Aug 16, 2018 | Corporation, Entrepreneurs, Limiting liability, LLC, Medium-sized business, Small business, Startups
WHAT LEGAL STRUCTURE IS BEST FOR MY BUSINESS? I am often asked by clients and potential clients whether they need a formal legal entity for their new business, and which type—corporation or limited liability company (or “LLC”). I have to give the lawyer’s favorite...
Mar 6, 2018 | business attorney, Contract, Employment, Independent contractor, Medium-sized business, Small business
Employee or independent contractor? Misclassification can be costly Many companies use independent contractors in their business, and their use is growing. They do so for a variety of reasons, including: lack of time to manage more employees need for specialized...
Feb 16, 2018 | business attorney, Contract, Cybersecurity, Employment, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Small business
“But I’ve used that form contract for years!” Why you need to review and update your company’s contracts Contracts are a critical part of operating any business. Companies have contracts with suppliers and vendors, partner companies, landlords, and clients, among...
Feb 5, 2018 | Corporation, Employment, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Sexual harassment, Small business
How to protect your employees and your company against sexual harassment claims In my last post I highlighted the importance for every employer—both for-profit and nonprofit—to review their sexual harassment policies and practices, in light of recent high-profile...
Jan 30, 2018 | Corporation, Employment, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Sexual harassment, Small business
Recent sexual harassment scandals mean all businesses should be reviewing their own policies By now everyone knows about the recent sexual harassment scandals involving prominent politicians, celebrities, and business people. As we have seen from examples involving...
Jan 22, 2018 | business attorney, Corporation, Fractional general counsel, Law firms, Legal fees, Medium-sized business, Startups
Using a fractional general counsel provides your company high-quality legal service at a fraction of the cost of outside law firms Attorneys can be expensive. Even attorneys will acknowledge that fact. Hiring a full-time in-house attorney may not make economic sense...
