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A thorough understanding of copyright law is essential for any business. Copyright infringement can cost your company money whether you are the violator or the victim.

Residents of the state of Utah are not subject to a state gift tax. Therefore, the people of Utah are free to give as many gifts as they like without having to pay state taxes. However, Utahns are still subject to the federal gift tax system. Here we'll explain how this affects the act of gifting in the state of Utah.

If you have ever been a party to a construction contract you've likely heard the term "implied warranty." In fact, these types of warranties play a central role in construction contracts.

The right to remain silent, often referred to as the "Miranda right," is an important part of criminal law. What most people don’t realize is that the right must be asserted correctly in order for it to take effect. Here, we will look at some basic information regarding the right to remain silent and how you are supposed to invoke the right.

There are many sound strategies to protect the wealth you and your family have accumulated over the years. If you have a closely held family business that you want to protect from creditors and estate taxes, your attorney may well advise the preparation of a family limited partnership agreement.

Any estate lawyer will tell you that not just anyone can challenge a valid will. When it comes to the law governing wills (in most states) only interested persons may submit a challenge.

A legislative bill that was passed earlier during the year was a welcomed source of help to both the juvenile justice system and the school board in Utah.

The workings of antitrust laws are often overlooked by most consumers. Yet, antitrust laws play an important role in the functioning of our society. Without such laws in place businesses could place unreasonable prices on products. Larger firms would also be able to edge out "mom and pop" businesses from the market. Utah's version of antitrust laws protect consumers and businesses alike in many ways.

If you are a property owner it's likely you've heard the term "easement." In fact, you may even have one on your property. Yet, you may not have a full understanding of how easements work, or how they can affect your own property rights. Here, we'll look at the law behind easements and related legal issues.

Understanding contracts is crucial knowledge for the small business owner. Whether you are new to business, or a seasoned entrepreneur, you can benefit from reviewing the basic structure of a legal contract. In this article we will review some elementary steps to creating an effective contract.

“Per se” DUI laws exist across the country. In these states, there is a presumption that the driver of a vehicle is operating under the influence if he or she exceeds a certain level of blood alcohol concentration. Currently, in the state of Utah, the Blood Alcohol Limit (BAC) is .08%. However, Governor Herbert has signed a bill that will lower the limit to .05% and will take effect Dec. 30, 2018.

Consumer hopes to make even more income and find better jobs next spring are higher than ever. This will be a big shot in the arm toward continuing to boost an already robust economy in Utah.