Law Blog
Selling a Small Business
Selling a closely held small business or your interest in one is a challenge, requiring a different mind-set and skill set from operating the business. Identifying and approaching the most likely potential purchasers can be risky but also beneficial. Some potential...
Independent Contractors/Salespersons
With the expanding gig economy, increased use of independent contractors and enhanced enforcement of employment laws, businesses should be aware of the many laws and regulations that impact these relationships in order to avoid problems, including suits,...
Personal Data Dangers
Business journals and publications are replete with stories about businesses that collect, use, store or sell private information of employees, customers, consumers or third parties, and their paying substantial and possibly business threatening damages as a result....
Avoiding Workplace Harassment Suits
With the increased number of workplace harassment suits and administrative proceedings, as well as fines, penalties and verdicts, all employers need to be proactive to avoid, identify and minimize workplace harassment and avoid claims or suits being filed. Some steps...
Your Business’ Digital Assets
As many of your business’ records and accounts are stored or accessed electronically, it is increasingly important to not only inventory, secure and protect these assets, but to enable your business or its successor to access them. Some steps to take include:...
Married Same Sex and Unmarried Couples
Language in the recent U.S Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson decision regarding abortion raised concerns that the legal rights of unmarried couples of either sex and married couples of the same sex may be facing issues in the future, particularly in states that do not...
Protecting Corporate Board Members
Generally, members of the board of directors of a corporation are protected from liability for the actions of the corporation and its employees, but that protection is not absolute and is being eroded by recent court rulings. In the corporation hierarchy, the...
Estate Planning is Tax Efficiency and Wealth Management
To many people estate planning is merely preparing a will to tell your executor what to do with what you own when you die. But, estate planning is more than just drafting a will. It includes tax efficiencies, wealth preservation, asset protection, efficient asset...
Offboarding and the Threat to Your Business
One of the greatest threats to your business’ electronic data is not closing the door when offboarding employees, contractors or third parties. Not terminating their access may expose your business to hacking, phishing, ransom attacks and other cyber threats. Your...
Time to Check Your Employment Practices, Policies and Procedure
The start of the new year it is a great time to check your employment practices, policies and procedures, and some to look at include: Reassess your operating during COVID plan to see if it is up to date. Consider whether to require employee COVID-19 vaccination. Make...
