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Bankruptcy
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If your business is in financial trouble, should you file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11? Learn your options and your alternatives in this Quick-Read.
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Document Retention
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Many business records have almost eternal life. In fact, most internal documents are discoverable in litigation — meaning that in a lawsuit, a disgruntled employee, shareholder, competitor or other opponent
can get relevant documents simply by asking. Business owners can greatly reduce their exposure by implementing smart strategies in creating, distributing and maintaining files and documents. Here are some preventive suggestions.
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Employment Law
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There are important elements of a non-compete agreement that increase its validity and enforcement should it be challenged in court. Here are some tips on writing valid and enforceable non-compete agreements in the state of Minnesota.
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Forms & Templates
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This is a sample Buy-Sell Agreement. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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This is a sample Cofounder's Agreement. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice
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This is a sample Multi-Shareholder Agreement. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Forms of Business Ownership
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Choosing the right business entity got you waffling? Should you form a partnership? Perhaps a limited liability corporation would offer the protection members need. Here's what to ponder about before you decide.
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When you're in business with partners, make sure your agreement covers how much control each person has.
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Can one attorney handle all your needs? Here's what our expert has to say.
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Should your business be a proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, C corporation, S corporation, or LLC? Be informed to help determine the best business structure for you.
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Learn about the pros and cons of different types of business formations, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs). Other topics covered include licensing and permit issues.
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Intellectual Property / Copyright
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You have a technology that you think is going to set the market on fire. Your first thought: Take your idea to a trade show and gauge the reaction of potential customers as well as wow your competitors. Stop right there! A trade show should not be your first thought. You should be thinking, “How can I protect this technology and prevent the competition from stealing it?”
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Intellectual property is one of the most important issues to address, especially if you’re in health care, tech or another innovation-driven
industry. IP is the umbrella term for patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, and it can cause issues that affect your business from an offensive and defensive perspective. Two questions need answers: How do you protect your IP, and how do you avoid exposure for violating the IP of others?
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Patent, trademark, copyright...what's the difference? Find out which option is right for you. Learn how to avoid mistakes when setting them up.
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With the rise of the Internet as a medium for generating significant revenue, deceitful competitors have pirated and misused protected trademarks in novel and occasionally shrewd ways to gain an unfair advantage over the competition. Protect yourself, and your intellectual property, with these tips.
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You spend so much time building your business; be sure to adequately protect it. Learn about the types of contracts and how they can help you keep your company sailing smoothly, even through those inevitable rough spots.
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Laws & Regulations
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A premarital agreement can be an effective tool for protecting your hard-earned premarital wealth and particularly for a closely held business owner, for protecting your business, family and partners.
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A business lawyer is a vital member of your team. Selecting one can be as simple as following the suggestions we provide here.
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The issues posed by immigration, both good and bad, are no longer restricted to large, metropolitan areas. Immigration is an issue that affects almost every business—large and small—and economic segment in the 21st century. The challenge for business owners is keeping up with the legal complexities and government policies that shape this many-sided issue.
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Know which employment laws apply to your business and learn to avoid pitfalls that can trigger costly litigation.
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W-2 forms are required filing if you have employees who have tax withheld from their paychecks. Find out more about the process and gain insight into common problems with this extensive guide from the Social Security Administration.
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Lawsuits
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How does a business effectively pursue a participatory strategy with the media? Here are several suggestions for more effective communications after a legal problem or dispute surfaces on the public radar screen.
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Business conflicts are inevitable, which means you need legal counsel to guide you through potential litigation. This article is a comprehensive review of alternative courses to litigation, including arbitration, mediation, and private judging.
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Learn whether your business is vulnerable to getting sued. Find the holes in your business, and stop lawsuits before they start.
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When you launch an advertising campaign, your competitors are watching, too. So are government regulators like the Federal Trade Commission and state attorney general and consumer watchdogs like the Better Business Bureau. If you make a mistake in your ads, the damages can be steep, both in financial terms and in the blow to your reputation.
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Not every case can or should be mediated, but mediation is the most commonly used method of resolving legal disputes. So the question is, do you mediate before the lawsuit starts? Here are some factors to keep in mind.
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Taxes
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Approach the challenge of managing taxes by avoiding risks and embracing opportunities. Personal liability is usually called “officer liability.” Officer liability can arise for failure to pay so-called business trust taxes, including federal and state withholding, sales and use, and other state and federal excise taxes. Following four rules helps avoid or minimize personal liability for business taxes.
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The establishment of a charitable giving plan can help ensure that you are maximizing the donations to your charities while also maximizing the tax benefits for you or your business.
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Entertaining clients at home? Take advantage of tax write-offs.
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Get back what you give: Escape paying taxes to the IRS for appreciation of donated shares.
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According to the IRS, you're self-employed if you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, an independent contractor, a member of a partnership or if you're otherwise in business for yourself. You can be a full-time employee and still have self-employment income from a side job. Avoid overlooking your tax obligations before it's too late with this guide that gets down to the nitty-gritty aspects of tax planning.
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