Every business has intellectual property even if it doesn’t engage in “creative” work like developing new products. The company’s business processes, customer lists, product and packaging designs, presentations, marketing materials, logos, taglines, and other work...
Your employees are the core of your business and the key to your company's success. That is why when an issue with an employee arises, it can affect not only that employee but also have a wide-ranging impact on your business. Workplace problems can quickly escalate...
Small and mid-size businesses tend to have more informal business dealings than large companies. They may have verbal contracts or written ones that do not lay out every term. This is because they often don’t have in-house lawyers and they think they can rely on...
If you are considering entering into a business transaction with someone where you may share sensitive company information, it is a good idea to have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). An NDA is a contract that states that certain information provided to the other...
Businesses must comply with countless federal, state, and local laws and regulations, which is why it’s easy to accidentally miss something and end up in trouble. When the government catches the problem, the agency tasked with enforcing the rule will send a...
Moving into new territory for your business is exciting and stressful. However, while you are focused on the logistics of setting up operations, don’t forget about legal compliance. To avoid legal problems when expanding into a new state, you should consult an...