A cautionary tale about partnership from Richard Fox on the Kauffman eVenturing site is an absolute must read. Fox shares how he thought his legal background would protect him well as he created shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, voting trusts, special bylaws and articles of incorporation when he entered into a business partnership. But even he was surprised
Rush Nigut Joins Brick Gentry, P.C. Law Firm
Today is my last day with the Sullivan & Ward law firm. This coming Monday I am taking a hop, skip and a jump over to the law firm of Brick Gentry, P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is actually almost literally true as the Brick Gentry law firm is located across the parking lot just to the west
Ten Tips for New Small Businesses
Here’s some great tips for new small businesses. Some terrific advice. The top ten tips as listed:
- Save up as much money as possible before starting.
- Start on a shoestring.
- Protect your personal assets.
- Understand how–and if–you will make a profit.
- Make a business plan, no matter how short.
- Get and keep a competitive edge.
- Put
Interview Tips to Live By
I don’t know a single employer that can’t use some good interview tips. Fortunately for us Ohio Employer attorney Jon Hyman shares how to avoid hidden interview traps and common stereotypes to avoid during job interviews.
These are great posts so be sure to check them out.
Deleted Email Case Provides Important Lessons
The Electronic Discovery Blog of K & L Gates has an informative post on a recent electronic discovery decision out of the Northern District of Georgia.
Retailer: Make Sure You’re Covered By Insurance
Brian Honnold of Professional Solutions Insurance Services shares important information on IowaBiz that every retailer should know about their insurance coverage when you build out your new retail space in your local mall or strip center.
If you don’t fully check out your coverages chances are you will be sorry.
Franchise Disclosure Document Pitfalls
Interested in franchising your business and have an extra 36 minutes?
You may want to listen to this informative podcast on AllBusiness featuring franchise lawyers Julie Lusthaus and Warren Lewis discuss the pitfalls of the Franchise Disclosure Document (formerly known as the UFOC).
The new amended FTC rule concerning franchise disclosure documents requires franchisors to
Blawg Review #147
Welcome to a RAGBRAI inspired Blawg Review. What is RAGBRAI? The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is an annual seven-day ride across the state. Heading into its 36th year, RAGBRAI is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. It’s not a race. It’s an experience. And since Blawg
.300 Won’t Get You Into the Employment Law Hall of Fame
A .300 batting average may get you into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame but winning only 30 percent of your employment lawsuits won’t do the trick.
See Mark Toth’s Manpower blog for the results of the Question of the Week – What % of employment lawsuits are won by employers? That’s right, only
Focus on Doing It Right the First Time
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