Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claim Against Town of Quartzsite
U.S. District Court Judge Mark Aspey granted the motion, which imposes liability on all defendants for the wrongful termination action.In 2011, police officers filed complaints against Gilbert with the Town Council, the Department of Public…
Court of Appeals Vacates Punitive Damage Award Against Insurance Company
This lawsuit involved a claim by the insured that the insurance company engaged in bad-faith claim-handling by underpaying on a theft loss claim. The jury awarded the plaintiff $750,000 in punitive damages, more than seven times the amount awarded…
A Long-Standing Commitment to Diversity
Since our founding in 1999, Schneider & Onofry has consistently demonstrated a commitment to recruiting and fostering the development of lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and to achieving a collegial, supportive work…
Division of Fees with Referring Attorneys
When attorneys refer cases to Schneider & Onofry, we never increase the contingency fee to cover the fee division. We regularly accept referrals in compliance with ER 1.5(e), and we strive to serve the client’s needs and justify the referring…
Part IV: Contracts and Insurance
Business ContractsVirtually every business is involved to one extent or another with contracts, whether it be a contract with an employee, independent contractor, vendor, or customer.The idea behind a contract is simple: it is simply an understanding…
Part III: Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights include patents, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and trade secrets. How are they different from each other?PatentsA patent is a property right granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which…
Part II: Basic Labor and Employment Laws
Employment Laws Which Apply to All Businesses of Any SizeFair Labor Standards Act requires that you pay employees a corresponding minimum wage as well as overtime.Immigration & Reform Control Act requires that you hire only those who can…
Part I: Starting Your Business and Avoiding Litigation
You will see that this manual covers a lot of different topics (see major topics at left). Each topic has its own immense body of law with many details. As a result, today’s business requires access to a number of different professionals.Legal…
Intellectual Property of Professional Athletes
Professional Athlete's Survival Guide - 2018
Intellectual property is a form of intangible assets that, for many athletes, has great financial value. Sports business transactions involving sponsorship, merchandising, broadcasting, and…
Negotiating Contracts for the Young Athlete
As professional sports become more lucrative, more athletes are signing contracts with teams, agents and sponsors at an early age. Of course, teams have negotiated hundreds, if not thousands, of contracts, and the prospect of dealing with them…
