Q: I am looking to purchase a building in which to operate my business. Should I use a separate entity to own the building? A: In most situations, yes. Holding
Know the Law: Separating Business Assets and Real Estate
NIL – Why You Should Care
Last month marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision, NCAA v. Alston, which opened the door for student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness,
Know the Law: What Does It Mean for a Business Entity to “Check the Box”?
Q: What does it mean for a business entity to “Check the Box”? A: The phrase “Check the Box” refers to eligibility of certain business entities to elect how they
What To Do if an OSHA Violation Arrives
Accidents happen. It can happen to even the most safety-minded employers. An employee falls from a ladder and breaks a bone. A worker is injured on a piece of machinery.
IRS Announces New Retirement Plan Pre-Examination Program
The Internal Revenue Service announced last week that it was piloting a pre-examination retirement plan compliance program beginning this month. This program involves the IRS notifying an employer by letter
What’s Mine is Maybe Yours: Spotting IP Chain of Title Issues in M&A Transactions
Intellectual property (“IP”) is a key business asset that provides important rights and competitive advantages. In the merger and acquisition (“M&A”) context, IP is often given special consideration when negotiating
Know the Law: Regulatory Compliance and Liability for Oil Storage Tanks
Q: I recently purchased land with an aging oil storage tank on it. What liability do I have if it is leaking? A: Strict compliance with all applicable environmental laws
Know the Law: DIY vs. Hiring a Business Lawyer to Help Launch Your Startup
Q: There are so many business formation resources online. Why should I hire a lawyer to help me launch my startup company? A: With a quick internet search, founders can
Protecting Intellectual Property From Infringement on Amazon
What does a business do when it finds its copyright is being infringed by an online seller? Consumers and businesses alike know and appreciate the value and dominance of Amazon
The Importance of Retirement Plan Oversight
On April 26th Fidelity Investments announced that it was expanding its retirement plan investment offerings to enable employers to offer digital assets, specifically bitcoin, as an investment option in 401(k)
Cyber: What Is the Role of an Attorney?
Businesses often mistakenly believe that cyber is task for information technology (IT). They do not know that attorneys play a critical role in security and privacy, or they do not
An Overview of Florida’s Tenancy by the Entireties Law
Florida’s housing market has consistently been at or near the top of the hottest markets during the last several years. Zillow named Tampa, Florida as the hottest city in the
Groundwater Rules Confusion
Supreme Court’s discharge regulation ruling raises ‘functional equivalency’ questions. Federal courts are now applying, with some real difficulty, the recent, dramatic expansion of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) by the
Know the Law: Legal Implications for Student Athletes and NIL
Q: What does “NIL” mean, and how might it affect me or my child? A: Simply put, NIL refers to one’s “Name, Image, and Likeness.” More particularly, the news surrounding
Know the Law: New Hampshire Advance Directive and the Agent’s Authority
Q: What is an Advanced Directive and what authority does it provide my Agent? A: The New Hampshire Advance Directive contains two parts – the Durable Power of Attorney for
Office Hoteling: Are Reserved Workspaces Right for Your Hybrid Company Needs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans work, probably forever. When government quarantine orders required companies to shutter their offices and send employees home, employers soon found out that