The Eight Biggest Areas of Business Vulnerability
Over the next nine weeks we will be doing a 9 part series on the largest areas of vulnerabilities for your business. This report is strictly an introduction, organized by the eight key areas where businesses epically fail to get the right legal protection. Not...
How, Or When, Can I Fire an Employee and Not Get Sued?
Most states that we practice in are bare bones, at-will employment states. That means that unless you have a written contract you can fire somebody for any reason, unless it's a bad reason. And a bad reason would be a discriminatory reason like a racial or sexual...
How To Fight an Unemployment Claim
You fight an unemployment claim up front. You fight an unemployment claim with documentation. It's a classic case of prior planning, prevents a poor product. Generally, somebody can file unemployment if they're fired without cause. And, the burden of proof is going to...
Protecting Your Business With Procedures
Why do I need procedures and how can they help with employees? One of the reasons you want to have procedures is so that your employees know your expectations. Look, employee turnover can be enormously expensive for companies. And so, you want to set out clear and...
Succession Planning
Let’s talk this week about succession planning for your business. It's one of the most important things you can do to protect your business. And guess what? YOU are one of the biggest vulnerabilities for your business.We all know that we're all subject to death and...
How To Buy & Sell A Business
Buying or selling any business comes with certain risks. To avoid getting the short end of the stick, it is necessary to have at least a fundamental understanding of the process. Furthermore, it is important to take certain steps to reduce your risk, make the process...
What is Oklahoma HB 3208 and the Oklahoma Cannabis Licensing Moratorium?
Oklahoma HB 3208 and the Oklahoma cannabis licensing moratorium is a House Bill that is on track to pass this year. HB 3208 is one of close to 100 legislative bills introduced during this year’s legislative session that will affect the cannabis industry in Oklahoma....
HB 3208: What Oklahoma Cannabis Business Owners Need to Know
The Oklahoma cannabis licensing moratorium, HB 3208, passed the Oklahoma Senate Business, Commerce, and Tourism committee on Thursday, Apr. 14. It has now moved on to the next steps in the legislative process where it is expected to fully pass the Senate. This comes...
How Can I Prove a Breach of Contract?
In today's world, almost all business transactions involve an agreement – typically a written agreement. The terms "contract" and "agreement" really refer to the same thing and are often used interchangeably. Breach of contract is one of the most common types of...
