If you have an idea for a product or service that people want or need, it may be a good idea to start your own company. However, there are many questions that you need to ask yourself prior to starting that business. One of those questions is whether to structure the company as a corporation […]
When buying or selling corporate assets, there are a number of important implications that you need to be aware of, each relating to the type of transaction you are considering. Whether you own a large corporation or a small business, your corporate assets are likely to be highly valuable and important to you, so any […]
If you’re in over your head in debt, then you know how terrible it can be to be getting those calls all the time. There’s a lot of ways that this can happen, and there’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Maybe you lost a job when just when you got yourself deep into bills, […]
It’s usually a good idea to try to keep business and personal matters separate. However, there are all kinds of cases where perspectives and events can intersect. And that’s when you have to figure out how to disentangle and organize them as necessary. You can think of things like accidents and injuries, tax brackets, workplace […]
For as good as you are running your business, or for as good as you are at being an employee within your current industry, there’s always the chance that a lawsuit is going to head your way one way or another. And that’s why it’s important to understand what some of your protective options are. […]
Most business owners feel that hiring a business attorney is an unnecessary and intimidating process. In a world where we’re seeing businesses facing criminal charges involving corporate liability, fraud, financial crimes, worker rights abuses and others, it’s important to have a criminal defense lawyer for your business just in case you find yourself facing criminal […]
Although the divorce rate has decreased in some countries over the last couple of years, it’s sad to say that many people are still opting for divorce. The end of a marriage is a problematic situation as it is, but for business owners, there are some additional problems. The life of a business owner — […]
The world of law can seem dull and stale to people on the outside and maybe they kinda have a point. You don’t need to operate in that way just because your peers and rivals in the industry are. It’s more than possible for you to break new ground and go in new directions that […]
Although it isn’t compulsory to register a business with the state or local government to complete business transactions, businesses are incentivised to do so to reap the benefits on offer. What are the benefits you ask? Well, as a rule of thumb, registering your business in any state does make it easier to establish business […]
Starting a business and employing your first member of staff can be an exciting time. You go from business owner to employer in an instant and start to build up a team of people that can help you to progress your business. It brings with it more responsibility too as you have someone else’s wage […]
Do you owe taxes? You are not alone. There are many taxpayers who fail to file their tax returns before the deadline. Because of this failure, you now owe back taxes to the government. Back taxes are those taxes that you have not paid for during the year that are now due. You are probably […]
If you’ve started a business or have thought about starting one, then your mind will be a flurry of activity, as you try to put your ideas into practice. It’s an exciting time, one that feels it consists of unbound possibilities. This feeling, however, is just a mirage: you do not have unbound possibilities because […]
If you have been injured on the job, it can be the beginning of a chaotic and troublesome time. Any injury can have a major impact on your daily living, but a significant injury could keep you out of work indefinitely and bring your life to a screeching halt. Aside from the physical pain of […]
Are things going south for your business? Filing for bankruptcy might be the last thing to enter your mind, especially if you still want to bring your business back to life. Even though there’s a certain stigma surrounding bankruptcy, it pays to learn that it can be your ticket to success. While this doesn’t mean […]
Today businesses need to take far more precautions to protect themselves legally and to maintain transparency with their customer base. It is important to explain to customers and clients exactly how their data will be used, how it will be managed and who will and won’t be able to access it. As such privacy policies […]
When you are injured on the job, you are not automatically entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. It is important to understand the ins and outs of qualification to make certain that you receive the care you deserve. Your family may also suffer if you do not follow the proper protocol for reporting a work injury. […]
