Jan 17, 2019 | Corporation, Employment, Medium-sized business, Small business
Hiring new employees? E-Verify program suspended during government shutdown Over 750,000 U.S. employers use E-Verify, an electronic system to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. Participants in the program initiate an inquiry for each new employee within...
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...
Aug 16, 2018 | Corporation, Entrepreneurs, Limiting liability, LLC, Medium-sized business, Small business, Startups
WHAT LEGAL STRUCTURE IS BEST FOR MY BUSINESS? I am often asked by clients and potential clients whether they need a formal legal entity for their new business, and which type—corporation or limited liability company (or “LLC”). I have to give the lawyer’s favorite...
Jun 18, 2018 | Corporation, Employment, Small business
New government standards provide clarity for employers on employee handbooks The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a federal agency that protects the rights of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and...
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...
