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Do good fences make good neighbors? Spring is a great time for projects, like putting up a new fence. Here are some tips to avoid having your new fence be a source of friction between you and your neighbors. Talk to neighbors who will be impacted by the fence before you do any work. You…

Do your remote employees know what you expect from them? If your business is like many others, you have recently had to reevaluate your work environment in light of global health concerns. Perhaps this included instilling social distancing, providing sanitation options, and allowing employees to work from home. As things get back to normal, you…

Is your company’s job application discriminatory? If your current job application contains questions related to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information, you could be violating anti-discrimination laws. While there are plenty of job application templates you can find online and elsewhere, the open positions in your company may require special…

Any growing business will inevitably be faced with decisions about hiring help, but how do you know whether to hire an employee or an independent contractor?  Navigating the decision requires understanding that the relationship between a business and its workers is complex and requires careful thought and often professional guidance. Having employees on the payroll…

As many students head back to school this fall, one of Cap City Law’s own will also be joining the academic hustle. Please join us in congratulating our partner, Nick Milner, on his acceptance into Georgetown University’s Executive LL.M. Program in Taxation. An LL.M degree, also called a Masters in Law, is tantamount to a…

When forming a business, you have numerous choices for the structure of your venture. Depending on your goals and the industry in which you work, you may find that a corporation, LLC, partnership or even a sole proprietorship is in your best interest. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages. However, what if you…