NDA’s–an Introduction: A lot of business comes my way from businesses and key employees fighting over whether or not the employee or (more usually) ex-employee can use/disclose things s/he learned while working. These disputes revolve around what is called a … Continue reading →

RULE 1 If you are being sued, it’s too late. Most small businesses put off hiring a lawyer until the sheriff is standing at the door serving them with a summons. Bad mistake. The time to hook up with a … Continue reading →

My website (www.BusinessBrawls.com) says a business brawl is a dispute about money. Well, OK. But really a Business Brawl is a business dispute over money where the people involved are unwilling or unable to compromise and work things out. (Even … Continue reading →

Your lawyer should always give you a piece of paper (or email) telling you the Court you will appear in and its address, the Date and time of your hearing, the time you should be there to meet your lawyer, … Continue reading →

Sooner or later (according to Forbes Magazine) you will need a trial lawyer because a deal will go bad and either you are being sued or you need to sue someone. After all, a contract or other agreement is only … Continue reading →

If you are in a media, design or other creative-type business, it is certainly a “plus” if your lawyer can help you register your products and services for federal trademark and copyright protection. Generally, though, these tasks are performed by … Continue reading →

Although your accountant will prepare and file your business tax returns each year, your lawyer should know how to register your business for federal and state tax identification numbers, and understand the tax consequences of the more basic business transactions … Continue reading →

Leases of commercial space–such as offices and retail stores–are highly complex and are always drafted to benefit the landlord. Because they tend to be “printed form” documents, you may be tempted to think they are not negotiable. Not so. Your … Continue reading →

You will need a lawyer who can help you decide whether a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is the better way to organize your business, and prepare the necessary paperwork. He will also advise you on the best way … Continue reading →

You will need a lawyer who can understand your business quickly; prepare the standard form contracts you will need with customers, clients and suppliers; and help you respond to contracts that other people will want you to sign. He will … Continue reading →