by Benjamin Block | Jun 5, 2013 | Blog, The Law & You
What legal issues should I keep in mind when buying or selling a home? It’s summer and the real estate market seems to be busily humming along. This time of year, we see a variety of buyers and sellers, each using one of the many options on the market. However,...
by Benjamin Block | Feb 16, 2013 | Blog, The Law & You
I am writing this article from a hotel room in San Salvador, El Salvador. My wife, Krista Turko, and I love to travel and our wanderings often give me a glimpse into the legal realities in other parts of the world. Today, while returning from a visit to San Salvador...
by Benjamin Block | Jul 3, 2012 | The Law & You
With the explosion of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and so on, our online identities are becoming a significant part of our personal and professional lives. Although these sites can be great sources of entertainment, socialization and...
by Benjamin Block | Mar 23, 2012 | Blog, The Law & You
I recently completed a file for a client in need of a social media policy to guide his employees on acceptable use of sites such as Facebook and Twitter. As is often the case, the need was identified when a real-world issue arose. Specifically, after a company...
by Benjamin Block | Mar 3, 2012 | Business, The Law & You
I was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug from a young age. From running lemonade stands, to calling leasing agents and trying to open an arcade at the age of 12, I eventually worked my way up to owing a number of small businesses. Some were success stories…some not...