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...
by e-LawLines | Oct 16, 2009 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
Employment agreements have become a popular tool in the business world, in both big and small business. Employment agreements establish vital terms and avoid misunderstandings such as “at-will” or other termination provisions. Most employment agreements will contain...
by e-LawLines | Sep 16, 2009 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
E-Verify, the Internet-based system used to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired and current employees, is now a mandatory requirement for companies to obtain contracts with the federal government and the State of Missouri. E-Verify is...
by e-LawLines | May 1, 2009 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law
Many entrepreneurs are familiar with the basic concept of incorporating or organizing a business entity; however, there are so many different types of entities that an entrepreneur can become understandably confused. We recognize those letters at the end of the...