Employer Compliance

If you are starting a business or operating one, assure that if you hire workers, that you comply with both State and Federal laws.

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Copyright Registration Checklist

You will need the  following information with regard to the work for which you will request copyright registration.

Independent Contractor or Employee

As a business owner, it is essential that you correctly determine whether individuals providing services to your company are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you are responsible for withholding of  income taxes, withholding and payment of Social Security and Medicare taxes, and payment of unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. Where the service provider is an independent contractor, you generally are not responsible for withholding or paying any taxes on the payments provided to the independent contractors.

Understanding the Commercial Lease

Business people should know that certain rights that are available to residential tenants are not available to commercial tenants.  Commercial tenants are presumed to be sophisticated and not requiring as much protection from the law. Also, Landlord's typically have the leverage in the commercial lease deal, so it is even more important that the commercial tenant take steps to protect its interests.

Before collaborating, consider that absent a well-drafted, comprehensive, Collaboration Agreement, your investment will be at substantial risk.  Here are some important issues that should be addressed in a well drafted Collaboration Agreement.

Collaboration Agreement Checklist

Before collaborating, consider that absent a well-drafted, comprehensive, Collaboration Agreement, your investment will be at substantial risk.  Here are some important issues that should be addressed in a well drafted Collaboration Agreement.

BUILDING A BUSINESS IS LIKE BUILDING A HOME.

Building a business is like building a home.  You would not use drywall to support a home, because it would not survive the elements (rain, storm, etc.) and would result in a loss of substantial investment.  Similarly, contracts are support beams for businesses.  If you don't utilize solid comprehensive business contracts, the business investment is at substantial risk.

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