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How To Hire Independent Contractors

One critical factor for determining whether someone is an IC is a contract provision that states the IC has sole discretion to make decisions about how the work as performed.

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Legal Documents For Dummies: Technology Edition

We have worked with individuals in the software space, including front-end developers, back-end developers, DevOps firms, IT providers, production support, business analysts, product owners, and scrum masters. We believe there are common concepts that all of these professionals must understand–especially you, the entrepreneur.

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Confidentiality Agreement vs NDA: What’s the Difference?

The terms confidentiality agreement and non-disclosure agreement are so often confused that most people think they’re the same thing.

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Drug Or Dietary Supplement? A Case Study

The dietary supplement industry cannot be described as anything other than a behemoth. Its products are varied in scope, encompassing vitamins, minerals, diet pills, sports drinks, herbal extracts, natural remedies, alternative medicines, and various other products that are often marketed in deceptive or misleading ways.

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The Legacy Of Deepwater Horizon: Did We Learn Anything?

On April 20, 2010, just forty one miles off the coast of Louisiana, an explosion rocked the Deepwater Horizon rig, killing eleven crew members and injuring several others. Two days later, it sank to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, leaving behind a continuous stream of oil flowing at the sea floor.

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5 Reasons Why You Need A Registered Agent

A registered agent is an indispensable tool when running your business. They keep your home or business address out of the public sphere (if that’s what you want), they operate during normal business hours, and they help you stay compliant.

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What Are 3 Qualities Of Successful Entrepreneurs?

The process of getting started on a business is overwhelming enough to cause you to keep procrastinating forever in your predictable 9-5, replete with steady paychecks and paid time off. To make things easier for you, here are some things to think about as you evaluate whether it’s time to get moving.

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Complying With Business Licensing Requirements

It is important to consider the ongoing license responsibilities after receiving your license. Many licenses require an ongoing commitment to reporting and compliance.

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Why We Love Compulsory Arbitration

Compulsory arbitration is the most logical, reasonable, and efficient governmental innovation you've probably never heard of.

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Don’t Litigate. Arbitrate

Arbitration can be a speedy, efficient, and useful tool for parties wishing to keep the details of their contracts out of public courts.