The Cost of Employees in Nevada
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For those of you who have employees in Nevada, you likely know that starting July 1, 2020, the minimum wage is beginning its ascent to $12.00 per hour. More significant…
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California Delivers Another Blow to Business Owners… Virtually Eliminates Independent Contractors
California lawmakers are at it again. On September 19, 2019, the Governor of California signed AB 5 into law. AB 5, essentially, creates a presumption that previously-believed independent contractors are…
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Question everything – especially your legal fees
In a recent exchange with a new client, there were significant questions about how attorney’s legal fees were earned and paid. The client previously had a bad experience with another…
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As a business law attorney, I prefer delivering good news
What happens when your business law attorney gives you bad news . . . or how do you know you have a good one? I have had two recent interactions…
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Why You Don’t See A Business Attorney On A Billboard
When people hear lawyer or attorney, they often think of people on billboards, television or clever jingles on the radio. Business attorneys are different and what we do is often…
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The cost of avoiding legal fees … priceless
I wrote recently about the importance of bringing your lawyer into your business decisions early and often (please see the article here). I have also previously written about how to…
Read More “Trust me, I’m a lawyer” isn’t just a punchline
I recently read an article that discussed the most effective use of a lawyer for a business. It covered a number of items, but what resonated for me was that…
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What are reasonable attorney’s fees?
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…
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Can You Keep A Secret? – The Attorney / Client Privilege
The Attorney / Client Privilege is one of the oldest, most respected and important privileges. The underlying purpose is to ensure that clients receive accurate and competent legal advice by…
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What should you bring with you when meeting your lawyer for the first time?
Although it shouldn’t be, meeting with a new lawyer can seem like an intimidating prospect. Generally, you are concerned about whatever issue brings you to need a lawyer. You are also…
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