Contracts/Agreements – Gordon Law LV

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

April 17, 2018

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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

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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…

How to survive a business divorce

September 19, 2017

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Contracts/Agreements

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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…

Nevada Legislature interferes with your business’ prevention of competiton

June 14, 2017

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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

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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

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Contracts/Agreements

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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…

Making an Agreement to Agree – Letters of Intent

July 23, 2016

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Contracts/Agreements

#businesslaw, #contracts, #leases

Letters of Intent (LOI) are used on a regular basis to spell out basic terms of an agreement prior to actually entering into a full and complete agreement. Most often…

To disclose or not to disclose

May 26, 2016

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Contracts/Agreements

#businesslaw, #contracts, #nondisclosureagreements

TO DISCLOSE OR NOT TO DISCLOSE? The Question of Non-Disclosure Agreements If you are contemplating entering into a business relationship with someone, the first agreement you may encounter is a…

Now is the time to amend your operating agreement

May 1, 2016

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Business Organization, Contracts/Agreements

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If you have a Nevada Limited Liability Company (“Nevada LLC”) and you have worked with me in the past, you know I believe it is vital for you to have…

Why does my business need a document retention policy?

April 5, 2016

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Contracts/Agreements

In answering the question, let’s start with the definition of a document retention policy. Instead of using unnecessary legal terminology, consider the policy as simply a document management policy. In…