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Small Business Asset Protection and Succession Planning
August 15th, 2025
For every small business owner, two of the most crucial concerns are protecting business and personal assets and planning for long-term continuity and stability of the business. A business law attorney helps a small business owner address both types of concerns by guiding the owner through making sound decisions for asset protection and business su…
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What Types of Intellectual Property Should a Small Business Protect?
July 17th, 2025
Intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents, can have significant value for a small business. Every business owner should be attentive to intellectual property (IP) generated in their business and take the necessary steps to protect their IP legal rights. A business law attorney can help an owner identify intellectual propert…
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How To Pass Your Business Along Your Family
June 17th, 2025
If you own a business, it is easy to neglect planning for the future of the business when day-to-day operations consume all your attention. When you plan to pass your business along to your family, business succession planning is crucial to ensuring that the company transitions smoothly to the next generation. A thoughtful, thorough business succes…
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When Are Written Business Contracts Required in Arizona?
May 16th, 2025
When you enter into a business contract, you want to make sure the agreement is legally valid. The State of Arizona has specific requirements that every contract must meet to be legally enforceable in an Arizona court. In addition to those criteria, state laws require some agreements to be in writing. If a law requires a contract to be in writing,…
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Should Your Arizona Small Business Be an LLC / Limited Liability Company?
August 16th, 2024
When you start a new small business, you choose a business structure — either actively or by default. Creating an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a popular option for new businesses and existing small businesses that are growing. Before you decide to create an LLC, you should understand how an LLC works, what other options are available, and w…
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Common Business Contract Disputes — and How to Avoid Them
July 17th, 2024
When you own a business, you enter into contracts that affect virtually every part of your business. Sometimes, carrying out the terms of a contract gives rise to a disagreement or dispute that needs to be resolved by the parties. By being aware of common business disputes — and knowing how to avoid and resolve them — you can save the time, ene…
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Steps to Take in Starting a Business
June 17th, 2024
The anticipation and excitement of starting a business can make it hard to focus on everything you need to do to get your new company off the ground. But the steps you take in starting a business are critical to laying a solid legal foundation for a successful beginning and future growth and success. While the nature of your business determines som…
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Common Legal Concerns of Small Businesses
May 17th, 2024
Every small business owner encounters a variety of legal issues during a company’s lifecycle. By understanding some of the common legal concerns for small businesses, an owner can prepare in advance to address many legal problems swiftly and effectively, rather than being blindsided by unexpected issues. Counting on a knowledgeable business law a…
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What Should a Business Contract Include?
August 21st, 2023
If you own a business, you work with business contracts on a daily basis. Agreements with customers and other businesses affect almost everything you do. Having a solid understanding of what a business contract should include can help you make certain that all your agreements are legally enforceable, complete, and protect you to the maximum extent…
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When Do You Need a Business Law Attorney?
June 15th, 2023
Running your own business carries significant responsibility for making decisions and resolving problems. For any company, a business law attorney can sometimes help you navigate issues much more effectively and successfully. If you encounter one of these common legal issues that businesses face, talking with a knowledgeable lawyer can be very bene…
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