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Let’s face it, the type of entity you use for your new business can have monumental consequences that reach far beyond the paperwork. It’s worth it to get it right from the start! Let’s dive in, so that you can...

I’m a business lawyer and have been helping companies for over 13 years. What would I do if I were just starting a new company? Below, in order of importance (and timing), I’ve outlined a nice and easy checklist so...

While big multi-syllabic and, dare I say, highfalutin legalese words can certainly make you sound more official, the actual terms of a contract are far more important. It’s easy to get the legal writing wrong, too–some legal terminology doesn’t work...

Sadly, there’s no handbook out there for a new business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get you a handOUT! In all seriousness, though, I’ve been taking care of businesses for 14 years now, and I’ve seen some things–below are...

Just like marriages, there are a LOT of things that can go wrong with business partnerships! I’ve been working on these for almost 15 years and I still don’t think I’ve seen it all. But, despite all the risks, there’s...

As a lawyer, the first question I ask my clients is: “What did you agree to?” This question shapes the whole conversation. It may feel cool or cavalier to do a big deal “on a handshake,” but everyone’s looking for...

The short answer is “Yes,” a company can tell you not to take unpaid time off, but of course there are exceptions and factors that need to be evaluated.  What is Unpaid Time Off?  Unpaid time off is time off...

The short answer is: Yes! What is Employment Misclassification?  Employment Misclassification has to do with how a company is paying a worker; are they classified as an employee or as an independent contractor? There are basically 3 sets of laws...

Unfortunately, there’s no “handbook” for entrepreneurship, even if you get an MBA. In fact, most of the people I talk to that do have an MBA have regretted getting it, because the lessons they needed to learn for owning and...

Feeling uncertain about all the acronyms and types of M&A deals everyone’s talking about? Have no fear! We’re here to lay it all out for you in a simple–and hopefully fun–way so that you can make strategic decisions confidently! Here...