Business Law
How a Business Lawyer Can Help Resolve Partnership Disputes in Washington State
Every partnership starts on the same footing: two people who trust each other enough to build something together. That trust gets tested the moment the business grows faster than the plans behind it. Roles blur, money gets tight, and easy decisions start turning into arguments. When that happens, you need a business law attorney who can help you figure…
Read MoreLegal Mistakes That Can Cost Your Business (And Prevention Tips)
Most business owners do not lose sleep over legal risk until it becomes a real problem. A contract dispute that was easily preventable, a compliance gap that grew quietly for months, a business structure that looked fine until someone filed a claim. By then, options narrow and costs climb fast. Legal mistakes are rarely dramatic.…
Read MoreSuccession Planning for Small Law Firms
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Read MoreMediation for Business
Employing the benefits of mediation to resolve business disputes Business disputes are more than an inconvenience for your company. These situations represent the possibility of financial loss, disruption to your company operations and much more. When your Washington business is involved in any type of dispute, it is in your interests to take immediate steps…
Read MoreRemote Workers
Employers with remote workers: Avoid these 3 potential legal issues The COVID-19 pandemic upended our country. Schools shut down. Cities and states issued stay-at-home orders. Our front-line workers put themselves and their families at risk during uncertain times to try and help their communities get through the pandemic. We learned many lessons during these tough…
Read MoreCCL Business Contracts
Creating an enforceable business contract Successfully navigating the world of small business means that you will encounter your fair share of contracts over the years. Constructing a business contract is an important task that can help prop up the stability of your business. Unfortunately, it can be easy to make a seemingly minor error that…
Read MoreCCL Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you considering a merger or acquisition? Every success in your corporation is cause for celebration. Whether these successes exceed your goals or are helping you move toward them, it is likely your shareholders are enjoying the rise in their stock values and the confidence this instills. However, part of the success of any business…
Read MoreDo your remote employees know what you expect from them?
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…
Read MoreIs your company’s job application discriminatory?
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…
Read MoreShould I hire “employees” or “independent contractors”?
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…
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