News - Monthly Archives: August 2014

Basics of the Lemon Law in West Virginia

The state of West Virginia affords certain protections to those purchasing vehicles in regards to their quality and usability. More specifically, the law protect purchasers from having to settle for a “lemon,” a term used to describe a vehicle that fails to meet certain conditions and requirements set forth in the terms of warranties associated with it. According to the applicable lemon law in West Virginia, and as posted on the West Virginia Department of …

NLRB Decision Could have Far-Reaching Effect on Franchises

A recent decision made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding McDonald’s, USA, LLC could have effects on franchises of all companies across the country. NLRB Investigation According to the NLRB’s website, their Office of the General Counsel investigated charges brought against McDonald’s franchisees and the franchisor, McDonald’s, USA, LLC, for violating rights of employees in light of events that occurred surrounding employee protests. While the Office of the General Counsel found some of …