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What are some common startup mistakes to avoid?
Getting a startup off the ground is no easy feat. There are plenty of legal issues startup owners must navigate, in addition to developing amazing products, enlisting quality staff and making decisions about company marketing. Proper navigation of these issues can...
How can you enforce your trade secret rights?
As a business owner, you may have trade secrets that give your business a competitive edge over the companies that offer similar products. Consequently, maintaining the secrecy of these trade secrets is vital to your business and its success. But what remedies do you...
Can you commit healthcare fraud by mistake?
You may think you would know if your healthcare practice utilized fraudulent services. However, you may not realize your practice is committing fraud until you receive legal notice. It is important to make sure you do not unknowingly commit healthcare fraud....
Can my new business’s former owner compete against me?
As you negotiate the purchase of your ideal business, prepare yourself for the possibility that the seller may move to another location in Kentucky and open a new, nearly identical company in direct competition with you. You can protect your new interests from the...
When to update your estate plan
Creating your estate plan is only one step in the process of putting things in place for your heirs. It is equally important that you keep your plan up to date as things change in your life to prevent surprises for your loved ones such as the exclusion of an heir or...
What are warning signs of a Ponzi scheme?
While Ponzi schemes have been around for decades, they may still be hard for you to recognize before you lose money. With a high percentage of financial investment transactions occurring over the internet, it may be even more challenging to recognize a fraudulent...
What issues may arise as businesses re-open?
As our community continues to “flatten the curve” and state and local governments begin to relax or remove stay-at-home orders, employers face unprecedented issues as they return to work. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlighted...
Should I hire independent contractors or employees?
One of the proudest moments that entrepreneurs have is getting to the point where they are hiring people to work for their company. In many ways, it is a huge step both financially and ideologically. In the US, workers generally operate under two designations:...
How can companies protect their trade secrets in unusual times?
In the wake of natural disasters, many employees may be told to work from home in order to “flatten the curve” and limit the effects caused by such events. Many businesses may need to quickly adjust the way they do business to facilitate this transition while keeping...
How does unemployment affect non-compete agreements?
It is no secret that the unemployment rate in the United States is the highest it has been in the country’s recorded past. While the cause of these unemployment surges may be out of our control, businesses may be at increased risk of losing a significant market share...
