Aug
29
2016
If you are considering entering into a contract or agreement, particularly one that involves a good deal of money, it is important to consult an experienced and capable attorney to represent your interests.
However, that is only the first step.
The...
Aug
02
2016
Large corporations often retain lobbyists or employ government relations professionals to advance their agendas. But how do small businesses make their voices heard?
Historically, small businesses relied upon their full-service distributors or trade associations, who themselves employed government relations...
Jun
02
2016
Keeping good books and records is a fundamental aspect of owning any business. Not only is it good practice, but it is required by law and often required by a company’s governing documents such as its bylaws, operating agreement...
Apr
21
2016
“Food desert” is a popular term in the media these days. The term is used to describe a geographic area in which affordable, healthy foods are not sufficiently available. They tend to occur in low-income urban areas.
One might...
Mar
11
2016
If you are the tenant under a commercial lease, there is a good chance you are being overcharged. Studies suggest that as many as 75% of tenants are being overcharged by their landlords, sometimes inadvertently, sometimes not.
Tenants typically focus...
Feb
22
2016
Many business owners fail to realize that the small businesses they started years ago are now very valuable. Therefore, transitioning a business from one generation to the next is extremely important. If you are a business owner, it is...
Feb
08
2016
Recently, a client contacted me after receiving some Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations. Because my client hadn’t updated his address with the ECB, the violations were sent to his old address. By the time the mail was forwarded, several...
Jan
29
2016
When presented with a contract to sign, many business owners quickly check the cost and sign away. Too often, however, these contracts contain terms that are far different than what the business owner thought he or she was committing...
Jan
05
2016
More and more of my clients—landlords and tenants alike—are being sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state statutes. Attorneys specializing in the discipline typically find “serial plaintiffs” to visit numerous properties and file...
Nov
04
2015
If you buy a business, you could be held liable for violations of the predecessor owner under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) or state law. Believing that the successor is not liable for the conduct of the predecessor...
