Blogs

Financing/Funding

#businesslaw, #crowdfunding, #startupbusiness, business

Traditionally, a new or expanding business could seek capital from borrowing money or seeking more traditional investors. In today’s digital age, Crowdfunding has become a viable source for new or…

How to survive a business divorce

September 19, 2017

#businessdivorce, #businesslaw, #dissolution, #limitedliabilitycompanies, #nondisclosureagreements, #OperatingAgreements, #shareholderagreements

Contracts/Agreements

I often tell people that starting a small business with a partner is similar to a marriage. You share your hopes and dreams for creating a successful future with someone…

New domestic violence law to affect all employers come January 1.

August 9, 2017

#2017NevadaLegislature, #businesslaw, #employmentlaw, #humanresources, #nevadalaw

A new law affecting all employers, regardless of size, will take effect January 1, 2018. If one of your employees, or his/her family member(s), is the victim of domestic violence,…

The Mother of All Laws – The Impacts of the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act

July 17, 2017

#2017NevadaLegislature, #businesslaw, #Employeehandbook, #employmentdiscrimination, #employmentlaw, #humanresources, #Pregnantworkers

On June 2, 2017, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (the “Act”) into law. Some of its provisions became effective immediately. The rest take effect…

Nevada Legislature interferes with your business’ prevention of competiton

June 14, 2017

Contracts/Agreements, Employment/HR

#businesslaw, #employmentlaw, #noncompete, #nondisclosureagreements

As you are aware, Gordon Law has previously provided information on Nevada’s laws concerning covenants not to compete. (Please see https://gordonlawlv.com/id-tell-id-kill-sue-disclosing-trade-secrets-best-way-protect-business-trade-secrets/#.WT2gIGjyvD4.) However, at the eleventh hour, the Nevada Legislature has…

Anticipating problems – how to resolve disputes

May 9, 2017

Contracts/Agreements, Disputes/Litigation

#arbitration, #businesslaw, #contracts, #disputeresolution, #litigation, #mediation

One of the areas in which Gordon Law assists its clients is identifying problems before they occur and then either preventing or minimizing them once they do occur. You can…

The negotiating mindset

April 17, 2017

Contracts/Agreements

#agreements, #businesslaw, #contracts, #corporatelaw, #negotiation

Each and every day, in a multitude of ways, we all negotiate. Whether you are negotiating with your spouse, your child, your coworker or on a multimillion dollar contract, your…

For discriminating readers

March 15, 2017

#businesslaw, #EEOC, #employmentdiscrimination, #employmentlaw, #humanresources

As an employer you need to be continually attentive that you are not running afoul of discrimination laws. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal…

Breaking up is hard to do

February 9, 2017

#employmentlaw, #firing, #humanresources, #termination