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Each state in America is allowed to make its own laws, as long as they do not violate the Constitution of the United States. State courts act as the final arbiters in interpreting these laws in accordance with the constitution and legal codes of the specific state. About 90 percent of all the cases heard in the American court system happen at the state level.

Disputes between employees and employers are not new. They have been happening ever since the concept of employment began. Today, there are courses of action available to both employees and employers to help settle disputes of all kinds. Here are some of the most common employee and employer disputes that occur.

The Tough Law Firm is proud to present a nationally acclaimed exhibit, The Conflict Zone, a Vietnam War Photography Display of The 1st 30 Dog Tags from the Afghanistan & Iraqi War at Glade Cultural Center for an open house on July 2nd from 10AM - 1PM. There will be brunch bites provided by Victory Pie Co., an exhibit tour in company of Exhibit Curator, art activities and games and live musical talent from Purple Heart recipient Lance Pettis. The exhibit will remain open through the month of July. 

Administrative law is the branch of law that, essentially, governs the government. It focuses on what the administrative agencies within that government can do, and whether they are allowed to perform particular kinds of actions. Because of that, these agencies have checks and balances that they must adhere to, and they have to fall within certain guidelines when they make laws, changes and adjustments to any rules.

Are you looking to relocate your business? Or perhaps you're adding a second or third location or renting new warehouse space for your expanding inventory. If so, you know that the details in your commercial lease are things you will have to live with for the months and years to come. Negotiate the terms poorly and your company could be paying the price for a long time. It just makes good business sense to have a good commercial attorney review your lease before you sign anything.

How to Protect Your Business When Hiring

There’s inevitably some element of risk in hiring people to work in your business, and wise employers will always take steps to minimize it.

This is usually relatively straightforward for as long as an individual remains employed within the business and working under the direct supervision of management.

But the commercial and reputational risks posed by former employees may be much harder to control.

Non-compete agreements (also known as restrictive covenants) signed alongside employment contracts can be an effective way of avoiding potential problems, but there are some key issues of which employers need to be aware.

Real estate transactions and a lawyer must go hand-in-hand. This is because the transactions involve complexities, such as special practices and challenges, usually absent from other transactions.

Each year the Boy Scouts of America’s Tall Timbers District hosts an annual Business and Community Leadership Dinner. The goal of this dinner is to bring together local community leaders to share with them the mission of Scouting and simultaneously report on the progress of the Scouting program in their community.

With the loss of a family member, there's grief and loneliness. After mourning the deceased, the unity and peace of mind among the family members and relatives may get disrupted if they cannot agree who’s to inherit what.

If you've been named an executor of his/her estate, you might be wondering how to distribute the assets. And then, what happens to the debts owed by the deceased?

Paula is a rarity in the world of law. With over 29 years of experience practicing law, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the Tough Law Firm.