TEMPE ARIZONA BUSINESS LAW BLOG
Help your parents prepare for their future: Estate planning
If your family is like most, you avoid talking about end-of-life issues. However, your elderly parents should let you know their wishes. If you wait too long, you may end up making important choices for them with no guidance from them. Remind your parents that estate...
A special needs trust may help your disabled child
If you have a child with autism, down syndrome or another condition, you may worry about his or her future. After all, not only may your child have unique needs, but he or she may also have trouble meeting them. Fortunately, your son or daughter may qualify for...
How to handle trademark or copyright infringement
When you have worked hard to create compelling content and develop a distinctive brand image, it can be frustrating when another company uses your material or attempts to profit off your good reputation. It may also hurt your bottom line and give potential customers...
The importance of establishing trademarks and copyrights
Arizona attracts creative innovators and entrepreneurs who bring novel products and groundbreaking technological services to the Grand Canyon State’s economy. When a business enterprise sets out to market a new product or service, however, establishing trademarks,...
5 topics to address in your partnership agreement
You may not have the skills, financial resources or desire to operate a business venture by yourself. Collaborating with one or more partners may help you achieve success. Still, you do not want to leave the health of your operation to chance. Having a well-written...
Choosing the right business structure
When starting or registering a business, one of the most critical decisions is choosing the right business structure. The business structure describes the entire business entity, including the governance model, and the tax responsibilities and requirements dictated by...
July 2019 Archives
What should you consider before starting a business partnership?
When you're an entrepreneur, the world is full of potential business partners. It's incredibly easy to get caught up in the energy and ideas that can start flowing when creative folks get together and start talking business.However, you need to take a big step back...
What you should know about locking out a commercial tenant
As a landlord, few things are worse than a tenant that doesn’t pay rent. It can take an immediate bite out of your income, while also requiring you to pepper them with reminders about what they owe.In some circumstances, a landlord may even be tempted to utilize...
Arizona debt-relief company fined, ordered to pay restitution
Freedom Debt Relief, which has a major office located in Tempe, has agreed to pay $20 million in restitution and a $5 million fine. The restitution will go to the consumers who were improperly charged fees for services they never received. The $5 million fine will go...
