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30 Aug 2011, 9:26 am
A frequent question of business litigation and debt collection clients relates to recording telephone conversations: whether there are criminal implications and whether they can be used in a civil lawsuit. Contact a civil lawyer at Maginnis Law, PLLC at 919.526.0450 or by submitting a new case inquiry here to discuss whether it is appropriate to [...] [read post]
5 Jun 2012, 7:00 am
A business is what you make of it, and that's not just a marketing tactic or a business school platitude. When it comes to structuring your business, your selection of "entity" is key.
Do you own, stand to inherit, or are just plain curious about how to start a business (especially if you have been downsized in this economy)? If yes, then you should read a recent article in Forbes explaining the differences between a "C" and an "S" corporation. It is titled "C or S Corporation Choice is Critical for… [read post]
7 Nov 2011, 12:52 am
Due diligence is often a misunderstood and loosely applied concept. When buying a business in Texas, due diligence is a structured process that is critical to give a buyer confidence to purchase a company, and the ability to construct the terms to negotiate a business buyout. Typically, the due diligence terms are negotiated in a Letter of Intent (LOI). A CPA and a Texas business lawyer in Austin are useful resources to structure your letter of intent, due diligence process, and to analyze… [read post]
1 Dec 2010, 4:00 am
The Wall Street Journal Reports that many law firms have begun offering flat monthly fees to their business clients. Done correctly, these type of arranagements can be advantageous to the client and the firm. I have worked with several companies in this way for several years and prefer to charge flat fees for many different services including Iowa incorporations and LLC formation and franchise review services.
My philosophy is that most business clients would prefer to know how much something is… [read post]
5 Jan 2011, 7:16 am
Employers should take notice that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a standard business mileage reimbursement rate of 51 cents per mile for 2011. The business mileage reimbursement rate is used by many employers for computing the appropriate employee reimbursement amount in instances where an employee uses a personal vehicle for a work-related purpose. The new mileage reimbursement rate, which takes effect on January 1, 2011, represents a slight increase from the rate set by the IRS… [read post]
17 Oct 2012, 4:45 am
Originally posted 2011-07-12 08:30:35. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThe short answer is, rarely. Virginia is an at-will employment state. This means that an employer can discharge an employee for any reason or for no reason at all, just not for an unlawful reason. An employer who terminates an employee for an unlawful reason may be [...] [read post]
5 Jan 2009, 10:32 am
Wilmington-based coffee-house chain Port City Java has filed suit against its founder and former COO Don Reynolds. The suit, filed in New Hanover County Superior Court, alleges that Reynolds, his wife, and an LLC held by Reynolds, diverted funds from the company for personal use, including the purchase of real estate in Highland, NC. According to the Star-News, the suit was filed on December 23, and in keeping with the Rules of Civil Procedure, does not specify the dollar amount sought, but… [read post]
28 Oct 2010, 8:33 am
Under the recently passed Affordable Care Act of 2010, businesses should have started reporting group health care coverage in 2011. The Act requires businesses to report the value of employer-sponsored health coverage, by indicating the cost of the health insurance coverage they provide employees on each employee’s annual Form W-2. However, IRS has decided to delay such reporting requirements.
The IRS determined that interim relief was needed to to provide employers the time they need to make… [read post]
9 Mar 2010, 10:11 am
Whether you are looking to franchise your concept or looking to buy a franchise, the St. Louis Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo on March 27 and 28 is the place to be. Shelton & Power will be guest speakers presenting “Rake in the Dough while Avoiding Risk – Your Guide to Buying a Franchise the Smart Way.”
If you make it, please accept this admission coupon as our thanks:
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20 Jun 2012, 4:47 pm
Pursuant to Rule 36 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, any party to a lawsuit may serve written “Requests for Admissions” on any other party. Many Plaintiffs’ attorneys will serve Requests for Admissions with the Complaint and Summons. This happens frequently in debt defense, breach of contract, and other business law disputes. If [...] [read post]
4 Nov 2011, 11:59 am
North Carolina has traditionally limited recovery of attorney fees in business contracts to certain limited circumstances, even if the contract allowed for the recovery of attorney fees in the event of a dispute or litigation between the parties. However, North Carolina has issued a new law which allows for the recovery of reasonable attorney fees [...] [read post]
31 Oct 2010, 12:03 pm
The Tax Foundation has released its 2011 State Business Climate Index (PDF). The results are not surprising:
The ten states that had the best tax climates on the first day of the 2011 fiscal year (July 1, 2010), were South Dakota, Alaska, Wyoming, Nevada, Florida, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Utah and Indiana. The ten states with the least [...] [read post]
29 Aug 2009, 1:07 pm
At SLF, we can incorporate, organize, register, advise, and handle your initial legal matters to help ensure your company gets started on the right foot and is protected. We offer full business formation services. Below is a list of our corporate formation services and pricing for LLCs.
1. LLC Package (Basic) - $499
- $499 flat fee – includes $70 state filing fee.
- SLF checks LLC name availability.
- SLF prepares and… [read post]
3 Nov 2011, 11:57 am
The North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure require a defendant in a civil lawsuit to file an answer or other responsive pleading, such as a motion to dismiss, within thirty days after service of a complaint and summons. If the defendant does not timely respond, or otherwise contact plaintiff’s counsel, the plaintiff may move for [...] [read post]
15 Jan 2010, 5:46 pm
Utah Contract Attorney
Business contracts can make or break a company. At SLF we draft effective agreements that accurately reflect your understandings. Whether you are contracting with vendors, employees, customer, dealers, contractors, or any other third parties, we can protect you through the process of reaching an agreement. We give solid legal advice on your agreements and advise clients about potential side effects of their transactions.
It is important to get exactly what you expect out of an… [read post]
3 Oct 2011, 8:17 pm
Here’s the handout for my llinois WorkNet of Northern Cook County, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity & Crain’s Chicago Small Business Week presentation on social media & HR & legal issues. A PDF version is available here.
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8 Apr 2011, 5:00 am
Matt Brick has a super webinar on our Brick Gentry Web site on the Changes to Iowa Employment Law and Legislation. Employment law is a constantly shifting area of the law that has serious consequences for employers, even when making a good faith mistake. Matt's presentation covers important developments in employment law for both public and private employers in Iowa.
Want to hear a Webinar on a particular legal topic? Let us know what you would like to know more about.
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1 Apr 2013, 8:59 am
You might say that a family business is more than the sum of its parts. Unfortunately, those “parts” do not always see things the same way, whether it’s the family part or it’s the business part. Family businesses that successfully pass from generation to generation tend to toe the line in more ways than one. [read post]
20 Feb 2012, 4:06 pm
I am especially excited for the Second Annual Meeting & Agri-Tour of New York Agri-Women around the corner. Please check out itinerary for the Annual Meeting here and the agri-tour schedule in the Hudson Valley here. You can register for both events by competing this form and sending it my way. You can find directions to the Hyatt in Riverhead, New York here. If you are interested in running for a leadership position, please complete this form by Friday. [read post]
14 Nov 2012, 5:20 am
Yesterday's edition of the Ottawa Citizen carried a really interesting article about business owners wanting to retire and sell their businesses over the next ten years. What will that mean to them in terms of their financial plan? What will the huge number of businesses changing hands mean to Canadians as a whole? The big picture is bigger than most realize, as this article points out.
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