Protect Yourself from Unfair Contracts
- December 15, 2023
- Contract Disputes
Our Maryland Business Lawyers Can Help Protect You Against Unfair Contracts As a business owner, you will enter into a number of contracts -- leases, supplier agreements, employment contracts, and more. A contract legally entered into is supposed to protect all[ ... ]
How to Review a Commercial Lease Agreement
- December 15, 2023
- Business Law
It is good to know how to review a commercial lease agreement because it serves as a foundation of your relationship with your tenant. Given the economy, a prospective tenant may want to move into a smaller space. Landlords may be eager to keep or attract tenants, given how[ ... ]
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute? This question is one many partners face at one point or another during the life of their partnership. Disputes are inevitable, but they do not have to mean the dissolution of the partnership. There are things you can do[ ... ]
Can an LLC Hire an Independent Contractor?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
Startup businesses and small firms frequently find themselves needing more people in the early stages of operations. For limited liability companies (LLCs) with low cash flows and few benefits to offer yet, hiring independent contractors can seem like a good compromise. Bef[ ... ]
Should Your Business Have an Attorney on Retainer?
- August 30, 2022
- Business Law
Owning a business comes with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you have to ensure that the day-to-day operations run smoothly, but you also have to deal with employees, clients, customers, and more. Because of all the issues that may arise, it’s smart to hire[ ... ]
Sole Proprietorship vs. an LLC in Maryland
- February 9, 2022
- Business Formation & Planning
Whether you’re starting a business or thinking about changing the legal entity owning it, you may want to know the costs and benefits of a sole proprietorship vs. an LLC in Maryland. Is it better to have an LLC or a sole proprietorship? That depends on your priorities. Th[ ... ]
Changes to Maryland Landlord/Tenant Law Announced
- October 4, 2021
- Landlord Law
Maryland has announced significant changes to the state’s Landlord/Tenant law, and all landlords need to become familiar with these modifications. As of October 1, 2021, changes will be implemented that impact the[ ... ]
How to Establish a Corporate Veil
- October 4, 2021
- Business Law
How to establish a corporate veil is an essential issue if you own a business, by yourself or with others. If you own your business as a sole proprietor or partnership, you could be held personally liable for your company’s actions. If it is done correctly and the entity[ ... ]
What to Know Before Hiring a Contractor
- August 19, 2021
- Business Law
What to know before hiring a contractor can be the difference between conducting business as usual or finding yourself in legal trouble. Contractors have rarely been more numerous or available than they are right now. In addition to traditional contractors, you can hire som[ ... ]
A Comprehensive FAQ on How to Hire a 1099 Contractor
- July 8, 2021
- Business Law
If you have a short-term need for extra staffing, you may need to engage a contractor, but before you do, it’s important to understand how to hire a 1099 contractor. Be sure you know all of the legal elements of the hire before you proceed. For many decades, emp[ ... ]