by e-LawLines | Nov 7, 2010 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Small Business Law
“It’s just ordinary lease stuff,” Frank said. After a short pause, he continued, “At least, I think it is.” Frank had just been given a document entitled “Standard Commercial Lease – Net.” He wasn’t an unsophisticated...
by e-LawLines | Aug 16, 2010 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
Assuming your company does not have 20 billion dollars stashed away in money reserves like BP Energy, many companies risk inadequate capitalization, or what is also referred to as “thin capitalization.” Inadequate capitalization generally means funding...
by e-LawLines | Jul 16, 2010 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
It is a nightmare scenario for any small business owner: your partner in business falls through, and you’re stuck working with someone you never intended to. It could happen in a variety of scenarios. Maybe your partner decides they would rather vacation in the...
by e-LawLines | Jun 16, 2010 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
As small business attorneys for almost 25 years, we have seen many trends, heard many business ideas and have been pitched countless “business opportunities.” During the course of that time, we have consulted on literally thousands of new start-up...
by e-LawLines | Mar 16, 2010 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
Many individuals embarking on starting their own businesses have a preconceived idea that they want to form a limited liability company (LLC ) instead of an S-Corporation. Often, and I am not making this up, their opinions arise from conversations with barbers!...
by e-LawLines | Jan 16, 2010 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law, Taxation
On a recent business trip to Indianapolis, you decide to take a client out for dinner, drinks and to a Pacers’ game. It’s win-win: you have a good time and you use the opportunity to earn some goodwill to promote your business. It’s a no-brainer that that...
