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Key Roles of an Entertainment Lawyer

If you are in the entertainment industry, many of the activities in which you engage will often require the services of a legal professional. Whether you are an artist, director, producer, author, publisher, agent, manager, musician, or actor, contracts and other legal documentation are likely the foundation of your business.

“An Overview of Oklahoma Law Insurance”

This article gives a basic overview of automobile insurance law.

NEW LAW: B.C.’S LAND OWNER TRANSPARENCY ACT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30TH

As of November 30, 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Act (“Act/LOTA”) will be in effect. The Act was created by the BC government as a measure to assist with tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering. The LOTA will be the first of its kind in Canada. Failure to comply under the Act can result in your interest not being registered and may result in fines.

Preventing Corporate Divorce: Why You Need a Business Prenup

Like domestic marriages, business partnerships can start off well, but over time and for a variety of reasons, the parties involved may choose to go their separate ways. This “corporate divorce” typically involves complex financial interests and more often than not, strong emotions.

CONSIDERING A SALE? Take early steps to protect your talent

Are you a business owner who is thinking about selling your businesses? It’s never too early to plan ahead to protect the future success of the business.

CONFLICT ISSUES IN THE SALE OF CLOSELY HELD BUSINESSES; TENSIONS AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS

The sale of a family business or any business with multiple owners creates potential conflicts among the owners as well as potential issues for the attorney representing the sellers. Among these issues are those related to employment/consulting agreements, noncompete agreements, indemnification clauses, and dispute resolution as part of the sale.

FORMING A BUSINESS: Critical Questions For The Entrepreneur Before Forming a Partnership or Engaging an Attorney

Before starting your venture, take some time with your partner or partners to answer some basic questions regarding structure, decision-making and dispute resolution.

CLAWBACKS: CREATING A FAIR POST-SALE DEAL FOR FORMER OWNERS

Clawbacks are provisions that assure a former equity owner receives fair, full consideration when it sells its equity. Such provisions enable the former owner to participate in the consideration received in a subsequent sale of the business by the remaining owner or owners.

NO FAULT INSURANCE IN NEW YORK STATE

No-Fault benefits are mandatory for all N.Y.State motor vehicle insurance policies as part of NYS minimal insurance requirements, provided by all insurers and self-insurers of motor vehicles.

3 Considerations Before Reopening Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The article explores 3 considerations to make before reopening your business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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