February 16, 2021 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips, Employment Law, Lawsuit / 0 comments
We’re not even through the second month in 2021, and it’s already happened to me twice: I had two different clients lie to me about the facts and circumstances surrounding their case. As an attorney, I proceeded along a course of action for both of these clients (completely different, unrelated matters and issues by the […]
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Be Honest, Be True
February 16, 2021 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips, Employment Law, Lawsuit / 0 comments
We’re not even through the second month in 2021, and it’s already happened to me twice: I had two different clients lie to me about the facts and circumstances surrounding their case. As an attorney, I proceeded along a course of action for both of these clients (completely different, unrelated matters and issues by the […]
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What You Need To Know When You Sell Goods & Services On-Line
February 11, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Business Law, Business Tips, Contracts, Copyright, COVID-19, Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Marketing, Small Business, Tech Law / 0 comments
Free Workshop 2/18/2021 Thinking about selling goods or services online? You should. If COVID-19 taught small businesses anything, it is the importance of an online presence in order to stay in business! Learn about the important considerations that come with selling online. From contract considerations when hiring someone to build a website, using and posting […]
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Are They An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?
January 29, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Business Law, Business Tips, Contracts, Employee Management, Employment Law, Human Resources, Lawsuit, Resolving Disputes, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Taxes / 0 comments
Just because you call them a contractor doesn’t mean they are…. Attorney Joseph Turner looks at the conundrum that many business owners face when dealing with employees. Simply put, if classification of employees is handled inappropriately, the business owner could face a multitude of liabilities, including significant tax issues. Even if a worker is classified […]
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Realistic Resolutions For Your Business in 2021
December 28, 2020 / by Kristy Donahue / Business Tips, COVID-19, Employee Management, Human Resources, Lawsuit / 0 comments
Ask yourself the hard questions and answer them honestly. It could make all the difference in 2021. Resolution #1 Manage to the numbers you have today- not what you hope they will be six months from now. Analyze your business’s current financial reports. (If you do not have current financials, make that your number one […]
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Business Horror Stories: Curse of the Aggressive Lawyer
October 27, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Business Law, Business Tips, Lawsuit, Resolving Disputes, Small Business, Strategic Planning / 0 comments
Beware what financial danger lurks when you ask your lawyer to be “More Aggressive” with your case! There are many ways to pursue a dispute, with aggressiveness on one end of the spectrum and collaboration on the other end of the spectrum. It is understandable, due to the personal nature of any dispute, that the […]
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How to Market Your Business with Photos and Images Without Encountering Copyright Issues
October 5, 2020 / by Kameron Kramer / Business Law, Business Tips, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Marketing, Resolving Disputes, Small Business, Strategic Planning / 0 comments
So you’ve set up your business and the next step is to market it! A picture may be worth a 1,000 words . . . and it can also be worth a lot of money if it results in a copyright lawsuit! So, how do you engage your audience and get customers interested with captivating […]
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The Great Monkey Beer Trademark Dispute
October 1, 2020 / by Kameron Kramer / Business Law, Business Tips, Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Marketing, Resolving Disputes, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Trademarks / 0 comments
Trademark disputes are common in the craft beer industry. The abundance of craft beers all over the country results in similarly-named breweries and beers quite often. While obtaining a federal trademark is usually a good idea if you are selling and advertising your beer/brewery in more than one state, this abundance of breweries results in […]
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When Is It A Gift and When Is It Just A Loan?
September 28, 2020 / by Alicia MCConnell / Business Law, Business Tips, Estate Planning, Lawsuit, Resolving Disputes, Small Business, Strategic Planning / 0 comments
It happens all of the time. Relationships, whether romantic or friendship, come to an end. In many cases, if the relationship was long, property and money were most likely exchanged. Dividing up the assets after a break up can be a difficult if not confusing task. Regardless of any sentiments or promises that may have […]
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What Are The Options To Laying Off Employees During COVID?
August 7, 2020 / by Ian Alden / Business Law, Business Tips, Commercial Transactions, COVID-19, Employee Management, Employment Law, Human Resources, Lawsuit, Small Business, Strategic Planning / 0 comments
There are resources available. The key is knowing where to look. As a business owner, you may have heard about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which are low-interest loans awarded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help cover payroll and some other operational costs. Assuming the loan proceeds are spent properly and other […]
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Playing Background Music At Your Business? You Might Be Breaking The Law.
July 23, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Business Law, Business Tips, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Marketing, Small Business, Strategic Planning / 1 comment
Music is the universal language. Regardless of race, religion or nationality, music moves us, inspires us and can even influence our behaviors. If you own a business and play music, you stand to benefit from an array of positive results ranging from increased sales, more satisfied customers, even happier employees. The experience of entering a […]
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