Category: Business Law

Planning to launch a start-up? It can be one of the most exciting endeavors to take on. When the entrepreneurial spirit takes over, it can make you want to barrel forward at a rapid pace. Setting your start-up on a path to continued success and growth, however, will require a significant...

Have you considered owning a franchise? Many entrepreneurs do as it can be a great opportunity to buy into an existing business that already has a solid foundation and structure in place. It is important to know, however, that success in owning and operating a franchise is by no means guaranteed...

Buying an existing business can be a great investment and entrepreneurial adventure. As opposed to starting a business from the ground up, buying an established business can come with trained employees and an established base of customers. It can also come with existing cash flow which means you can start earning...

There may seem like an endless number of legal documents to consider, have drafted, and executed for your business. Yes, there can be a significant amount of paperwork, but there is also a great deal in business that you will want to protect, including the business itself. Planning for contingencies, for instance,...

Named for the respective parts of the Internal Revenue Code that they are taxed under, C corporations and S corporations have similarities and both can be solid choices for business incorporation. While they may share some important similarities, they also have important differences. Prior to selecting a C corporation versus an...

When you start a business, it can be an exciting time, but also one filled with important decisions to make that will impact your business for the indefinite future. One such decision will be how to structure your business. There are a number of significant factors you should take into account...

Employers are generally obligated to pay unemployment compensation taxes for all employees.  Significantly, independent contractors are not included as employees, therefore, the unemployment tax for a company with independent contractors is lower. Yet, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the recent Decision of a Special Touch v. Dept. of Labor Industry, has narrowed the...