Blogs

California assaults business again (or reason 1,000,017 why I should move my business to Nevada)

May 11, 2018

Businesses that are concerned about the overreach of taxes and regulations from the state government continue learning how hostile California is to business owners. On April 30, 2018, the California…

Weed and Work

May 9, 2018

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Employment/HR

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada’s most recently reported unemployment rate is roughly five percent. Many employers are scrambling to find qualified employees as the economy is hitting…

In business contracts, is it better to ask for permission or forgiveness?

April 17, 2018

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Contracts/Agreements

In typical lawyer-speak, the answer to the questions is…it depends. In a few recent transactions, this question has come up for my clients and I think that with contract negotiations…

What is a Buy-Sell Agreement and why do you need one?

March 13, 2018

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Contracts/Agreements, Estate Planning

A Buy-Sell Agreement is an agreement between the owners of a business that provides for when and how one owner can buy out the other’s interest. All businesses should have…

Death is a certainty of life – are you properly protecting your business and your family

February 14, 2018

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Estate Planning

As a business owner, it is likely that a significant portion of your wealth (and your family’s security) is intertwined with your business. You have spent countless years and immeasurable…

What are reasonable attorney’s fees?

January 6, 2018

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Attorney/Client Relations

The first concern that any client has is “how much is this going to cost me?” When you hire a lawyer, you may be hit with sticker shock and cannot…

#MeToo – How to prevent sexual harassment claims and how to address them if they are made.

October 31, 2017

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Employment/HR

In the wake of the sexual harassment claims being raised in the entertainment industry, there has been a robust conversation about those women who feel as though they have been…

The SAFE way to Crowdfunding

October 25, 2017

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Financing/Funding

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

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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

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Employment/HR

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,…