The software development agreement is the very first thing customers and developers refer to in case of any disputes in their business. In this article, we will outline its main features and aspects needed to be considered both for a developer and a customer. IF YOU ARE THE CUSTOMER There are some key points the […]
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How to Expand Your Business into a New State
Growth. It’s the reason your business exists, and the only reason it will stick around. When it comes time to serve customers and markets in new states, don’t let legal requirements take the wind out of your sails. Each state has specific requirements for companies doing business within their borders. While every business has unique […]
Data Collection is About to Get Much More Dangerous
On January First, 2020, California will enact the toughest data protection laws ever, far outpacing Europe’s General Data Protection Act (GDPR). Called the California Consumer Privacy Ace (CCPA), few of us are even aware of this and need to know. California often leads the nation in protective acts, and it is likely that other states […]
Are You an Unknowing Victim of Workplace Discrimination?
Workplace discrimination is an unfortunate reality that many people still face to this day. But what exactly is workplace discrimination? This is a type of discrimination that happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unpleasantly or unfavorably because of their age, sex, marital status, race, color, national origin, and religion. This form of […]
Why You Should Hire a Franchise Attorney
You did it! You finally found the golden franchise opportunity perfect for you. But not so fast; before you make it official, there’s one crucial thing you have to do first. That’s protect yourself legally, and the only way to do that is to hire an experienced franchise attorney. Many prospective franchisees we’ve spoken to […]
How to Create a Compelling Annual Report
An annual report is a compilation of a company’s financial reports for the year ended. The report is a requirement for any public corporation listed with the Securities Exchange Commission. Other than that, all stakeholders need to see the annual reports to determine the performance of the said company. What is Included in an Annual […]
The Cost of Counterfeit Products
Counterfeits can hurt your business even if you don’t know they’re out there. A shocking two in five name brand products sold online turns out to be counterfeit, and many counterfeits are so convincing consumers don’t know they aren’t real until they have been injured or the product malfunctions. Small businesses especially can be hurt […]
Avoid These 5 Legal Problems That Could Easily Sink Your Business
Making it as a business owner has never been easy, but in the modern day and age it’s easier than ever before for an aspiring startup or eager entrepreneur to encounter legal troubles that sink their commercial prospects. Rather than waiting to stumble into legal problems that could prove disastrous to your business, you need […]
What About Your Previous Company Non-Compete?
Entrepreneurs tend to remain in the business niche they know best. Usually that means they once or recently spent time as an employee or manager within a company where they had little or no ownership. Are you one of those? Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be […]
The GDPR, Small Business, and a New International Paradigm
It’s not a coincidence—all those emails about changes in terms of service (ToS) agreements that you got in May were sent out because of something. That something is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), legislation recently passed by the European Union (EU) to shore up data security, which took effect May 25, 2018. EU legislation? […]
