Every business partnership starts out with high hopes, warm feelings and the best of intentions. But over the course of operations, issues can arise that create bad blood and impact the company’s potential. If you…
As commonplace as non-compete agreements have become, they’re still viewed with suspicion by employees. While workers fear that non-competes will be used to prevent them from earning a living, entrepreneurs are intent on preserving their…
When you purchase shares of stock, you automatically become a partial owner of the company whose shares you purchased, and with that ownership come certain powers and privileges. Though every state has its own laws…
Whether you’re an entrepreneur embarking on your first start-up or a long-standing business in need of new representation, choosing a corporate attorney requires an understanding of what you need from both a business perspective and…
Owning your own business is a dream held by many, and advances in technology have eliminated many of the barriers that once stood in the way. Still, even with the advantages offered by low costs…
Successful businesses know that their most valuable asset is their employees. Their worth grows the longer that they are with your organization, representing a combination of their natural talent and the training and resources that…
Employers frequently latch on to the idea of securing a temporary restraining order against former employees to prevent unfair competition, and some believe this is something they can accomplish without benefit of an attorney. This…
When forming a corporation, one of the most important and impactful steps you take is the creation of a detailed, thoughtful shareholder agreement. This document establishes your intent for how your business will be run,…
As a business owner, your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. It is a reflection of more than just your product or brand: It represents your ideas, your dreams, your vision and…
When entrepreneurs are establishing themselves, one of the first issues they need to address is choosing the type of entity that they want to form. There are many determining factors to take into consideration, but…