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5 Common Ways Business Owners Expose Their Personal Assets to Liability
Many business owners’ worst fear is losing their home or their money in a lawsuit. For this reason, they incorporate their businesses. If...
Jun 20, 2017


Your Company’s Contingency Plan: How A Buy-Sell Agreement Can Benefit Your Business
Relationships are critical in business, especially when it comes to your co-owners or partners. It is crucial to place your trust in...
May 20, 2017

Business Licenses: Which Ones Do You Need and Why?
Business Licenses, when you have a booming business concept, a location in mind, and a plan of action all lined up. What’s next? Before...
Apr 20, 2017


Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe: How to Protect Trade Secrets with a Nondisclosure Agreement
Can you keep a secret? When your company has confidential information that needs to stay in your company, there is a contract that you...
Mar 20, 2017


The Prenup for Entrepreneurs: Why Your Business Needs an Operating Agreement
An operating agreement is a document used to set the rules and structure for management, decision-making, dispute resolution, and...
Feb 21, 2017

LegalZoom Loses Lawsuits: Drawbacks to the DIY Approach to Litigation
Online services exist for just about anything. Sometimes, they can offer convenience and speed, like an online bank account. But what...
Jan 20, 2017

Start Your Startup: Five Steps to Starting a Business Legally
Your brain is probably brimming with ideas for your startup, but ideas require action before they can take shape! Follow these 5 steps to...
Dec 16, 2016


5 Common Issues That Arise in Corporate Governance
Corporate governance is the term used to describe the balance among participants in the corporate structure who have an interest in the...
Nov 20, 2016


Copyright vs. Trademark: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
In today's complex business landscape, protecting your intellectual property has become increasingly crucial for long-term success. While...
Oct 20, 2016


Understanding the “Why?” and “What?” of Written Partnership Agreements
There are bumps in every road to success. That is part of the reason why having a written partnership agreement is so essential for...
Sep 20, 2016


Choosing a Business Entity: The Pros and Cons of Forming a C-Corporation in Florida
Individuals who must decide on business entities are faced with a variety of options including corporations, limited liability companies,...
Aug 23, 2016


Choosing a Business Entity: The Pros and Cons of LLC in Florida
In Florida, there are several ways that a new business can legally organize, including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships,...
Jul 25, 2016


Preventing Employees from Becoming Liabilities: 4 Key Benefits of Using Non-Compete Agreement
Your employees should be your company’s greatest asset, but under some circumstances they can quickly turn into liabilities. As an...
Jun 23, 2016


Work Life Balance: 4 Useful Tips to Help You Avoid Startup Burnout
There are few things more exciting and satisfying than starting your own company. For many people, the joy of creating something and...
May 24, 2016


5 Challenges Inherent with Digital Intellectual Property
There is no denying that intellectual property (IP) law can be complicated. Even so, protecting your company’s name, logo and other...
Apr 21, 2016


Pros and Cons of Using a Term Sheet
A term sheet is a vital tool utilized in numerous types of business transactions. [1] In its simplest form, a term sheet—also known as a...
Mar 21, 2016


5 Essential Elements of a Confidentiality Agreement
Growing up, did you ever enter into a verbal confidentiality agreement with a friend? Did you ever share a valuable secret based on the...
Feb 23, 2016

Muir Named 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Muir & Associates is proud to announce that founding partner Jane Muir was recognized as a 2016 “Super Lawyers Rising Star.” The Super...
Jan 26, 2016


5 Ways to Prepare Your Company for the Inevitability of Getting Sued
Before you read this blog, it is essential that you understand one key thing: there is no way to completely eliminate your company’s risk...
Jan 25, 2016


Prenuptial Agreement and Responsible Business Ownership
You’re madly in love, you say? You’re going to be together forever, you say? Your fiance isn’t even interested in your business, you say?...
Dec 22, 2015
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