Business Law

23 Legal Issues for Start-ups and Businesses

April 14, 2009

Do you have that entrepreneurial drive? It takes more than a great idea to start a new business and keep it running. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs and business owners are often confused about the legal aspects involved in running a business. Below is a list of 23 legal issue’s for both start-ups and businesses that should be discussed with an attorney.

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The Latest Twitter Tips for Lawyers (and anyone else)

March 23, 2009

1.     Lawyers are using Twitter to promote their legal services. My top pick of the week is this post entitled “Practice and the Law Of Reciprocity.” This article specifically addresses the “social for business” use for those of us who use Twitter as a promotional tool for any reason.    The simple way to describe the […]

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Tips for collecting money from companies that may no longer exist

March 18, 2009

Just because you entered into a valid contract with a company does not mean that your contract is secure. According to Crain’s New York Business, more companies are going out of business than ever before. Many are doing so without any notice. Bankruptcy filings alone have tripled in the last year. You contact the company […]

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Have you read these? My latest business and law recommendations.

March 16, 2009

Is Facebook Turning Us Into Digital Sharecroppers?”  Good stuff here from Small Business Trends. Has the Internet made you more productive?  more…> The NYT reports about tech entrepreneurs trying to be the next Twitter at sxsw. more…> Brian Tannenbaum provides sage advice for bar applicants with legal issues. more…> Interesting thoughts of potential problems with […]

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Is a Handshake Agreement Enough to Protect You?

March 5, 2009

You worked out all the details, and you shook hands on the deal, but there is no written contract. Is that enough to protect you and the agreements you think you have in place? The answer is “it depends”. Many contracts do not need to be in writing. However, those that fall under the Statute […]

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