Raising Money for a Business or Investment from Friends and Family May Require Compliance With Securities Laws

People raising money for a small business or real estate investment may be surprised that they are selling investment contracts subject to federal and state securities laws.

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Managing an “Accidental” Tenancy-in-Common

Every tenancy in common owner group eventually will experience change as the owners’ life stages and objectives change, or the property is passed to the next generation. Therefore, every group that owns property as tenants in common should have a Tenancy in Common Agreement.

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“Vexations” and Uncertainty in Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently stayed application of OSHA's vaccine, testing, and mask mandate for private employers having more than 100 employees. However, the future for those mandates remains uncertain.

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Religious Accommodations Required for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The Biden Administration is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for many private-sector employees. When employees object to vaccination on religious grounds, employers must determine whether the employee's objection is based upon religion, rather than on political, social, or personal preferences. This article discusses the EEOC’s latest guidance on employer responses to requests for religious accommodations from vaccine mandates.

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