Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’
5 Ways to Reduce Your Company’s Legal Fees
Whether you just need help drawing up policies to help reduce liability, setting up plans for how to handle any potential litigation, or determining how your organizational structure is going to be laid out, no business can afford to ignore the legal issues that arise with running any business. The best you can do is…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Breaking Employee Break Laws
All work and no play makes for… a zombie workforce. It’s pretty much common sense that everyone needs breaks. But what are employee break laws and how can you avoid getting into trouble? The Definitions of Rest and Meal Breaks The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the following definitions (They also like to call them meal or rest…
Read More3 Reasons Non-Disclosure Agreements Aren’t All Bad
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are the Lex Luthor of business contracts—controversial, seemingly self-serving, revered by their supporters and lambasted by their detractors, and it’s the detractors’ voices that are heard the loudest. For a multitude of reasons, NDAs are legal documents which encourage particular scorn from business experts. Some experts argue that NDAs can stump creativity…
Read MoreKey Ways to Avoid a Premises Liability Suit
You probably already know that if a person slips and falls at your business, you’re a prime target for a lawsuit. At the very least, you’ve probably seen the personal injury lawyer advertisements on daytime television that promise to hold businesses accountable for their negligence and get injured parties the money they deserve. As an…
Read MoreTop 3 Legal Mistakes of Beginning Entrepreneurs
You’re an entrepreneur about to launch your new idea and form your own company. You’ve done your homework and you’re ready to go into business and make money. What could possibly go wrong? Let’s double-check that homework, because there are 3 very common legal mistakes that entrepreneurs make when they start out. Unless you avoid…
Read MoreState Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Nasty Reviews
The Oregon Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the legal protection of nasty reviews as free speech. Which reminds me of the ongoing opportunity and problem of reviews. Amazon.com reviews, Yelp reviews, Google, TripAdvisor, and all of them are a combination of powerful, important, and yet also full of problems. Users care and we generally love the idea…
Read MoreYour Startup May Need a Surety Bond
Many new, first-time business owners don’t know about surety bonds until they find out they are required to have them—usually as part of the licensing process. Typically, a government agency in your state or county will require you to have a surety bond. So, if you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, chances are that…
Read MoreLocks & Cameras Aren’t Enough: Maximize Your Security
Keeping your business secure is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. A single security breach, such as theft, can be enough to sink a small business. There are some basic and easy ways you can protect yourself, however, especially for the three most vulnerable areas: your virtual, physical, and legal environments. Keep Your Virtual World…
Read MoreBuying a Franchise: How to Legally Protect Yourself
Purchasing a franchise is not only a large investment, but there are also several aspects of running a business that open you up to liability. Partner with experienced professionals throughout the process of buying and owning a franchise to ensure you are protected. As an experienced franchise lawyer, I work with both franchisees and franchisors…
Read MoreStarting a Business? 3 Documents You Never Thought You Needed
While starting a business is an exciting endeavor, it does consist of some unexciting elements, like properly filing the required legal documents. Although it’s a mundane process, preparing all the appropriate documents is critical to protecting the future of your business. Bypass this step, and you are sure to get caught with your pants down…
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