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ChatGPT and the Practice of Law
In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, we’re starting to see its impact. AI-powered tools that are transforming numerous professions, including the legal industry. One such...
Understanding Defamation Laws: A Guide for Those Considering Hiring an Attorney
Defamation refers to any false statement made against an individual or business that causes harm to their reputation. Slander or spoken defamation involves the spreading of false information through spoken...
Top Reasons Business Partnerships Fail & How To Avoid Them.
Entering into a business partnership can be an exciting opportunity for growth, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, many partnerships do fail, causing heartache and...
Law 4 Small Business Attorneys Honored as Super Lawyers for 2023
Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and...
What Are Articles of Amendment and When Should Businesses Use Them?
You’ve just started your business and you’re ready to make it official. But what documents do you need to file to get things rolling? To establish a corporation, the process...
LLC’s and Operating Agreements: What every business owner needs to know!
Free virtual workshop 3/3/2023 Workshop Description: Attorney Larry Donahue discusses the topic of LLCs, (the pros and cons) as well as the importance of a specific operating agreement that is...
Everything You Need to Know About Your Annual Report
Every year, business owners must file an annual report with their state. This document is an important part of the legal process and can have serious consequences for those who...
The Benefits of Having an Attorney as Your Registered Agent.
A registered agent is a mandatory requirement for any business that has been incorporated in the United States. This individual, or entity, serves as the point of contact between the...
Wills? Trusts? Probate? What Terms Do I Need to Know?
If you are like me, you probably don’t like to think about death very much, but you have probably been told that it is important to have a will or...
What are Artisan’s Liens?
You may already know about mechanic’s liens, especially if you have read our post “The Art of the Lien” A mechanic’s lien is an interest that a mechanic retains in...
What Employers Need To Know About Confidentiality & Non-Disparagement Clauses in Settlement Agreements.
In February 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in McLaren Macomb, holding that confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses commonly found in severance and settlement agreements may be...
What Are the Benefits of Having a Certificate of Good Standing?
A certificate of good standing is an important document that every business should have in order to prove their compliance with state regulations. This document is also known as a...