Category Archives: Small Business
Mistakes Small Business Make When Choosing a Trademark
When starting your small business, one of the most important elements is establishing your trademark(s). This is a critical element, as your trademark identifies your brand. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark as “a word, phrase, symbol and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of… Read More »
Vicarious Liability and What it Means as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, you already have enough on your plate trying to run a successful business, and ensuring you are in compliance with all laws, including employment and labor laws. If your business employs workers, something else you need to be keenly aware of is vicarious liability and the theory of respondeat… Read More »
Small Businesses and Legal Advice
Running a small business is like riding a bucking a bull; there are wild ups and downs, each down a potential disaster that could land you on your keister. Delays in shipping, unruly employees, fluctuating markets, any of these are conceivable pot holes on the road to financial success. Any smart business owner, regardless… Read More »
At Will Employment in Washington DC
One of the most heated debates in the United States is the various issues that are related to labor laws. One one hand, there is the company’s objective to remain in business and achieve its mandate more so with the pressure of the shareholders. On the other hand, there are the rights and privileges… Read More »
Business disputes are not uncommon in business environments.
Business disputes are not uncommon in business environments. These include ethical issues related to finance and investment, disputes over intellectual property right, breach of fiduciary duty, conflict in employer-employee relation, and disputes related to insurance. In some cases, it is not possible to reach an amicable solution to such disputes through arbitration and negotiation…. Read More »
Tax Breaks for Your Business
Tax planning is critical for businesses, and business owners should explore the tax incentives that are available with their attorneys before some of them expire. The U.S. Small Business Administration has compiled a list of tax breaks that are set to expire on December 31, 2013 unless Congress extends them: Equipment Purchase Deductions: Instead… Read More »
Tips for Selling a Small Business
Strategic planning is crucial to selling your business. An important step is drafting an accurate sales agreement that contains all relevant terms. The sales agreement should be developed with an attorney and should specify, among numerous other issues, everything a buyer intends to purchase. The U.S. Small Business Administration provides the following comprehensive and… Read More »
New Proposal? Old Offers? New Tax Proposal on the Table
In late July, President Obama put fresh energy into the upcoming legislative battle over corporate tax reform and the need for increased spending on new jobs and national infrastructure. While pushing the debate forward, these proposals offer a mixed bag — and highlight the need for a simpler, more comprehensive stand on taxes by… Read More »
Optimism Down Among Small Business Owners
Our firm has substantial experience assisting business owners and operators create and cultivate their enterprises. For small business owners, confidence in the government has bogged down with the sequestration and a new report suggests a decrease in small business optimism after several months of improvement. In July, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)… Read More »
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Your Business
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it unlawful for companies and their representatives to make payments to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business — even when such payments (bribes) typify business practice in that country. Historically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has prosecuted both the individual businessmen and the companies… Read More »
