Does Incorporating Business Protect Your Personal Assets?

May 12, 2017


There are many reasons to incorporate a business. It can offer tax advantages, give your business more credibility, and help you secure business credit. These are great benefits, but the main reason why many sole traders decide to incorporate is to protect their personal assets from creditors.

Operating as a sole trader is a risky affair. Creditors can chase you for outstanding debts and if you cannot pay, your home and personal assets are at risk. The situation is very different if you operate a limited company or corporation.

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Why You Need a Lawyer for a Drunk Driving Charge

May 9, 2017


Drunk driving is a consequential crime in nearly every country. Across the United States, the Driving Under the Influence law doesn’t even require that you be intoxicated or drunk to be found culpable of DUI charges.

Instead, what the laws measure is your competency to operate a vehicle by establishing whether you are physically or mentally impaired to do so depending on whether you have exceeded the blood alcohol level limit. Today in all states across the US, the limit for blood alcohol is now .08%.

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5 Questions to Ask before Deciding Between LLC and Corporation

April 20, 2017


There are probably hundreds of questions that are running through your mind as you sort out the details for starting your new business. However, one of the most important, confusing and potentially costly questions could be what type of entity should you register as. What is the difference between forming an LLC vs. a corporation?

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Doing Business in the US? What You Should Know

April 6, 2017


For many small business owners, being able to move their operation to the US is the holy grail. The market liquidity, the generous tax incentives, and the idealized “American Dream” attract countless business owners and investors to the nation. Although the US has been the home of some truly inspirational success stories, it’s also driven promising companies into the ground. If you’re planning to grow your business in the US, here are some essential things to know…

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How to Keep Your Business on the Right Side of the Law

March 31, 2017


As a business owner, regardless of the size of your business, it is imperative to remain on the right side of the law and make sure that everything you do is done legally. It can be difficult to keep your eye on every detail and keep them peeled on all the legal regulations that are put in place due to the fact that there is so much to do every day when you are a business owner, but you must do it. There are no excuses for not keeping on the right of the law, especially not because you were ‘too busy’ or because you ‘took your eye off the ball’, and excuses certainly won’t be accepted in court. Below are a few basic ways to help your remain on the right side of the tracks.

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Importance of Annual Employee Drug Testing for Businesses

February 22, 2017


Drug testing your employees is not only a mandatory requirement, but also company policy to which many businesses follow. The need to have a drug test is to prevent the increase of accidents as well as low in productivity. Drug testing is an important factor which company owners need to adhere especially that it affects production and in providing services. This activity obliges personnel, new and/or old, to take a drug test. Usually, employees are required to present their urine samples for screening but there are also those which need hair, blood, sweat and even saliva samples. Some people do not understand the concept of having to undergo drug testing in the workplace and other businesses don’t practice this at all.

The growing importance is enough of an explanation. As far as where medical needs stretch, the test is limited to those that can present legal papers for proof.  But there’s still another procedure for that to confirm when the result comes in positive. Even then, getting your employees test for a yearly or even a quarterly drug test is beneficial for you and your people. Why so?

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Small Business Owners: Ignore Employment Laws at Your Own Risk

January 13, 2017


One of the biggest worries for many small business owners is running afoul with employment laws. The number of labor laws in the U.S. has increased significantly in the last several years. There are countless federal and state agencies such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division that govern these regulations. All of these agencies are looking at all aspects of labor management to ensure small business owners comply with the laws. Forget to comply with one of myriad laws and you will find yourself in the crosshairs of one these agencies. The consequences of running afoul can range from hefty fine to even jail time.  So what can you do to ensure you don’t end up in this situation?

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Solid Tips to Obtain a Law Training Contract

January 7, 2017


Training Contracts and pupillages are like winning a lottery for those who are chasing a career in law. They are a huge step on the way to becoming a qualified solicitor.

The training acquired over the first 2 years helps put you in a working context and use the skills you have learned over the course of the program. You get to learn about various different practices and departments including contentious and non-contentious practice areas which are a key part of working life as a solicitor.

If you have a training contract in place, you can pass a PSC, otherwise known as a professional skills course. To gain this you need to have valuable experience within financial and business skills, communication skills and also client care.

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Prevent Drink Driving – A Common Occurrence in December

December 14, 2016


This time of year usually means more social engagements, often with alcohol. The consequences of drunk driving, like a seasonal cold, can range from moderate to severe, but you can plan for nights out that will allow for plenty of merriment without punishment to come later. If you do find yourself in a legal bind during the holidays, you will need the assistance and advice of drink driving solicitors. Forewarned is forearmed, though, so plan and educate yourself in order to better enjoy the holiday season.

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“Will Aid” Month – Help Charities by Writing Will

November 4, 2016

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November is a Will Aid month; a month that benefits all participants – and gives you more reason than ever to arrange a will. Throughout Will Aid month, participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic will, and instead ask clients to make a donation to Will Aid. The donations are then divided between nine wonderful charities.

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