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Many of us have heard the term "whistleblower" in connection with various corporate scandals. In essence, whistleblowing involves a company insider who reports illegal activities to a government agencies. Although society benefits from this type of action whistleblowers actually stand to suffer from betraying their employer.

A legislative audit recently released discovered a violation of state procurement laws relating to a $12 million-dollar gift given to the University of Utah by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, according to an article by statnews.com. The 2014 gift the university received helped pay for medical research, but the wording of the contract is what created concerns.

When a loved one is in pain and suffering from a terminal illness or injury, it is one of the most heartbreaking and difficult things to deal with in life, both for you and the suffering patient. The pain can become intolerable, and many patients believe that they have a right to decide when they have had enough.

On October 12, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States” that he believes will “fix” a broken healthcare system caused by the Affordable Health Care Act, aka Obamacare.

Employee rights constitute a large part of employment law. Right to work laws come into play when an employee seeks out a new job at a business or government agency. These laws allow a person to enter a position without having to join a union. These laws are often viewed with some controversy, but they are still favored by many employers and workers alike. The following is a short explanation of right to work laws as found in Utah Code Title 34, Chapter 34.

Every tenant has certain rights in regard to the property they rent. Thus, when they face eviction from a landlord they are not without legal recourse. Landlords must successfully prove their case in order to carry out a legal eviction. Getting help from a real estate attorney is the best way to challenge a landlord's case. Under Utah law, tenants have several defenses to an eviction action.

You may have heard from many individuals, television ads, as well as your personal attorney that the probate process is something to be avoided at all costs. They may have heard that the potential exorbitant cost of hiring a probate lawyer, numerous delays, multiple probate hearings, and lots of aggravation are more than most people can bear.

We want to present a great example of why it is so important to hire a quality, experienced attorney after diligent research about the way they practice law.

Securities fraud affects everyone from shareholders to corporate employees. Over the years many laws have been enacted to combat the occurrence of securities fraud. Despite all the legislation and regulation, instances of fraud persist. Most people find it difficult to understand this area of law. Therefore, they are unsure how to protect their assets in the cases where fraud is occurring. The following paragraphs will briefly explain securities fraud and investors can prepare for the worst.

The AP has reported that Rob Anderson, the newly appointed Republican chairman who defeated two incumbent candidates in May, would like for the Republican party to end its long term legal case over a law which changes how political candidates are nominated. However, he hasn’t taken any action to end the lawsuit until he can garner more support from party members.

When a party loses a civil lawsuit he or she may be liable for monetary damages. But what happens when the losing party cannot afford to pay the judgment award outright? In most cases the court will allow the other party to obtain a judgment lien against property. Therefore, the winning party will retain the right to receive money if the property is ever sold, refinanced or mortgaged. Continue reading to find out how judgment liens on property work in the state of Utah.

The laws regarding deceptive trade practices deal with business scams and false advertising. This area of law was created to protect consumers in the state of Utah. The laws ensure that the citizens of the state can safely engage in fair business dealings. The laws cover a wide range of business activities from car sales to the sale of counterfeit goods. This will be a brief introduction into the Utah statutes dealing with deceptive trade practices.