Business Law

Starting a business with a new partner can be an exciting time. After a while, however, the relationship can get complicated.Some conflicts between partners are simply part of working with other humans. Some disagreements can even be good for the business, because you...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will release a new and allegedly improved Form W-4 in the near future. The agency states the changes will help better ensure Form W-4 is in line with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The changes could mean complications for...

Intellectual property is a niche area that involves legal protections such as patents. Patents reward the patent holder with protection against others stealing their ideas. One argument in favor of these protections argues they encourage innovation by rewarding the...

Starting a business takes more than just a passion for a market idea. A successful entrepreneur must also have a bit of business acumen. One area to understand: when your business needs to incorporate or form an LLC or other type of entity. What is a certificate of...

Bayer, the multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company worth billions, acquired Monsanto to grow its crop science division in the summer of 2018. Unfortunately for Bayer, the acquisition has not unfolded as planned. Fortunately for entrepreneurs throughout...

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has made key holdings in recent years that limit the protections provided by patents. Not everyone is happy with the Court's impact on patent protections. As a result, further changes may be coming.How can we change a...

Tax Day is behind us, but the recent tax scramble serves as an opportunity to discuss the tax obligations of businesses. The type of business structure directly impacts tax obligations. Entrepreneurs that are considering choosing a business structure are wise to...

Controlling intellectual property online is a difficult task. Software, written works and even images can proliferate and the rightful owner may have a difficult time enforcing protections. The disputes that can arise were recently highlighted when a scientific group...

One of the key benefits to most types of business formation is protection from personal liability. Business owners may choose an LLC, LP or corporation for various reasons, but all three generally protect the owners from any debts or lawsuits the business itself may...

The legal marketplace is changing. Attorneys are doing more than just practicing law, they are becoming entrepreneurs and starting their own practices in their preferred area of law. Recent data shows 23 percent of legal practitioners were interested in opening their...