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Going Out of Business Sale: 3 Legal Tips
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
You've decided to close your business, for better or for worse. Maybe you've hit your goal, and are now tying up loose ends. Or maybe your great idea didn't go...
Do You Need a Lawyer to Negotiate Your Commercial Lease?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
There are very few times then you must hire an attorney, but many times when you need to hire one. Which side do commercial leases fall on? The answer to that...
Should Your Company Offer Paternity Leave for Adoption?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Employee benefits in the family leave arena are rapidly evolving. Many employers are now offering paternity leave to allow fathers time to bond with their new...
NYC's FAQs on Sexual Harassment Training May Be Rules to Live By
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
This year, New York City passed a law requiring all private employers with 15 or more employees to provide annual, interactive anti-sexual harassment training...
Bird Cries Foul Over Beverly Hills Ban
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
In an interesting about-face, Bird is now using the law to claim its rights were violated when the Beverly Hills City Council voted to ban the company's...
Should You Crowdfund Your Small Biz or Startup?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're an entrepreneur or startup that's been banging on the doors of banks, best friends, and potential backers you barely know, it can be frustrating to...