Business Law

The manufacturing sector is an important part of the United States economy. Many manufacturing companies are well-positioned to earn revenue and generate profits, but these companies also face a wide variety of legal issues that need to be monitored closely. A skilled business law attorney can provide proactive assistance with these matters, ensuring that a business can continue growing and remain on the path to success. Legal Issues Affecting Manufacturers Some of the most important legal issues that manufacturing companies may need to address include: Product liability – When consumers […]

The last few years have been a whirlwind of change. COVID-19 has revolutionized the way companies conduct business. As a society, we have become more reliant on the internet than ever before. Social media continues to grow rapidly in popularity. The days of checking the yellow pages for a plumber or searching the library bulletin board for a babysitter are over. For business owners and business leaders, the importance of remaining relevant in such a rapidly changing world cannot be overstated. Your products, services, marketing strategies, and business practices must […]

As a savvy business owner or a strong business leader, protecting intellectual property is crucial. You have worked long and hard to develop your business. When you neglect to trademark, copyright, or otherwise protect your intellectual property, this hard work can be exploited by others. Whether you want to trademark your company’s logo or business name or protect trade secrets and other confidential information, knowing how to safeguard trade secrets and intellectual property can be challenging. This is why many business owners work with a skilled business law attorney to […]

As discussed in previous blogs, preventing legal problems is always preferred over addressing them once they have arisen. As a business owner or business leader, shielding your company from lawsuits, compliance issues, tax problems, and other types of legal trouble should be a top priority. Strong employee training can protect your company from avoidable legal headaches and ensure that your employees properly fulfill job duties. Unfortunately, many business owners sabotage their company’s growth because they underestimate the significance of employee training. Evaluating Your Employee Training Programs Business leaders should regularly […]

In a small business, the most urgent issues may take up the majority of the business owner’s time and attention. However, it is important to take time to consider your company in a “big picture” sense. Is your business headed down a path that will result in long-term success? What issues are you overlooking on an everyday basis that could snowball into serious problems later on? When taking stock of your business, it is important to consider how the company culture is affecting productivity. Are your employees content? Do they […]

As any manager or business leader can tell you, finding and hiring the right employees is a key aspect of growing a successful business. Candidate interviews are typically the best way to determine if a candidate has the right skills and experience for the position. Interviewing job candidates is a skill that takes a great deal of practice to master. Employers should teach hiring managers how to effectively interview candidates and avoid questions that could put the company at risk. Mistakes during the interviewing process not only increase the chances […]

For those with dreams of business ownership, starting a business from scratch may seem like the best option. After all, startups give you the opportunity to develop the business according to your exact specifications. However, there are considerable disadvantages associated with this approach. For many entrepreneurs, buying an existing business is the better option. If you are interested in buying a business, expanding an existing business, or selling a business, consider these lesser-known alternatives in addition to the traditional approaches.    Stock Purchases and Asset Purchases In an asset purchase, the […]