Will My Business Make Money?
- August 18, 2016
- Business Law
Will My Business Make Money? As the old adage says, Life has no guarantees. No one can predict with certainty whether a business will be successful. Unpredictable, even catastrophic, unplanned events may occur that will change the course of your business for the wo[ ... ]
What businesses in Maryland need to know about taxes
- August 18, 2016
- Business Law
Entrepreneurs can benefit from a basic understanding of tax laws before beginning business in Maryland. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Maryland Comptroller require businesses to begin paying taxes as soon as income is earned. Businesses generally have t[ ... ]
Business Organization & Transactions Newsletter
- August 18, 2016
- Business Law
Corporate Taxation A corporation is a distinct legal entity that must pay income and other taxes separately from its shareholders. As a result, net income is potentially subject to double income taxation. Net income is taxed at the corporate level on an annual basis[ ... ]
Subletting: Good or Bad for Landlords?
- August 10, 2016
- Landlord Law
When drafting a lease agreement, landlords sometimes wonder whether they should include a cause that expressly forbids tenants from subletting their rentals. If you prohibit subletting, you may be able to avoid some complicated legal issues, but there are a few reasons sublett[ ... ]
Moore Hebert Dressage
- August 2, 2016
- Client Spotlight
At Lusk Law, LLC, we know that our success depends on our ability to provide the best representation for our clients, both with the day-to-day legal issues that small business owners face and with litigation, when necessary. We value our pro[ ... ]
How to make an effective strategic business plan
- July 27, 2016
- Business Formation & Planning
Most business owners in Maryland understand that strategic business planning is key to a company's success. However, understanding its importance and actually executing a strategic business plan are two different things. When a[ ... ]
Tips on Handling Rent Increase and Quit/Vacate Notices
- July 7, 2016
- Landlord Law
Maryland landlord-tenant laws are sometimes quite detailed, especially regarding the information that must be included in written notices. An incorrectly worded notice, or one that’s not delivered in a timely manner, ca[ ... ]
Meet Clover
- June 27, 2016
- Lusk Law News
Hello! I'm Clover, new office mascot at Lusk Law, LLC. I was adopted by the firm's paralegal, Anne, in April of this year from Happy Hounds Homeward Bound, and I am one happy hound! You've probably heard of feisty pets, but you may not have heard of my breed: I’m a Feist do[ ... ]
How Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyberfraud
- May 27, 2016
- Business Law
In 2015, NPR wrote about cyberfraud, interviewing several business owners who had been victi[ ... ]
4 Ways Small Business Owners Can Attract Customers
- May 27, 2016
- Business Law
When you own a small business, marketing is important to your success – not just at start-up, but throughout your existence. Even your most loyal customers may eventually move to a different city, or reach a point when they no longer need your product or service. But if you[ ... ]