Legal Counsel and Education
It is absolutely vital for successful businessman and women to be educated in the world within they operate. Unfortunately, in our experience few professionals have more than a passing knowledge of the laws that govern them. This not only prevents effective and well-reasoned business decisions, but can lead to unneeded and costly litigation. Our goal is to provide you with the basic knowledge needed to compete in today’s competitive and fast-paced business environment. Our lawyers will tailor a curriculum to meet your specific needs so that you get the specific knowledge-base you need.
Most professions have education requirements – but there are none for small-business owners. As a result, many business owners are unaware of the laws that govern them. If knowledge is power, you can’t afford to be in the dark.
We offer seminars providing comprehensive education in nearly every area of business:
- Contract Law – without knowing the basics of contract formation, enforcement, and regulation, it is impossible to get the most out negotiations. We’ll teach you what the small print really means and what you need to know to get the best out of the contracts you enter.
- Business Formation – learn the basics of the different types of businesses you can utilize – LLC’s, LLP’s, corporations, partnerships, etc. – so that you can form the business that is right for you.
- Premises Liability – A popular course with store-owners. Learn the basics of what responsibilities you have to the public and your employees while they are on your premises. Knowing what can cause you to get sued can prevent you from being sued.
- Dram Shop Liability – Bar and restaurant owners are more at risk than ever in today’s litigious society. Learn the laws behind serving alcohol and what you can and cannot be liable for.
- Security – Another popular seminar for bar club owners. Learn what your security personnel must do to prevent lawsuits arising from security on-site incidents.
- Sexual harassment – If you don’t train your employees and management in the law of sexual harassment, you are only asking for trouble. In today’s world, it is imperative that businesses have comprehensive sexual harassment policies in place, and ensuring that your employees and supervisors know the law is an indispensable component of any effective policy.
- Employment Law and Discrimination – Understanding the myriad of laws and regulations that govern today’s workplace is nearly as difficult as deciphering the letters that make up those laws. ERISA, FLSA, ADEA, Title VII – what does it all mean? We’ll make sure you know the basics so that minimize the risk of being sued.
- IT Law – Technology is constantly changing, and with it so are the laws that govern what you must do with your electronic data. For instance, did you know that you can face possible court sanctions or punitive damages if you do not retain electronic data that might be needed in a lawsuit? We’re at the forefront of the new laws that govern IT, and we’ll make sure you know what needs to be kept and what doesn’t.