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What are Pain and Suffering Damages?

What are Pain and Suffering Damages? Suing for damages has many implications. Damages such as loss of wages, loss of employment, and medical bills can be calculated to a specific dollar amount. However, damages such as pain and suffering cannot be calculated easily, because there is no way of doing so. Victims of pain and [...]

July 17th, 2021 | Read More

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Common Utah Business Disputes

Common Utah Business Disputes When you first start your business, you're dreamy-eyed, excited, full of hope, confident, excited, and perhaps a teensy-bit scared to death. The thought of both success and failure keeps you up at night. At Howard Lewis & Petersen, we congratulate all business owners for striking out and daring to make their [...]

July 10th, 2021 | Read More

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Do I Need a Business Plan? How do I get Started?

There's a lot of groundwork in starting a new business. Many people apply for their business permits and get to work on opening up a bank account without thinking too far into the future about business viability and survivability. Future planning is where a good solid business plan comes in. As a Provo business litigation [...]

May 28th, 2021 | Read More

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What is Right for my Small Business: LLC or Corporation?

When forming a business, you need to pick an entity structure to operate the business that will work well for your personal goals and your new company's long-term goals. As Provo business attorneys, we work with people to assist them in picking the best structure for their needs. What is an LLC? LLC is short [...]

May 14th, 2021 | Read More

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Want to build a Start Up in Utah? Tips from a Utah Business Lawyer

Putting up your own business is one of the most exciting, and at the same time overwhelming, things you can do. It’s your chance to really pursue your passions, whether it’s starting your own restaurant, going full-time with your pet care services, or coming up with the latest app that would tickle the fancy of [...]

April 23rd, 2021 | Read More

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Common Issues When Running a Small Business in Utah

While it’s true that running a small business in Utah, or anywhere else, might actually be easier than a large company, it’s also not without issues of its own. Big or small, you need to anticipate problems that may arise, including those that may require the help of a business litigation attorney Provo.  Here are [...]

April 9th, 2021 | Read More

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snow related car accidents

Snow Related Car Accidents: Steps to Take

A mere three weeks ago, parts of the United States, including Utah, saw wintry weather that included snow and ice. As a result, the Utah Highway Patrol or UHP received hundreds of phone calls due to road accidents. Since the snowstorm started that Saturday, there were more than 650 reports of crashes and vehicles sliding [...]

March 19th, 2021 | Read More

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