In Iowa, business owners have a duty to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of their premises for the protection of lawful visitors—that is, invitees.
Business Premises Liability in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Business Law in General
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Process and Options in Iowa Collection Matters
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Obtaining a judgment often requires significant time and effort for litigants. Unfortunately, just having a judgment does not mean immediate payment. Collection is often required.
Useful Tools in Illinois Collection Matters
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When a party obtains a judgment in a civil case, that party becomes what is called a “judgment-creditor.” The party that owes the judgment, which is a debt, is a “judgment-debtor.” While a judgment-creditor may be relieved to have won a judgment, that fact alone does not equal payment in all cases.
Illinois Business Security Breach Notification Requirements
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Illinois law, a business that collects personal information of Illinois residents has certain duties to inform affected people in the event of a breach, under 815 ILCS 530/10:
Iowa Business Security Breach Notification Requirements
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa law imposes a duty upon businesses (and some other organizations and people) to notify individuals in the event that there is a breach. That requirement is contained in Iowa Code section 715C.2:
Handling Disputes with Customers Over Goods/Services and Payment
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A reality of every business is the eventual disputes with a client over the client’s failure to pay for good provided or services rendered, or the client’s dissatisfaction with those goods or services. Handling those matters properly is essential to the success of any business.
Employee Wages and Hours Record Keeping Requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The US Department of Labor imposes requirements as to employee wage and hours worked record keeping. Failing to comply with those requirements can subject an employer to penalties, and can also harm the employer’s ability to defend against alleged labor law violations.
Employee Versus Independent Contractor Classification
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Classification of workers as independent contractors v. employees has become an important focus of the US Department of Labor in recent years. Misclassification of employees as an independent contractor is commonplace, and can subject an employee to significant financial penalties and costs. For that reason it is in the interest of every business owner to
Iowa Business Registered Agent
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Iowa law, a registered agent is an individual (or a corporation depending on the business organization) designated by the entity to accept service of process
Have the Right Contracts Now to Avoid Business Problems Later
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Owning one’s own business can be quite rewarding, both from financial and personal satisfaction perspectives. However, it can also be a headache at times, and that is especially true when there are legal disputes surrounding the business. Having the right contracts can go a long way to helping business owners avoid such legal problems, and is truly an area where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Start Your Own Business: 50 Things You’ll Need to Do
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear