Oct 15, 2019 | business attorney, Contract, Corporation, Employment, Fractional general counsel, Independent contractor, LLC, Medium-sized business, Small business
Year-end legal checklist: get your business ready for 2020 As we move into the fourth quarter of 2019, now is a good time to review some of the legal parts of your business, to make sure everything is up to date, that your business is protected, and you are ready for...
Mar 15, 2019 | Agreements, business attorney, Contract, Corporation, Employment, Independent contractor, Legal fees, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Non-disclosure agreement, Small business, Startups
8 Key legal issues when starting a new business It is easy to make mistakes when starting a new business. There are a lot of things to do, you want to get it off the ground, but the process can seem overwhelming. There are a number of important steps you should take...
Nov 28, 2018 | business attorney, Entrepreneurs, Limiting liability, LLC, Medium-sized business, Small business, Startups
Why manager-managed LLCs are the way to go Most companies formed these days are limited liability companies, or LLC’s, rather than corporations. LLC’s offer the same protection for their owners against personal liability, but have much more flexibility in their...
Mar 6, 2018 | business attorney, Contract, Employment, Independent contractor, Medium-sized business, Small business
Employee or independent contractor? Misclassification can be costly Many companies use independent contractors in their business, and their use is growing. They do so for a variety of reasons, including: lack of time to manage more employees need for specialized...
Feb 16, 2018 | business attorney, Contract, Cybersecurity, Employment, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Small business
“But I’ve used that form contract for years!” Why you need to review and update your company’s contracts Contracts are a critical part of operating any business. Companies have contracts with suppliers and vendors, partner companies, landlords, and clients, among...
Jan 22, 2018 | business attorney, Corporation, Fractional general counsel, Law firms, Legal fees, Medium-sized business, Startups
Using a fractional general counsel provides your company high-quality legal service at a fraction of the cost of outside law firms Attorneys can be expensive. Even attorneys will acknowledge that fact. Hiring a full-time in-house attorney may not make economic sense...