Spotlights

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9 Ways A Technology Lawyer Can Help Your Startup

From the initial stages of app development to handling legal aspects like intellectual property protection, contracts, and compliance, a lawyer plays a crucial role in guiding the entrepreneur through the process.

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What Is A Stock Certificate?

In recent years, many corporations have changed how they tabulate ownership shares by maintaining a registry or ledger, eschewing the once-dominant practice of issuing physical certificates.

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What’s Due Diligence?

Depending on the nature of the business, you may want to divert extra attention to specific areas: retail companies may require a closer look at inventory and accounting practices; software companies may need an in-depth review of intellectual property; manufacturing businesses may require you to review quality control reports.

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What’s EBITDA And Why Is It Important?

Keep in mind that EBITDA is not perfect. It is not recognized under generally-accepted accounting principles, so don’t expect you won’t need to know any other number about your business.

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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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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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Are Handshake Deals Legal?

In Pennsylvania, a contract is formed when three basic elements are satisfied: offer, acceptance, and consideration. And to be clear, the parties must have the legal capacity to enter into the contract (18+ and of sound mind), and the contract must have an objective that is legal (sorry, no mafia hits permitted).