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Work for Hire: More Complicated Than It May Seem

Does your company own the article, manual or handbook that it paid a contractor to write for the company? Does your company own the photographs that it paid a photographer to take? Does your company … Read More

Who Should Pay My Attorneys’ Fee?

Ingrained in the fabric of American Law is the notion that each party should be responsible for her own attorneys’ fees, regardless of the outcome. Although this may be true in most cases, there are … Read More

What Lenders Want to See

With the American economy limping along, a great deal of attention has been focused recently on the availability of credit. Borrowers complain that bankers aren’t making loans, and bankers complain that their willingness and ability … Read More

The Use of Business Entities for Asset Preservation

One of the most effective ways to protect a business owner’s personal assets is to operate the business through a corporation, LLC, limited partnership, or other limited liability entity (“LLE”). LLEs are considered “persons” under … Read More

The Essential Role of Insurance in a Business Succession Plan

One of the most common concerns that an owner of a closely-held business faces regarding business succession is liquidity. How can the future owners of the business, be they family or key employees, pay the … Read More

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