Legal Business Solution Blog

Independent contractor or employee? It’s complicated

January 15, 2018

Is it better to hire an independent contractor or bring someone on as an employee? If I had a dollar for every time a business owner asked me this…The answer? It depends. The exact answer I know you all hate but hear me out on this.

When it comes to fees, "it depends" is lawyerly hogwash

November 15, 2017

For the last few months, we have been knee deep in helping people sell their businesses. Which means lots of conversations about cost. I try never to reach for the standard lawyer answer “my hourly rate is $325.00” (but what does this mean exactly for a total???) or the ever helpful…”Well, it depends.”

Designing a Better Law Firm

September 15, 2017

Last month, I was lucky enough to participate in something called TBD Law, an invitation-only retreat for innovative lawyers (I hear you snickering folks) who are rethinking the way lawyers deliver services to clients. To say it was an amazing experience is an understatement.

AZ Paid Sick Time - Webinar Summary

June 15, 2017

The Paid Sick Time portion of the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act (the “Act”) goes into effect July 1.

Arizona Paid Sick Time 2017

May 15, 2017

In November 2016, Arizona voters approved Proposition 206 which requires all private Arizona employers to provide employees with Paid Sick Time (PST) as of July 1, 2017. The new PST law places Arizona in line with approximately 60 other state and local laws providi

5 REASONS YOU NEED A BUSINESS ATTORNEY ON YOUR TEAM FROM THE GET GO

April 15, 2017

Divert some of your limited capital to legal services says the lawyer…. before you hitdelete, please allow me to explain. Having a business lawyer on your team right away isn’t just a “nice to have,” it is a “must have” and here is why.

FDD: The stunningly dull document you must read if you’re buying a franchise

March 15, 2017

Thinking of buying a franchise? First you must read the Franchise Disclosure Document(FDD)... at least if want to protect your investment.

Selling Your Business Part 3 - Documenting the Transaction

February 15, 2017

In the first two parts of our series on selling your business we walked you through preparing your business for sale and then, once you snagged a buyer, what should be included in the Letter of Intent (“LOI”).

Selling Your Business Part 2 - Letter of Intent

December 15, 2016

Last month, we shared the steps needed to prepare your business for a successful exit – a.k.a. sale. This month, we review what happens when a prospective buyer likes what they see.

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