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Understanding West Virginia’s Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 31B): Key Provisions for Business Owners

Starting a business comes with many legal decisions, and one of the most important is choosing the right structure. For entrepreneurs in West Virginia, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) offers flexibility and liability protection. The West Virginia Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 31B) lays out the rules and requirements for LLCs in the state.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Prenuptial Agreement: Pros, Cons, and Insights Under Pennsylvania Law

Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are contracts signed by couples before marriage that outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or death. For high-profile couples like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, these agreements are crucial not only for protecting individual and joint wealth but also for setting clear expectations within their marriage.

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Understanding Employment Disputes: What Pennsylvania Small Business Owners Need to Know

Running a small business in Pennsylvania can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the challenges many Pennsylvania small business owners face is dealing with employment disputes. These are disagreements between employers and employees that can lead to lawsuits. Let's break down the main types of employment disputes and how you can avoid them

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5 Bow Hunting Safety Tips for Your 2024-25 Season From a Hunter/Lawyer

 

Soon it will be the best time of the year for many hunters in Pennsylvania: Bow Season! I am sure most of us have some solid bucks on camera and are already hanging or trimming stands. As an injury attorney, I thought it wise to write an article on the five most common causes of injuries we hunters suffer due to our negligence, or sometimes even the negligence of others via poor manufacturing of products or the downright stupidity of fellow sportsmen.

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How are Assets Divided During Divorce?

Pennsylvania courts generally divide marital property equally. For the most part, either spouse should receive 50% of the marital property. This also means that 50% of any marital debts will also fall on each spouse.  Although this is the general rule, the court may skew the distribution so that one spouse receives more than 50% of the marital estate.

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