Contracts are not set in stone. Although you may have initially negotiated and agreed on terms of a business relationship, those terms can be inadvertently, and unintentionally, modified based on the parties' course of dealings and/or subsequent oral representations. #DoneDeal

When firing an employee, there are certain steps that should be taken to protect the business from an post-termination claims, the most important of which is wrongful termination. #DoneDeal

The recent lawsuit against Salesforce highlights the importance of performing due diligence on clients and the possibility of being held culpable for the acts of your clients... Vendors beware. #DoneDeal

In most cases, awarding equity for services leads to a taxable event where the person receiving the equity must claim the fair market value of that equity as income. If you don't understand the triggers for this taxable event, or ways to avoid/minimizes upfront taxes, Uncle Sam may unpleasantly surprised you with a significant tax bill. #DoneDeal

Awarding equity in exchange for performance is a great way to both motivate employees/service providers and allow key personnel to share in the upside to scaling a business. Properly structuring these awards takes planning and intentionality. #DoneDeal

Allowing your website visitors to comment and converse on your site can get you sued unless you follow strict guidelines. #DoneDeal

Project Labor Agreements represent added requirements for any non-union business looking to do work on government contracts... here's what you need to know. #DoneDeal

Implementing a 90-day probationary period for new hires can potentially save you money and headaches. #DoneDeal

When selecting your legal representation, always remember that attorneys, like physicians, have particular areas of practice that they focus on... pay attention. #DoneDeal