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Malpractice is the technical term for when a licensed professional fails to meet established standards in their industry. Usually when people think of malpractice, they think of doctors or maybe of lawyers. Accounting professionals can also commit malpractice. It...

Technology has changed rapidly over the last few decades – and it’s still changing. Sometimes, people struggle to adapt to new technology, even when it’s crucial to their profession. That’s rough for the people who can’t adjust, but it’s worse for their clients when...

Accountants, like most professionals, are held to strict professional standards when providing services to their clients. If an accountant does not abide by these professional standards, they may be the subject of a malpractice suit for their negligence or errors. The...

It is common knowledge that there are laws to protect employees against harassment or discrimination at the workplace. However, many are unaware that similar laws exist to protect victims against retaliation should they report such incidents or participate in...

Insurance brokers and agents have certain ethical and legal responsibilities to look after their clients’ interests. What happens, then, when an insurance agent seems more interested in making a sale or protecting the insurance company’s profits than they are in your...

To many people, the word malpractice immediately conjures images of medical professionals. Certainly, the highest-profile cases involving malpractice allegations usually stem from medical mistakes. Still, malpractice is not an issue confined only to health care. It...

If you were told that the biggest risk to your health isn’t your diet or lack of exercise but a medical mistake, would you believe it? You should. Roughly 100,000 people end up permanently disabled or dead because a doctor either overlooked or misdiagnosed their...

Employees should feel free to report adverse working conditions and other workplace problems that violate company policy or the law without worry that they'll be treated like a "problem employee." Employers can’t retaliate against an employee just because that...

There are two basic reasons to head to an attorney’s office: You’re either trying to prevent a problem from occurring or you’re attempting to deal with a problem that’s already developed. In both cases, you need to be able to rely on your attorney to provide sound...

Many small business owners rely heavily on their accountants to help them manage their books, pay their taxes and keep their operations running smoothly. Over time, you may have developed a fairly close and personal relationship with your accountant -- but don’t let...