Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’
The 6 Worst Legal Mistakes Businesses Can Make
Being a business owner requires making many important decisions. Making the wrong choice in certain cases could land your company in legal hot water. Below are six of the worst legal mistakes any business can make.
Read More 8 Tax Law Changes for 2015 You Need to Know
Happy New Year! As you prepare your taxes to be filed by April 15th based on 2014 IRS requirements, it’s smart to look ahead to some of the 2015 tax law changes that will impact your filing situation this year—and when you file in April 2016.
Read More 7 Legal Issues Your Small Business Should Have Covered
No small business owner likes thinking about their legal needs. But like it or not, the law can have a major impact on your small business. From protecting your creations against copycats to negotiating the best deals with vendors, getting the legal side right is crucial for your business’s success.
Read More 5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Contracts
No matter the industry, contracts are essential in business. If you plan to start your own business, you will have contracts with clients, employees, and third party entities in order to protect your company and agree on terms and services.
Read More Can I Do It Myself or Do I Need a Business Lawyer?
Launching a new business involves a lot of red tape and excessive paperwork. It might be tempting to pass those tasks along to a professional, saving you the burden of dealing with complicated legalese. But that practice will get real expensive real quick!
Read More 7 Tips for Handling Your First Lawsuit
It was January 26, 2012 and I was having a great morning—until I was abruptly confronted by a joint lawsuit filed by Facebook and the Washington Attorney General for several serious claims against our company.
Read More Fraud is No Small Business
It’s unfortunate but true: fraud happens to small businesses all across the country. Whether it is employee theft or false injury claims, your small business must be prepared for any fraudulent claims that come its way.
Read More 5 Ways to Keep Your Business Trade Secrets from the Competition
A trade secret is information that is valuable and unique to a business, and it is not accessible to people outside of the business. Federal and state law protects trade secrets, but business owners must follow a few rules to legally protect their documents.
Read More Do You Need an Attorney on Staff?
Most new companies seek outside legal help in their early stages, but all businesses that grow to a certain size will one day have to consider whether to hire an in-house attorney or continue to rely on contractual legal advice.
Read More Using an EB-5 or E-2 Visa to Establish a Business in the U.S.
In this week’s blog edition, FranNet tackles a subject that has been in the news quite a bit lately. The focus? How can you invest or own a franchise if you are not a U.S. citizen?
Read More