During the holidays, religion can become a topic of discussion between employers and employees when they are needing to take time off for their beliefs or practices. Both employers and employees should be aware of EEOC laws surrounding religious discrimination … Continue reading →
December 4th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, employee, employer, general counsel, religion
Employment, Fundamentals, General, Litigation, Risk Management | 146 Comments »
Sometimes consulting agreements don’t work out the way the company envisioned. It might not have worked out because of poor performance, financial reasons, or another factor. In any event, terminating a consulting contract can get messy if done in the … Continue reading →
November 25th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, consulting contracts, contracts
Contracts, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management, Strategy | 162 Comments »
Starting a business is a major endeavor requiring a lot of patience and paperwork. Without the right forms, the process can turn into a nightmare. So what paperwork does one need to start a business? Articles of Incorporation or Organization … Continue reading →
November 18th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, business formation, business laws, general counsel
Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel | 129 Comments »
When a business has to lay off employees things can get tense and employees become fearful. To eliminate as much fear and panic as possible, follow the labor and employment law protocols laid out in the Worker Adjustment and … Continue reading →
October 26th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, employee, employer, general counsel
Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management | 127 Comments »
When a start-up or new business cannot access funding from traditional sources due to size, assets, or their stage of development, they often turn to venture capital investments. These investments are usually made as cash in exchange for shares and … Continue reading →
October 22nd, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, business formation, business laws, contracts, general counsel
Contracts, Fundamentals, General, Strategy | No Comments »
Effective corporate governance follows seven important characteristics that make up a code of ethics for a company’s leaders. They promote these characteristics through management of the business and its employees. The seven characteristics that make up good corporate governance are: … Continue reading →
October 7th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, Compliance, contracts, employee, employer, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Risk Management | 155 Comments »
A purchase and sales agreement relating to a business or company usually deals with selling said entity. Whether on the buying or selling end, knowing what to expect from these agreements is important. A purchase and sales agreement is the … Continue reading →
September 17th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, contracts, general counsel, sales
Contracts, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel | 168 Comments »
While patents are protected through registration and documentation, trade secrets are protected without any procedural formalities. Trade secrets can be protected for an unlimited amount of time, however. There are conditions the information has to meet to be considered a … Continue reading →
September 11th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Contracts, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property, Risk Management | 139 Comments »
It’s recommended that a new invention or idea be patented as soon as possible. But before filing a patent application, businesses should first ask themselves the following questions: Is it marketable? Personal market research should be conducted before applying for … Continue reading →
August 18th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, Fundamentals, General, Intellectual Property | No Comments »
Business owners have to be aware of many laws, including those dealing with employment discrimination. Laws have been added and changed over the years, making it difficult for business owners to stay up to date. Discrimination is one of the … Continue reading →
August 12th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, attorney, business laws, employee, employer
Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management | 1 Comment »