Business Legal Guides (563 found)

Written by Christopher R. Minelli
This Legal Guide will briefly introduce the reader to keeping effective financial records for federal income tax purposes. Individuals, individuals operating a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC, or small business entities have an incentive to keep good records to avoid penalties or interest.
Posted 4 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Judith Michael Fouladi
This guide will provide you with easy, proactive steps your business can take to ensure your personal bank account and property are protected from predator litigants. By adequately maintaining corporate formalities, your business can shield you from personal liability when hit with a lawsuit.
Posted 4 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation.

Written by Edward Anthony Tini
Civil lawsuits can cost individuals and small-business owners enormous amounts of money, not to mention the headaches and time spent away from running their operations. But instead of "hoping" a lawsuit away, small-business owners can develop a strategy to help prevent legal entanglement
Posted 4 months ago in Business.

Written by Arieh Mordechai Flemenbaum
Too often when a person or their accountant form a new business, some of the legal issues are ignored. In particular, the need for a independent, professional registered agent (or "RA") is too often overlooked!
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in Corporate / Incorporation. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Matthew Peter Digesti
The California Supreme Court recently revised rules on judicial review of arbitration awards. If your business has arbitration clauses in its contracts, it may be time to update them.
Posted 3 months ago in Contracts / Agreements. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
The economy is bad and jobs are scarce. Why not go into business for yourself? Or join with a few others and make a go of it? No more bosses--you get to keep all of the profits. What can possibly go wrong? Unfortunately, a whole lot can go wrong. Some warnings from a business attorney. .
Posted 2 months ago in Business.

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This legal guide continues Part One and summarizes additional suggestions for avoiding failure and succeeding in business.
Posted 2 months ago in Business.

Written by Ramon Gerardo Rios
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Posted 2 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Jan Matthew Tamanini
Starting and running a successful small business isn't easy, and unexpected events have a way of derailing even well-established companies. Making sure you have the right business insurance is one way to ensure you have the tools you need to get through a crisis. Here are some things to consider:
Posted 3 months ago in Business.

Written by Jan Matthew Tamanini
Your business can rise or fall on the documents you use as its operating basis. Having well-drafted, easy-to-understand documents prepared by a knowledgeable business attorney might cost a bit up front, but it can save you big bucks down the road! Here are seven key things for you to consider:
Posted 3 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Fred S. Steingold
As small-business owner, you're right to worry about being personally liable for business debts. You don't want to put your home, car, investment accounts, or other personal property at risk. The following suggestions may help. Your lawyer can address your specific situation.
Posted 3 months ago in Business.

Written by Richard D. Seward
The Challenge - So you’ve done everything you can as a small business owner to reverse the negative cash flows. Defaults on your loans and the possibility of lawsuits are looming. Now what do you do?
Posted 3 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jason Wayne Power
Determining whether your business can be franchised is a deeply detailed and personal assessment. You must strive to set up a winning franchise for the franchisee, as well as for yourself. These 10 factors can help you decide whether your business can successfully become a franchise.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Franchising.

Written by Daniel B. Purtell
Whether it is at start-up, during the life, or at the time of succession of a small business, the following issues must be considered in a good overal legal plan.
Posted about 1 month ago in Business.

Written by John Lloyd Watkins
No one wants to have a liability claim, but they do happen, and that is one reason your business has purchased liability insurance. Sometimes insurers handle claims flawlessly and sometimes they do not. Here is what to do if you have a liability insurance claim.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Insurance. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Eric Stephan Davis
Incorporating your your business has several key advantages: (1) protecting your personal assets, (2) tax and accounting advantages, and (3) maintaining a professional look or appearance for your business. This is a great time to get informed about how best organize your business long term.
Posted about 1 month ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
Here's a collection of links to California State government web sites with useful information for local businesses in . There is something here for you whether you are already conducting business in California, just starting or expanding to a new state.
Posted 25 days ago in Business. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Kevin Brendan Murphy
© 1982-2009, Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - all rights reserved. Franchising can be a sensible way to achieve rapid, profitable growth without giving up any control or ownership, going from a single location to a dozen in a couple years, or a hundred in ten years is well-documented.
Posted 19 days ago in Franchising. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Keith Robert Shepherd
Starting a new business is an exciting prospect, and there are several types of business entities to choose from. Here is a summary of the business entities available.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 16 days ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Oregon

Written by Shawn P. Eyestone
Despite the constant drone of news reports about larger issues on the healthcare horizon, for most of you, the Red Flags Rule under the FACT Act will be the next in the growing list of Federal laws, regulations, and acronyms affecting your practices.
Posted 16 days ago in Health Care. Jurisdiction: Federal