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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Inadvertent Contract Modifications
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Contracts are not set in stone. Although you may have initially negotiated and agreed on terms of a business relationship, those terms can be inadvert...
Employee Termination & Severance Agreements
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When firing an employee, there are certain steps that should be taken to protect the business from an post-termination claims, the most important of w...
Salesforce & Sex Trafficking: Vendor Liability for Client Actions
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The recent lawsuit against Salesforce highlights the importance of performing due diligence on clients and the possibility of being held culpable for ...
Taxation of Equity Awards
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In most cases, awarding equity for services leads to a taxable event where the person receiving the equity must claim the fair market value of that eq...
Structuring Equity Incentives
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Awarding equity in exchange for performance is a great way to both motivate employees/service providers and allow key personnel to share in the upside...
Avoiding Liability for Website Visitor Comments
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allowing your website visitors to comment and converse on your site can get you sued unless you follow strict guidelines. #DoneDeal
What to know about Project Labor Agreement
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Project Labor Agreements represent added requirements for any non-union business looking to do work on government contracts... here's what you need to...
Hiring Smart: 90 Day Probationary Period
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing a 90-day probationary period for new hires can potentially save you money and headaches. #DoneDeal
Choosing the RIGHT Attorney
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When selecting your legal representation, always remember that attorneys, like physicians, have particular areas of practice that they focus on... pay...
EP-42: Opportunity Zones - A Brief Introduction
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Opportunity Zones present the most significant opportunity for using private capital to facilitate economic development in underserved communities.
EP-41: Privacy, The Internet, & Your Brand
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether personal or professional, protecting your brand is a critical element of continued business growth. One of the most important forums where pro...
EP-40: FULL Disclosure
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When entering into any business relationship, fully disclosing all material facts is NOT an option.
EP-39: Franchising the RIGHT Way
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Franchising your business is more than just accepting money and allowing someone to use your brand. Understanding the process is critical
EP-38: Liability Waivers & Releases
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To truly bring finality to a business relationship, it is sometimes necessary for the parties to execute a liability waiver and release so that past c...
EP-37: Using Customs & Border Patrol in Protecting IP
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An often overlooked resources in protecting the intellectual property of a business is U.S. Customs & Border Patrol. This option is particularly usefu...
EP-36: Post-Deal Contingencies & Expectations
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entering into any deal requires long-term vision and a constant focus on the deal's end goal. The value/consideration given in the contract should be ...
EP-35: Verifying Deal Authority
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every deal requires that the party on the other side has the authority not only to sign the applicable contract but to also perform the duties under t...
EP-34: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When becoming an entrepreneur, it's not always necessary to start a business from scratch. Sometimes, the best way to enter entrepreneurship is to pur...
EP-33: Structuring Beyond the Deal
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Structuring deals as a business owner requires a continuous focus on your long-term business goals. Every deal, and its specific terms, should move yo...
EP-32: New Internet Sales Tax Rules
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that changes the landscape of how states can tax internet sales made to residents of their state b...
EP-31: A Marketing Convo w/ Rod Coleman
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing is one of the most pivotal aspects of operating a business. In this episode, Rod Coleman of Jackson Beverly Coleman Consulting discusses how...
EP-30: Keeping Affiliate Company Liabilities Separate
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Separating entities providing different products/services is a smart way to insulate those individual revenue streams from the liabilities of other di...
EP-29: M&A Through Life/Disability Insurance
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One-way Buy-Sell agreements can be a very useful tool in the context of succession planning (on the one hand) and business expansion through "alternat...
EP-28: Understanding Letters of Intent
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A letter of intent is a useful tool for making sure that two parties are on the same page when it comes to the material terms of a major transaction. ...
EP-27: Protection from Liabilities of Subcontractors
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Utilizing 1099 contractors as an extension of your business/workforce is natural. In utilizing these contractors, however, it's necessary to protect y...
EP-26: Duty to Protect Collected Data
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone understands that data has value, but it is equally important to understand the duties that come with the collection of consumer data.
EP-25: Maintaining Business Filings
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All business filings require routine update/maintenance filings. Whether it's your trademark, state filing, licenses, etc. you must be cognizant of ke...
EP-24: Fighting E-Commerce Chargeback Fraud
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business selling products/services online need to establish an understanding of the options available to (and why you should) fight chargeback fraud o...
EP-23: Trademark Co-Existence
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the ability to contractually agree to have two, would-be conflicting trademarks, registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Of...
EP-22: Facebook Lesson - Privacy Policy Enforcement
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Facebook "scandal" is a huge lesson in how companies can be liable for third-party uses of their consumers data, even if that data us and c...
EP-21: Understanding IP/Patent Protections
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not every idea is patentable; not all IP can receive "registered" protection. Understanding the strategy behind your IP is critical to maintaining bus...
How Binding Contracts Are Formed
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how and when you enter into binding agreements for your business is critical to effectively running your business.
How to Properly Dissolve Your Business
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Failing to properly dissolve and wind down your business could leave you on the hook (personally) for unpaid debts and outstanding liabilities. Do it ...
Changing How Your Business is Taxed
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New tax laws have made it necessary to re-evaluate how your business is taxed. It's important to know that you can change your default tax classificat...
Protecting the Value of Your Business Acquisition
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When purchasing a business, it's important to understand where the business derives its value from so that you can put provisions in place to keep tho...
Purchasing a Business w/ Someone Else's Money
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acquiring a business doesn't mean that you have to put forth all the capital. Strategic acquisitions include using either bank money and, most importa...
Structuring Biz Relationships
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Working jointly with other businesses is necessary for growth... but so is protecting your interests in that relationship.
Tax Reform & Small Business
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding tax reform as a small business owner could save you money in 2018 and beyond... This episode highlights some high level changes to the c...
Personal Trainer Protections
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New Year brings an influx of business for personal trainers. Personal trainers need to ensure that there contracts and operations are in order to prot...
Net Neutrality Repeal & Biz
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Net Neutrality Repeal could have negative impacts on small business, here are some of the ways.
Who owns the Source Code
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When utilizing outside vendors to create intellectual property for your business, it’s necessary to draft contract terms that vest full ownership ba...
Franchising Your Business
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Franchising a business is not as simple as you may think. If you’re looking to franchise your business concept, understanding the process is critica...
Debt vs. Equity Investments
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing the difference between debt and equity investments is necessary for businesses raising capital.
3 Ways to Modify a Contract
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understand the ways in which you can legally modify the terms of your business relationships.
Strategic Business Structuring
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Structuring your business to maximize tax efficiencies and separate certain business liabilities could save you headaches in future operations.
What is a Convertible Note
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Convertible instruments are often necessary for early stage companies... here are a few of the basics regarding them.
Reevaluating Biz Relationships
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Periodically reevaluating relationships is necessary to ensuring that it continues to work to your benefit.
Enforcing Noncompetes
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not all noncompete agreements are enforceable, makes sure that yours is.
Contract Term & Termination
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for the end of a business relationship is just as important as planning for the beginning.
Employee Handbooks
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Employee Handbooks can be critical to not only establishing company culture but to also providing additional support protection to your company.
Nonprofits w/ For-profit Subs
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best way to find a nonprofit is by creating a for-profit subsidiary
Profit Outside of a Nonprofit
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For-Profit activities & valuable intellectual property doesn’t always have to be “owned” by the nonprofit. Housing IP and commercial activities ...