Chris Moander of the Wisconsin Business Law and Litigation Blog shares his take on the timeless advice that business people can pay for it now . . . or pay for it later. Chris points out that many business people sadly lump legal services into the "too costly" or "unnecessary" categories when it comes to
Business Lawyer Says Every Client Should Want a Lawyer that Blogs
Terri Rasmussen of the Ohio Practical Business Law Counsel blog says that every client should want a lawyer that blogs. As you might guess, I agree.
Why is it important, you ask? Terri shares her thoughts (with some comments by me):
- Knowledgeable Entrepreneur. The blogging lawyer thinks in broader terms about what they want
Humbled and Having Fun!
It’s always nice when people say great things about you but I am particularly humbled by a recent post from What About Clients? WAC? is one of the great blogs (and I do mean great as evidenced by their award as the Best All Business Blog for 2007 by the ABA). I respect
Builders Must Be Careful to Keep Corporate Entities Up-to-Date
I have often stressed the need for business people to follow corporate formalities and keep their corporations or limited liability companies up-to-date. However, the recent decision impacting builders from the Iowa Supreme Court makes it significantly more important for builders and other contractors to do so.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruling essentially says that builders must
Assembling the Right Team Critical to Your Business Success
I often tell clients it is important to establish relationships with at least four individuals when they start a business:
- Lawyer
- Accountant
- Banker
- Insurance Agent
But in order to have a starting five we need to add a fifth professional. Who would I add? How about a marketer?
But the real reason I
Iowa Immigration Bill Targets Employers
Under a new Iowa immigration bill, employers that repeatedly employ illegal aliens would face civil penalties of up to $10,000 and up to a year in jail under legislation being proposed in the legislature. Employers would be exempt from penalties if they seek verification of a worker’s citizenship status through the Department of Homeland Security’s
IowaBiz Breakfast Series Presentation
This Wednesday morning (Jan. 16th) I will speak at the IowaBiz breakfast series on the How To Avoid Legal Surprises for Your Company. The presentation begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Professional Solutions Insurance Services’ Building, 14001 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa.
Thanks to our hosts from Professional Solutions Insurance Services. So far, the series has been
Buy-Sell Agreements Resource
Is your business in need of a buy-sell agreement? Don’t know how to get started?
An excellent resource worth considering is a book from Z. Christopher Mercer called Buy-Sell Agreements: Ticking Time Bombs or Reasonable Solutions? A blog post from Mercer worth reading also raises an excellent point regarding buy-sell agreements:
If you are in the process of
Legal Checklist for Starting a Business in Iowa
With 2008 fast approaching perhaps you are considering the pursuit of the American Dream to own your own business. But where do you start? Here are some helpful legal tips to consider before you start your Iowa business:
1. Find out the availability of your proposed business name. You can do a quick search
Edwards Campaigns with Most Famous Client Before Iowa Caucus
Abe Lincoln, Freedom Fighter (1978)
Abe: I don’t know about this politician business.
Judge: What do you mean by that?
Abe: If I have to sacrifice my integrity for politics, I guess I’ll just have to stay a lawyer!
Up to this point I have avoided blogging on politics and the Iowa caucus. It’s