Clients often think it a waste of time and money to retain an attorney to represent them in connection with leasing space, whether it be space in an office, a warehouse, or an entire building. More often than not, however, an attorney can obtain important concessions for the tenant, many of them monetary in...

Embarking on a new business enterprise is indeed exciting.  While it is tempting to move quickly to build the business, it is imperative that the owner/operator  take care of certain details early on.  Doing so will help to ensure eventual success.  

After initially setting up the corporation or limited liability company, it is important...

It is indeed troubling when you experience a payment problem after having exerted your best efforts to render valuable services or deliver high quality goods to a customer.  Aside from the annoyance caused by non-payment, there are obvious financial repercussions as well. Fortunately, there are a number of steps one can take to minimize...

It is certainly an exhilarating and rewarding experience to witness the expansion of your company!  The growth may involve the hiring of additional personnel, the acquisition of computer and telecommunications equipment, the obtaining of additional customers or suppliers, and/or the addition of new product lines or services.  Being prepared for the possible legal issues...

Successful business owners often work long and hard, focusing all of their efforts on building and expanding their businesses.  Often, owners have partners who work together amicably toward the common goal of achieving success. As a result, having a partnership or shareholder agreement in place is usually not a priority. 

The best opportunity for people...

 

Of course, the best way to find a law firm for your business is by referral.  Therefore, one should ask family, friends and business acquaintances for a recommendation.  In the absence of that, business and networking organizations are a good source, along with the internet.  No matter how you get the information you are...

There are some very simple steps an employer can take in order to  reduce the occurrence of employment-related litigation.  Of course, the employee selection process is the first place to start.  Employers should not make promises to prospective employees (or even current employees) without first giving thought to the consequences of doing so.  Being...

It is common for businesses, especially those just starting out, to hire consultants on  a part-time basis, to provide a range of needed services.  If properly done, these consultants will be treated as independent contractors, and not employees, thus saving the employer from a host of legal obligations that would otherwise arise if one...

   We all get inundated with paper work, both at the office and at home.  It seems that everywhere we turn we are being asked to sign contracts for things like telephone systems, office equipment, marketing and advertising services, computer services and office space.  The business owner, busy with running the company, is bombarded...

 

It is essential that business owners have employees sign non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, in order to protect their intellectual and proprietary information from competitors and others.  The best time to have employees enter into these agreements is when the employee is first hired.

A typical non-disclosure agreement is one where the employee agrees not to...