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Discrimination Law Employment Law

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Sexual Harassment

What is sexual harassment?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct that affects a person’s employment, education, or access to public spaces, and it generally includes two legal types: quid pro quo and hostile environment. It can involve comments, touching, requests for sexual favors, or other sexual behavior that is severe or pervasive enough to interfere with daily life. This […]

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Discrimination Law Employment Discrimination

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Employment Law

What is workplace discrimination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Workplace discrimination is illegal under U.S. federal law when an employee is treated unfairly because of a protected trait, including race, sex, age (40+), or disability. It can affect hiring, pay, promotions, job assignments, harassment, or termination, and workers may file agency complaints or lawsuits. This article explains protected classes, common forms of discrimination, and […]

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Administrative Law Court Orders

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Legal Definitions

What is a consent decree?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A consent decree is a court-approved settlement that ends a lawsuit without a finding or admission of liability. It is binding like a judgment and usually includes specific compliance steps, deadlines, and enforcement by the court. This article explains how consent decrees work, when agencies use them, and what they typically require. A consent decree […]

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Antitrust and Competition Law Business Law

What is antitrust law?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Antitrust law is a set of U.S. statutes—most notably the Sherman Act (1890), Clayton Act (1914), and FTC Act (1914)—that prohibit anti-competitive conduct and monopolization. It targets practices like price-fixing, bid-rigging, and unlawful mergers that can raise prices or reduce consumer choice. This article explains the core rules, common violations, and why enforcement matters. Antitrust […]

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Financial Crime Securities Law

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White Collar Crime

What is insider trading?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Insider trading is the illegal buying or selling of securities based on material, nonpublic information before it’s released to the public. U.S. regulators like the SEC can pursue civil penalties, disgorgement, and even criminal charges for willful violations. This article explains what counts as insider trading, common examples, and key legal consequences. Insider trading happens […]

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Fraud Securities and Investment Law

What is securities fraud?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Securities fraud is a financial crime where someone uses deception or market manipulation to induce investors to buy, sell, or hold securities. It often includes false statements, insider trading, pump-and-dump schemes, or accounting fraud and can trigger SEC action and private lawsuits. This article explains what securities fraud is, how to spot red flags, and […]

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Business Contracts Contracts

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Employment Law

What is a non-solicitation agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A non-solicitation agreement is a contract clause that restricts an employee or business partner from soliciting an employer’s customers, clients, or employees for a set period after the relationship ends—often 6–24 months. It’s used to protect business relationships and workforce stability, but enforceability depends on reasonable scope, duration, and state law. This article explains what […]

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Contract Law Contracts

What is a licensing agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A licensing agreement is a legally binding contract where one party (the licensor) grants another (the licensee) permission to use intellectual property—such as a trademark, patent, copyright, or trade secret—under defined terms. It typically sets the scope of use, territory, duration, quality controls, royalties or fees, and ownership protections. This article explains how licensing agreements […]

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Business Contracts Business Law

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Contract Law

What is a franchise agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract where a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate under its brand and system in exchange for fees and ongoing compliance. It typically defines the relationship’s core terms—such as territory, royalties, training, marketing requirements, and quality standards—over a set term. This article explains what a franchise […]

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Business Agreements Business Formation

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Business Law

What is a joint venture?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties form a separate entity or contractual partnership to pursue a specific project and share profits, losses, and control. It’s commonly used to combine capital, expertise, or market access while limiting the collaboration to a defined scope and timeframe. This article explains how joint […]

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Business Contracts Business Law

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Contracts

What is a buyout agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A buyout agreement is a legally binding contract that sets the price and process for one owner’s shares to be purchased when they leave a business, often using a preset valuation method or formula. It helps prevent disputes and protect continuity after events like death, disability, retirement, divorce, or a voluntary exit. This article explains […]

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Business Compliance Business Law

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Due Diligence

What is due diligence?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Due diligence is the structured investigation a buyer, investor, or lender conducts to confirm key facts, assess risks, and verify compliance before closing a transaction. It typically reviews finances, contracts, operations, and legal exposure to prevent surprises and strengthen negotiation leverage. This article explains what due diligence means, when it’s required, common types and checklists, […]

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