Is My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business?
Whether or not your spouse is entitled to half the value of your business is dependent upon many factors. For an accurate and thorough evaluation of your particular circumstances, we advise meeting with one of our firm’s attorneys. What follows here is a general overview of how and if a business is divided in the […]
How Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Impact My Business?
As the COVID-19 vaccine is fairly new, and lawsuits regarding employers mandating vaccines are still arising, this area of law is not yet settled. Legal experts on health policy have varying opinions on the issue. However, what can be discussed with clarity is the stance of the EEOC with regard to whether employer mandates run […]
What is a Fictitious Business Name?
A fictitious business name, or FBN, is a legal term for a form of registration required of businesses in certain situations. When determining if you need to file a fictitious business statement ask yourself whether you plan on running the business under an assumed name. If so, then they will need to follow state fictitious […]
What is an Unfair Competition Claim?
Are you involved in an unfair competition claim, or have you been wronged and want to file a claim? If so, you may be trying to figure out what this means to you and what you can do about it. What is Unfair Competition? From a legal perspective, unfair competition is a type of tort. A tort […]
The Most Important Parts of a Business Plan
After working with a lot of clients over the years, we’ve determined the most important parts of a business plan. Even though it’s important the whole thing is done well, here are the areas we recommend spending a little extra time on. Executive Summary This is commonly accepted as the most important part of a […]
How to Protect Your Business from Copyright Lawsuits
Think your company has the next ‘big idea’, good enough to break into your industry? Chances are, someone else has had the same idea. At Von Esch Law Group, we’ve seen too many start-ups and business owners face patent litigation from companies waiting to file lawsuits against unsuspecting entrepreneurs. Here are 4 tips for avoiding […]
