Legal
Reviewing Your Legal Bill
Lawyers have gained a reputation in some circles that is unsavory. Some of it warranted, most of it unwarranted. There are many honest lawyers in the world. However, it is… Read more »
Offer to Purchase or Letter of Intent
Both terms are used to describe an offer made to purchase a business. An over-simplification of the definition of both documents is: An Offer to Purchase is usually written in… Read more »
How to Decide When it is Time to Trademark Your Logo
If you think about it, not having your company’s name or logo trademarked is similar to not protecting yourself from identity theft. Both can bring financial burden upon you and… Read more »
Lawsuits and Your New Business: The Case Against Filing a Lawsuit
When your enterprise is in its critical initial phases, pursuing claims against deadbeat vendors and two-timing salespeople may seem to make sense, but pursuing litigation at this stage may not… Read more »
Top 7 Gotcha’s at Closing When Buying a Business
The buying and selling of businesses can be an arduous process. Both the buyer and seller are well served having a professional business broker that is seasoned and has a… Read more »
A Day at Entrepreneurs Law School
Sometimes it may be easy to recognize what a successful person looks like because of the fancy car, expensive clothes or the big house or houses. But, what does a… Read more »
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… Read more »
Working Capital – Where’s The Cash?
Remember the Wendy’s fast food chain tagline, “Where’s the Beef?” Buyers ask, “Where’s The Cash?”
Working capital is essential to operating a successful business. There must be free flowing cash… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »