January 10, 2022 / by Kameron Kramer / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
You may have encountered the language “work for hire” in a contract before. If you are a provider of services such as website design, graphic design, photography, branding, etc., then you surely have encountered this language. It is very common find a mention of “work for hire” in types of agreements where you are hiring […]
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Considering a Cannabis Business in NM?
February 4, 2022 / by Kristy Donahue / Business Tips / 0 comments
Attorney Larry Donahue set to be a Guest Speaker at local Expo. The Lucky Leaf Cannabis Conference will be making a stop in New Mexico on February 25th & 26th. Business owners and entrepreneurs interested in expanding into the arena of legalized cannabis sales will find the event full of important and helpful information. The […]
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What is a Work For Hire?
January 10, 2022 / by Kameron Kramer / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
You may have encountered the language “work for hire” in a contract before. If you are a provider of services such as website design, graphic design, photography, branding, etc., then you surely have encountered this language. It is very common find a mention of “work for hire” in types of agreements where you are hiring […]
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Cyber Holiday Sale All Week Long!
November 30, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Promotions / 0 comments
It’s Not Too Late to Save! Our Cyber Holiday Sale continues all week long! Now is your chance to give your business, (and yourself) a gift that will keep on giving. Form a company Move a company to a different state Consult with an Attorney File a trademark Have a contract reviewed by an Attorney….and […]
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Non-Compete? Not so fast — Why your non-compete could be non-enforceable
October 29, 2021 / by Ian Alden / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
If you’ve ever been an employee — or an employer — then you’ve probably run across a non-compete provision. Formally titled an “Agreement Not to Compete”, these agreements are meant to prohibit employees (or, in rarer cases, independent contractors) from engaging in any activity that might be deemed competitive with their employer. Some non-competes only […]
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Time To Pay Up!
September 3, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Business Tips, Dispute Resolution, Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Easy and effective ways to make sure your business is paid what it is owed. Need some help collecting on a debt? Reach out to L4SB today for a consultation. We will let you know what your options are. Law 4 Small Business, P.C. (L4SB). A little law now can save a lot later. A Slingshot company.
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Before You Sign: Examine Your Contract!
August 11, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
“Just sign here.” The three little words that can get you in big trouble if you do not fully understand what it is you are signing. Whether it is a lease, an agreement with a subcontractor or a contract with a vendor there are common red flags every business owner should be aware of. Along […]
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What Is a Land Lord’s Lien?
July 13, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Most commercial leases include a Land Lord’s Lien Clause and many business owners don’t understand that magnitude of it. A Land Lord’s Lien is generally a clause written into a lease. What the clause does is allow a Land Lord to keep the property within a leased space should the tenant default on the payment […]
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Why Can’t I Just Terminate My Lease?
June 30, 2020 / by Kameron Kramer / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Wanting out of your commercial lease does not mean you can get out. Needing to terminate a commercial lease comes up often, and especially now with the current situation in the world. The bottom line is, commercial leases are governed primarily and solely by the lease itself, unlike residential tenants who enjoy certain protections under […]
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Pay-if-paid vs. Pay-when-paid in Construction Contracts
June 16, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
What every subcontractor really needs to understand. One little word in a contract can make a big difference. Take for example the word “if” and the word “when”. If you are a subcontractor, your ability to get paid and when that payment will happen is dependent on whether the word “if” or the word “when” […]
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Understanding Contracts: How do Security Interests work?
May 27, 2020 / by Ian Alden / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
Last Updated: No update. New article. Contracts are at the heart of business. At their simplest, contracts are the formalized agreement between two (or more) parties spelling out what each party is required to do and what benefit they’re expecting to get in return. But what happens when one party doesn’t — or can’t — […]
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