How to Defend Your Intellectual Property From Misuse

For many emerging companies, the most valuable assets are ones that aren’t tangible. It’s easy to think of property as only the physical things you use to build your business. In reality, though, the most important building blocks for your company are usually the...

What You Need to Do Before You Incorporate as a Single-Member LLC

It’s an exciting day for any entrepreneur when the time comes to officially turn yourself into a business. There are many benefits to forming a single-member LLC, including favorable tax implications, limitations on personal liability, and minimal regulatory...

Non-Compete Clauses

So, you’ve decided to form an LLC and turn your dream into a legitimate business. By now, you’ve probably read lots of advice on the steps to you need to take to make your LLC official, including drafting an Operating Agreement. Most resources, however, don’t give you...

Stock Options for Your Key People, What’s the Best Strategy?

Once your business starts to take off, it’s natural to want to share your success with the people who have helped and supported you along the way. One popular way to do this is through the issuance of stock options. Offering equity to your employees can benefit your...

Employment Agreement Are Crucial

In an ideal world, employment relationships would be non-contentious. In reality, what began as an amicable arrangement all too often devolves into disagreements and disputes. The best way to protect yourself from potential future conflicts is to enter into an...