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Protecting Your Business Interests Legally

Starting a small business is a big risk in many ways. It’s easy to get fixated on the financial risks, but you also open yourself up to all kinds of legal liabilities. It’s important to make sure that you protect yourself personally, and your business as an entity. You should start by retaining an experienced business lawyer. My blog is here to help small business owners learn about the different legal issues they may face. Learn about employee rights, your environmental responsibilities, and your property liability, among other things. If you’re legally protected, your chances of staying in business for a long time go way up.

Protecting Your Business Interests Legally

    Ready To Apply For Adoption? How To Prepare The Right Way
    If you really want to adopt a child but you weren't always the most responsible adult, you'll want to hire a lawyer to help you through the adoption process. A lawyer can help you fill out the application to showcase why you will be a great parent and to deflect anything negative that could be on your record or in your past. There are a lot of different things that you'll want to prepare for before meeting with your lawyer, and before submitting your applications.

    Injured On The Job In Another State Or Country? Will Workers' Compensation Cover Your Claim?
    In today's increasingly globalized business market, it's not unusual for employees to travel from state to state -- or even country to country -- as part of their primary job duties. However, assuming that your out-of-state activities are covered by your employer's current workers' compensation insurance policy can sometimes be a costly mistake. What happens if you're injured on the job while outside your home state, and is there anything you can do to protect yourself?

    5 Common Myths About Auto Accidents & Injuries
    If you were recently in an auto accident and you're interested in filing a lawsuit, you might be nervous because of some of the myths that are floating around. Some myths about auto accident cases have turned into what people think is common knowledge, and they deter some people from even bothering to hire a lawyer. Before you throw in the towel, make sure you know the truth so you can have the knowledge to determine your next steps.

    Can You Legally Break Your Lease If Wild Bears are Stalking Your Home?
    In the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", a human girl invades the home of a family of bears. In real life, however, it's not as unusual as you think for bears to crash into human residences and makes themselves at home. If you find yourself suddenly plagued with unwanted visits from bears in your area, you may be able to break your lease early and move somewhere safer. Here's more information about this issue.

    Think It Through: The Connection Between Moving Out During A Divorce And Status Quo Orders
    Divorce is common in the U.S., with approximately 40% to 50% of married couples choosing to file for divorce due to different reasons. If you can no longer make your marriage work, it's important that you protect yourself financially and emotionally during the divorce. The first thing you should do is to consult with a divorce attorney. An experienced attorney can walk you through all of the options you have. In particular, many Americans make the mistake of moving out of their own home during the divorce, which is probably the worst thing you can do.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Initial Public Offerings
    If you own a business and are considering going public, you may be considering an initial public offering. An initial public offering, or IPO, allows the public to buy into your company using stocks. If you have never done this before, you may have many questions about this process. Getting answers to your questions will help you make an informed decision as to whether this is strategically the best move for your company at this time.

    How To Keep From Becoming An Emergency Response Vehicle Statistic
    In most situations, when you hear sirens coming up quickly behind you, you first check to see if you have done anything wrong. When you realize that they are emergency response vehicles, your next thought is how to quickly get out of the way. Unfortunately, your quick reactions combined with their high speeds, can sometimes put you at risk of being involved in an accident.  While the responsibility of avoiding accidents is on both of you, doing your part is easier when you know a little more information.

    What Language Should You Include In Your Custody Agreement To Avoid Costly Disputes Later?
    Parenting a young child can be one of the most challenging tasks an individual will ever encounter -- and these challenges are only compounded when you must co-parent your child or children with someone with whom you can barely remain civil. Moving a child between two households on a regular basis can lead to frequent scheduling disputes, and you may face an unpleasant set of options when disagreements with your ex-spouse arise that weren't covered or contemplated by your initial custody decree.