With a new president coming in to office, many experts have thoughts on where President-Elect Trump will lead key employment laws. Here are some key issues that could be affected by the change in power coming in January: DOL’s Final … Continue reading →
November 29th, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, Avoiding Litigation, business laws, employee, employer, employment contracts, employment immigration I-9
Compliance, Employment, Employment Contracts, Fundamentals, Risk Management, Uncategorized | 149 Comments »
One way to minimize company issues is to be aware of the risks within the company. To become aware of business risks and legal issues, the company needs to complete a business risk assessment. With an InnovaCounsel Business Risk Assessment, … Continue reading →
July 11th, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, Avoiding Litigation, business laws, general counsel
Compliance, Fundamentals, In-house Counsel, Risk Management | No Comments »
It can be hard for employees to disconnect after work hours are over. They might feel the need to check their work email to see if they got an important response. In an effort to reduce work-related stress, other countries … Continue reading →
June 6th, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, employee, employer
Compliance, Employment | 184 Comments »
In their general corporate legal work, InnovaCounsel directs the work of outside attorneys. This is a relationship that can be difficult to establish and maintain, but when it is balanced properly, it can be a fruitful relationship for the company … Continue reading →
March 1st, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, business laws, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Outsourced GC | 129 Comments »
With tax season in full swing, employers should know what could happen if they fail to file and mail W-2 forms. They could face hefty financial and legal repercussions. Businesses have an obligation to mail out W2 forms to their … Continue reading →
February 3rd, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, employee, employer, taxes
Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, Litigation | 1 Comment »
As 2016 begins, there are already trends popping up within the employment law arena. As the year progresses, here’s what employers can expect: Increase in FSLA initiatives and enforcement There’s a lot going on with wages right now, especially with … Continue reading →
January 25th, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, employee, employer
Articles, Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, Litigation, Risk Management | 1 Comment »
As regulations have increased within many industries, compliance programs have become more common. Corporate compliance programs ensure that all employees understand and follow the code of ethics laid out by the company. When creating a corporate compliance program, the organization … Continue reading →
January 18th, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Avoiding Litigation, business laws, Compliance, general counsel
Compliance, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Risk Management | No Comments »
Employment contracts, similar to consulting contracts, set forth the terms of the relationship between employer and employee. These contracts aren’t always common but there are some situations where they should be used. These contracts should address many aspects such as: … Continue reading →
December 17th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, business formation, business laws, contracts, employee, employer, employment contracts, general counsel
Contracts, Employment, In-house Counsel, Outsourced GC | 157 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 »
Compliance laws don’t just cover general business practices, they also govern specialty departments such as IT. These regulations deal with safeguarding sensitive data for both the customer and the business. By complying, business decreases risks such as fines, penalties, lawsuits … Continue reading →
November 4th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, Compliance, general counsel
Compliance, General, Intellectual Property, Risk Management | 164 Comments »