Legal
Can Your Lawyer Destroy a Good Business Deal?
Over the years in business and as a member of over forty boards, I have received good advice from corporate attorneys and on occasion bad advice as well. There is a line that should be…
Brand Protection for Mature Companies
Congratulations! Your company has become a success. You have already proven out the basic elements of your company and are able to scale and implement this into different markets. You imagine this company will be…
Top 3 Compliance Issues You Probably Overlooked
As an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer, among other things, I help business owners and leadership teams document their core processes and make sure they’re followed by all. This work involves making sure the handful…
Brand Protection for Startups and Younger Companies
Starting a company is difficult. One thing that makes this so difficult is the owner is faced with so many different initial steps. Some steps such as forming an entity or getting a tax identification…
Trademark 101: How to Protect Your Brand
Trademark is the area of law that helps companies protect their brands. “Trademark” is a great word for a lawyer, but I prefer to speak to the masses. I call this brand protection law. Did…
Navigating The Legal Challenges Of A New Business
Legal challenges are one of the issues that can throw your business off the right path. In the long term, it could mean that you struggle to keep your company operational. With that in mind,…
The Cost of Hiring an Injury Attorney vs. Representing Yourself
When faced with a legal issue, the decision of whether to hire an attorney or to represent yourself – also known as “pro se” representation – can have significant financial and legal consequences. The choice…
Charting the Course: A Guide to Probate in Florida
Losing a loved one is never easy. Amidst the grief, the legalities of settling their estate can feel overwhelming, especially in a complex legal landscape like Florida. Imagine Carlos, a young architect in Miami, grappling…
New Fed Reporting Law for Corps. and LLCs Starts Jan. 1
Beginning January 1, 2024, new rules require some businesses to share ownership details with the U.S. government. This rule, called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), applies to companies filing reports with FinCEN, the Financial Crimes…
Limited Company Divorce Settlement: What You Need to Know
If you are thinking of splitting up or are already going through a divorce, if you have a limited company, it’s understandable to be concerned about its future and your own financial security. You may…