Next question in the series “Things You Should Know According to Your Neighborhood Lawyer – Constitution Edition” Question 3: “Can the federal government regulate the business of a manufacturer that produces musical instruments only in California?” “Probably, since the materials used to produce the instruments and the finished products most likely cross state lines. The […]
After I concluded my clerkship with Chief Justice Hasting of the Nebraska Supreme Court I moved to San Diego to begin working for a law firm. Within a month or two the executive director of Harmonium, Inc. (a non-profit company dedicated to helping at-risk children and adolescents) asked me to be on their board of […]
Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor lies on a thin line of control. The IRS defines this control by utilizing three categories: behavioral control, financial control, and the type of relationship. As an employee, an individual is entitled to certain benefits that an employer generally guarantees such as health care, pension plan, or […]