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A risk and liability assessment can help spot vulnerabilities before they become big problems.

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After the FTC's announcement to ban non-compete agreements, employers are left with many questions about how to go about protecting their businesses.

Employers can still make use of post-employment agreements such as NDAs and non-solicitation agreements. These agreements can be used to stop previous employees from using confidential business information to start their own competing venture.

Negligent hiring is a legal claim made against an employer by an individual (such as a customer) who is injured by an employee. Employers may be held liable for damages if they knew, or should have known, the person was likely to harm others in the position for which they were hired.

Background checks and thorough interview screenings can be effective ways to guard against this type of claim.

Hiring employees can be an exciting time for your business. However, employees can also be a source of liability.

From employment contracts to employee handbooks, Nadine Deeb Law can help ensure you are set up for success.

Your business will always face legal risk, but there are steps you can take to minimize liability. Nadine Deeb Law can help ensure your business is protected.

1. Combining Resources - acquiring a company can allow you to bring together workforces, market share, knowledge, and more.

2. Reduce competition - an acquisition can be an effective way to allow two companies to work cooperatively instead of against each other.

3. Gain valuable resources - By buying another company, an organization can get a fully developed process or product without having to do all the work to bring it to market. Common target resources in an acquisition include patents, equipment, and real estate.

Acquiring a business can be a great way to grow, acquire talent, and obtain assets. Nadine Deeb Law can help you structure the deal and ensure proper due diligence is done.

1. Liability protection - Many businesses start as sole proprietorships because there are very few compliance requirements. However, if you want separation between you and your business and want to protect your assets, an LLC, S Corp, or C Corp may be a better option.

2. Tax treatment - With sole proprietorships and LLCs, profits are taxed at the individual level on your personal income tax forms. C Corps are taxed at the business rate and when distributed as shareholder dividends. The appropriate tax treatment will depend on your industry, investment, business partners, and more.

3. Growth plans - Are you planning on keeping the business small or scaling quickly? Sole proprietorships and LLCs do not allow for the sale of company stock. S Corps and C Corps offer more opportunity to grow and scale the business.

Businesses often do not spend enough time considering the right corporate structure. Skipping this step can lead to big problems down the road. Don't let this happen to you! Nadine Deeb Law can help you make an informed decision that takes into account the unique needs of your business.

While there is no federal law requiring monitoring disclosure, some states do require notification. Before implementing monitoring of employee devices, make sure to consult an attorney to ensure you are compliant with state law.

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While employee handbooks are not legally binding, it is still critical to have a sound handbook that outlines roles and responsibilities of employees. Need to write or update your employee handbook? Nadine Deeb Law can help.

A critical part of due diligence is reviewing all regulatory obligations including required licenses, permits, and certifications to run the business. Skipping this step can put you on the hook for non-compliance down the road.

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A robust partnership agreement is the backbone of any business venture, especially in a 50/50 partnership. Including the right provisions ensures that you are protected throughout the venture.

In Arizona, only a “material breach” of contract cancels the agreement. However, you may write specific provisions that make clear some terms (like deadlines) are firm.

How you write your business contracts can make all the difference when things don't go as planned. Nadine Deeb Law can help ensure your business contracts work for you, not against you.

The rule also makes current noncompete agreements unenforceable. The only exception is noncompete agreements for senior executives. Make sure your employment contracts are up to date! We can help.

Businesses of all sizes should retain legal representation.

From choosing the right business structure to incorporating your business to negotiating contracts, having a lawyer in your corner can be critical to your success.

No matter the size of your business, Nadine Deeb Law can help.

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Converting your sole proprietorship into an LLC has many benefits. However, making the change without an attorney can be a risky proposition. Call Nadine Deeb Law for assistance.

S-Corp or C-Corp?

Generally, companies set up as an S-corp do not pay income taxes at the corporate level, thereby avoiding the “double taxation” that occurs with a C-corp.

A C-corp, however, has more flexibility when it comes to issuing shares, expanding its shareholder base, and operating abroad.

Nadine Deeb Law can help determine which corporate structure is right for your business.

Proper due diligence should look at all aspects of a company from how they treat their employees to existing contracts to whether the company has ethical practices.

In today's digital world, consideration of the business's data security program should also be considered. A weak security program can open the parties up to liability and can impact the valuation of the business.

Federal law prohibits employer discrimination on the basis of race, creed, nationality, s*x, gender identity, pregnancy status, disability, age, and genetic information.

Your employee handbook should specify a policy for interviews that prevents lines of questioning on these topics. Nadine Deeb Law can help.

Having a policy that prevents employees from discussing wages with co-workers or labor organizations is likely unlawful.

For help reviewing your business's internal policies and agreements, contact Nadine Deeb Law.

An operating agreement can be a key document if things don't go as planned with your business. Nadine Deeb Law can help ensure your operating agreement reflects your business needs and protects your interests.

From advice on protecting against wrongful termination to employment agreements and offer letters, we can help ensure your business is protected.

In these situations, the buyer will deliver a promissory note to pay the purchase price to the seller over time.

With this type of agreement, there is always risk that the buyer defaults on the loan.

No matter what acquisition structure you choose, it is crucial to have attorneys represent you to ensure the transaction won’t open you up to risk and liability.

Buying or selling a business? Nadine Deeb Law can help you manage your risk.

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Every business should have an employee handbook that clearly outlines expectations of employees including hours, job duties, conduct, and attire. It is also critical that employee handbooks outline disciplinary policies in the event that these expectations are not met.

Do you have a comprehensive employee handbook? Nadine Deeb Law can help.

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We pride ourselves on a quick turnaround time for contract review so that we don’t add any unnecessary delay to your business. We have reviewed hundreds of contracts and can ensure that your agreements work for you, not against you.