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International Litigation – Dealing With Witnesses in Foreign Countries
In the increasingly global economy, it is not uncommon for business disputes to involve international witnesses. Depositions (the obtaining of witness testimony) in foreign countries requires meticulous planning and strict…
How and When to Protect Your Company With a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA)
The importance of protecting company secrets cannot be gainsaid. Many entrepreneurial projects are dependent upon the protection of trade secrets of proprietary technology. Entrepreneurs seeking funding at early stages often…
Attorney Fee Arrangements – Finding the Right Fit
In today’s economy, business must think creatively about managing their legal costs. The following will briefly summarize different ways legal costs are charged. Hourly Rates In most cases, attorneys charge…
Choosing the Right People for Your Non-profit Board
The board of directors is the governing body of a nonprofit and is legally accountable for its actions. Directors must oversee the accomplishment of the organization’s purposes. Initial directors are…
Car Negotiation 101: Read This Before Buying Your Next Car
This post courtesy of my friend and business partner Matt Smith: I remember it like it was yesterday – my father standing toe to toe with the used car dealer…
Four Steps to Starting a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Entrepreneurship is not limited to for-profit entities. Forming a nonprofit corporation is much like creating a regular corporation, however, non-profits have to take the extra steps of applying for 501(c)(3)…
Choosing the Right Attorney for Your New Business (Part I)
It may be surprising to learn that most legal work is relatively routine. Being the right lawyer for the job often has less to do with complex legal theory or…
Drafting Contracts For Your Company: The Problem With Do-It-Yourself Downloading
Boot-strapping entrepreneurs can ill-afford the luxury of obtaining legal counsel to draft contracts for their company. Some entrepreneurs even view the high expense of legal counsel for “routine” matters (like…






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