How do I Know if My Business Dispute is Headed to Litigation?

Disputes happen when you’re in business—it’s almost inevitable. Hopefully, your contracts have done a good job of already answering the “what ifs?” of key hypothetical situations that come up. If they haven’t already provided an answer, you, your business, and your business partner will be left to deal with the fall out. What happens next can vary. The best case scenario is that all parties want to resolve the Read More

Business Law 101: Why You Need a Partnership Agreement

If you are thinking of creating a business with another person, you need to consider drafting a partnership agreement. The enthusiasm that comes with creating a new business can make it difficult to figure out details that may seem mundane, however, creating a partnership (or shareholders) agreement early in your new business venture can provide short and long term benefits for everyone. Here’s how these agreements Read More

4 Ways To Increase The Selling Value Of Your Business

If you’re in the market to sell your business, there are certain actions you can take to increase the value of your business. Increasing your business’s value will in turn allow you to get a better price when you eventually go to sell your business. Here are four ways you can start: Make Sure Your Business Will Succeed Past You When your business is functioning smoothly, it should be able to operate Read More

Every Business Should Have These 5 Contracts!

Contracts are vital to the operation of your business. They can help you avoid legal disputes, safeguard your IP, and keep your company's interests at the forefront of every deal, to name just a few examples. To make the most out of your day-to-day business dealings and protect your future interests, every company should be prepared to use these essential legal contracts. Operating Agreements While operating Read More

5 Things to Keep in Mind When a Business Partnership Dispute Arises

Partnerships can be a great business format to share the burden of leadership. Still, like all business entities, partnerships come with their own set of downsides—particularly when you and your partners are in the midst of a dispute. If you're having a disagreement with your partner(s), you can and should avoid litigation except as a last resort. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for a lawsuit-free dispute. 1) Read More

Are You the Subject of a State or Federal Criminal Investigation? Keep These 5 Things in Mind

If you received a notice that you're under suspicion of a white collar offense, you're now the subject of a state or federal criminal investigation. Although there's no reason to panic at this stage, it's important for you to understand the gravity of the situation. You'll have to take immediate action to get the situation under control, so keep these initial tips in mind before you start to formulate a plan. 1) Read More

Understanding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act or “TCPA”

You may be aware that the direct marketing and telemarketing industry is governed by several different laws and entities. The TCPA is one of them. What exactly is the TCPA, and how are you beholden to it? Find out in our answers to these commonly asked questions. What is the TCPA? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was passed by Congress in 1991. It was originally designed to protect consumers' right Read More

FCC vs. FTC vs. State Telemarketing Laws

So you're in the process of researching telemarketing compliance. As a telemarketer, that's an incredibly important step to take if you want your business to be safe from liability and government action. You'll want to know about the three main legal entities that regulate telemarketing practices in the United States: the FCC, the FTC, and the state Attorney General’s Offices that enforce state laws. The Federal Read More

Understanding the Criminal Discovery Process

When a person is accused of a crime, both the defense and prosecution teams may be entitled to receive information that one side has about the other side's case. “Discovery” is this general process of exchanging information between both sides, and in some ways it's meant to make the criminal process fairer for the defense. The rules differ depending on what state your case is in - and it’s important to note that in Read More

Understanding Mail and Wire Fraud

Have you ever been offered unthinkable sums of money from a Nigerian prince? This online scam famously made its way through millions of email inboxes and requested bank account information in exchange for a princely reward. The email turned out to be a royal hoax, as scammers would use the information to steal money from gullible readers. While you may not intend for your company's next marketing campaign to resemble Read More