While many business owners may have been led to believe that becoming a limited liability company (LLC) is simple and easy, it is still important to proceed carefully. Specific to the United States as a type of company that is private and limited, an LLC can be described as a business structure that combines the...Read More

By Patricia H. Anderson Business people who have agreed on the general terms of a deal often sign a “letter of intent” that lays out these terms in writing. The idea is to make sure that everyone is on the same page while a formal contract is being drafted. But what happens if you sign...Read More

By Dalton B. Floyd, Jr. Small business owners often must deal with a multitude of daily issues while also working to make financial ends meet. Everything from local, state, and federal taxes – to regulations, licenses, advertising costs, managing payroll and the focus on future growth – can be regular occurring challenges for any business...Read More

Mediation is a process in which a neutral person, the mediator, helps people involved in a dispute to negotiate effectively with each other, promotes constructive and creative bargaining tactics, brings the parties to closure, and ties down the settlement terms in writing. It is an area of expertise sanctioned by the American Bar Association and...Read More

There has been widespread national publicity given to several class action lawsuits concerning workplace discrimination over recent years, and it behooves all of us to re-examine the diversity programs of our businesses to determine if we have been successful in creating tolerant and understanding workplaces. As one of the most serious and challenging employment issues,...Read More