18 Big Legal Mistakes Startups Sometimes Make
A potentially devastating legal mistake is not having all employees sign intellectual property agreements before they work with the startup. ~ Julia Kelly, Managing Partner, Rigits
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Why Are Trademarks Important for Startups? 12 Answers
Trademarks protect a startup’s brand name, logo, and other intellectual property, ensuring that competitors cannot copy or imitate them. ~ Ryan Flannagan, CEO and Founder, Nuanced Media
14 Tips for Maintaining Proper HR Documentation
You can have the most detailed documentation, but if there is no follow-through on the actions it states will be taken, then it does little good. ~ Alexandre Bocquet, Founder and CEO, Betterly
When Should I Incorporate My Business?
A word to the wise: if you sign a document prior to incorporation, you may still be personally liable for that specific agreement. So, incorporate sooner rather than later once profits are progressing. ~ Allan M. Siegel, Partner and Attorney, Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata Siegel, P.C.
R&D Tax Credits: 6 Things to Know Before Claiming
Before claiming R&D tax credits, companies should know the eligibility criteria for such credits. ~ ley Beam, Managing Attorney, Douglas R. Beam, P.A.
11 Things an LLC Operating Agreement Should Include
It should also provide for dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration clauses in case disagreements arise between members. ~ Linda Shaffer, Chief People Operations Officer, Checkr
SAFE Notes Explained: 14 Things Founders Should Know
It’s important for investors to understand how the conversion of their notes to equity could influence the size of their personal stake in the business. ~ Ian Wright, Managing Director, Business Financing
8 Ways to Proactively Encourage Attorney Well-Being
Transforming one of your conference rooms into a designated wellness area can be an option to encourage well-being for attorneys. ~ Deepa Tailor, Owner and Founder, Tailor Law
Cryptocurrency In Employee Benefits: 13 Business Leaders Weigh In
While cryptocurrency benefits and compensation might sound hot, there are serious complexities to iron out before this can happen securely. ~ Daniel Apke, Land Investing Online
12 Brand Recognition Strategies for Legal Practices
If a legal practice can highlight how it’s making a difference in society, that can help with brand recognition. ~ Jibran Qazi, MCPD