As we head toward a new year, it is important to start thinking about what you should be doing to evaluate your business for this year. Part of that evaluation is reviewing various documents your business (hopefully) has and uses to make sure they are up to date and if they need to be revised....Read More

Over the years, we have worked with many different businesses in an outside general counsel capacity. Our representation often started out as litigation counsel, and over time turned into outside general counsel. We have learned that in many circumstances, an attorney does not step into a situation until a corporate client is faced with a...Read More

One of the areas that get I continue to get questions about relates to what types of contracts are important for small business owners. I am frequently asked whether the owners of a small business need to have a written agreement in place or if a handshake is good enough, and even if they do...Read More

If you run a business where you provide any kind of service to your customers or clients, a contract template that outlines the terms of your services could streamline the process and save you time, money and energy in the long run. Having a contract template does not mean you cannot modify the contract to...Read More

One issue that we have been contacted about on several occasions recently is understanding what at-will employment means. It is essential to understand how at-will employment laws affect your rights as an employee and your responsibilities as an employer. What is At-Will Employment? At-will employment means that an employer can terminate an employee at any...Read More

Selling a business can be a stressful event and there is a lot of negotiation that goes into it.  For purposes of this post, we will focus on negotiation of an asset purchase agreement, where the business sells most, or all, of its assets to a purchaser.  There are many important provisions in an asset...Read More

As I have been discussing this week, I am excited to announce that my firm has acquired the litigation practice of Rogers, Habas & Eisen, P.C. (“RHE”).  We have expanded our team, as well as our litigation practice, and are looking forward to all that is to come. Our firm has three main practice areas: ...Read More

As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s crucial for businesses to not only assess their financial performance and operational strategies but also to take a close look at the legal aspects of their business. Conducting a thorough legal review at the end of the second quarter ensures that your business remains compliant and...Read More

You are purchasing a property and have tendered your down payment check to the Seller’s attorney.  Your contract contains a mortgage contingency clause, which provides that, among other things, your obligation under the contract as a purchaser is conditional upon you obtaining a mortgage commitment within a certain time period.  The clause further states that,...Read More

As our practice has grown and we represent more and more businesses, we are often asked whether the owners of a small business need to have a written agreement in place or whether a handshake is sufficient. If they do have an agreement in place, we are often asked whether it is sufficient, as well...Read More