http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/business.html Avvo.com - Business Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-do-when-the-national-board-of-medical-examiners-challenges-your-step--scores The National Board of Medical Examiners and the Federation of State Medical Boards in the summer of 2008 started challenging scores from medical students who had used or attended review courses sponsored by Optima University in New Jersey or Tennessee. Steps One and Two may be invalidated Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:03 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/clauses-you-dont-want-to-see-in-your-long-term-disability-policy Long-term disability policies are unlike any other type of insurance. As an employee, you often don't have the choice between several companies offering different types of coverage. While many companies select comprehensive, well-written policies, many just buy the cheapest policy they can. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:15:08 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-picking-the-wrong-day-to-stop-work-can-ruin-your-long-term-disability-claim The day that you stop working is an incredibly important factor in your long-term disability claim. To most people, this is a logical decision. You get your affairs in order, wrap up whatever big projects you have at work, give your notice, and stop working. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:07:32 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/pre-franchising-steps-for-how-to-franchise-a-business Pre-franchising steps not only makes the franchise transition easier; they also increase current operating efficiencies. This results in potentially significant savings in money as well as the time required to enter the franchise industry. Copyright 1982-2009, Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:57:26 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/california-medical-law-and-health-lawyers CALIFORNIA HEALTH LAW. MEDICAL INDUSTRY LAW. MEDICAL AND NURSING BOARDS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, MEDICAL FRAUD, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, ELDERLY ABUSE, LICENSING AND PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE DEFENSES. HOSPITAL LAWSUITS AND ADMITTING PRIVILEGES, ELDERLY ABUSE AND NURSING HOME ALLEGATIONS OF NEGLIGENCE Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:46 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-do-i-pass-on-my-business-to-the-next-generation This guide discusses succession planning for family owned businesses. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:05 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/clone-games-and-fan-games-legal-issues Avoiding legal pitfalls re: fan game and clone development Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:25 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/my-insurance-company-denied-my-claim--what-now We have all heard of or know someone who has had an insurance claim denied. Whether it is health benefits or property damage to a car, home, or other property, the question remains the same: What do I do now? Here are a few simple tips. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:42 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-evaluate-a-fdd-franchise-disclosure-document---cost-to-evaluate-a-fdd The key with any Franchise Disclosure Document is to realize a critical fact. When it comes to franchise contracts, you don’t get what you deserve or even what’s fair – you only get what you negotiate. Copyright 1990-2009, Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:15:08 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/franchise-operations-manuals--drafting-a-franchise-operations-manual-in-three-easy-steps Because a franchise operations manual is incorporated by reference in the franchise agreement (which is a franchise industry practice) it becomes a living legal document, requiring legal oversight by a franchise attorney. Copyright 2008-2009, Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:56:47 PST