

Under a new Louisiana law, penalties will be assessed against Louisiana employers who hire aliens who are not entitled to lawfully reside or work in the United States. To avoid the penalties for such hires, employers must satisfy one of the following: (1) verification of status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify System […]

Filed Under: Employment/Labor Tagged With: alien, Employment/Labor

October 30, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Louisiana Companies Beware Solicitation to Prepare Compliance Documents for a fee of $125

A private out of state company recently mailed official looking documents to Louisiana companies. Media reports reveal that some recipients mailed the form and $125 back to the company erroneously believing they were required to do so.  The Louisiana Secretary of State, however, has specifically disclaimed any affiliation with the mailout. The form mailed out by the […]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Business, official forms

July 12, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Leases from the Tenant’s Perspective

Before signing a lease, follow the R-A-N rule:  Read, Ask and Negotiate. 1.  Read the lease, no matter the length or the small print. 2.  Ask. If you do not understand certain terms, ask for clarification. 3.  Negotiate.  Depending on supply and demand, some terms may be negotiable. The following are some common provisions in […]

Filed Under: Business, Real Estate Law

July 11, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Practical steps for collecting on a Louisiana judgment

Here’s how a creditor can collect on a Louisiana judgment: Record the judgment in the land records and keep it up to date The first thing a creditor should do after obtaining a Louisiana money judgment is to record it in the land records in all parishes where the debtor owns real property. The recorded judgment then acts as a […]

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