Tag: Business Law

New CLE on Drafting Demand Letters

Yes, many clients just want you to reach into your files and fire off that demand letter before it’s happy hour on Friday. But is that the best approach for this client? Like Ted Lasso said, “be curious” and know the right questions to ask your client before initiating that first blow of litigation.

Law Firms and Businesses Big & Small Are Missing Out on Thousands of Dollars – Is Yours One of Them?

Seasoned San Diego tax attorney Sam Brotman explains in his CLE course The Truth About The Employee Retention Credit that a shocking amount of businesses are leaving $100,000’s on the table thanks to myths, misconceptions, and poorly communicated guideline changes from the IRS since the inception of the credit in 2021 due to COVID.

Business Law CLE on Drafting Business Collaboration Agreements

This CLE on drafting collaborative agreements will provide you with a blueprint to assist your solo and small business clients. Melody will mainly cover these topics: prepping the client, purpose & structure of the agreement, defining the terms of the relationship, due diligence before drafting the agreement, discussing the legal framework with clients and drafting the collaboration agreement.

New CLE on Franchise Law & the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Franchise law is a specialized area of law that is fairly regulated by both federal law and various state laws. Knowing the intricacies of how franchising and franchise law work can enhance your skill sets as a practitioner and help you better assist your business clients. Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) must include 23 items and it includes…

New CLE Course on Business Valuation, Community Foundations and Long Term Care

Many attorneys serve as trusted advisors to small (often family owned) business owners and entrepreneurs to ensure that their businesses thrive and grow. Their business, legal and practical guidance helps the business owner to protect and enhance the value of the business and when it’s time to sell help with exit planning. Counseling Business Owners on Valuation, Community Foundations and Life Insurance…