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4 Legal Landmines to Avoid When Launching a Business

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

The whirlwind of excitement and activity surrounding the launch of a startup can feel overwhelming. You’re so focused on managing the day-to-day logistics of getting your business up and running, you often don’t have time to focus on the bigger picture. Because of...

How California’s New Test to Classify Workers Impacts You

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

Correctly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors has always been tricky. Depending on the regulatory agency involved and whether you’re dealing with state or federal law, there are numerous different factors and tests that can apply to your...

How to Protect Your Trademark in Foreign Countries

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

Globalization and digital technology have made the world seem like a much smaller place. And though the enhanced ability to reach international markets can be a major advantage for your business, it also opens up new complications with intellectual property rights....

8 Key Provisions to Include in an Employee Severance Agreement

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

At some point, it’s virtually inevitable that some of your staff will leave your employment. Whether they leave of their own volition or they’re terminated, it’s simply the nature of running a business that not all employees will be around forever. In some cases, it...

Does Your Business Need Commercial Liability Umbrella Insurance?

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

Nearly every week, the news is filled with headlines announcing that some big company lost or was forced to settle a lawsuit for mega millions. While big-name corporations may be able to survive such litigation relatively unscathed, for small and medium-sized...

The Cost of Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors

by Matthew Murillo | Jan 5, 2019 | Business, CBL, NLBM

The rise of the “gig economy” has led to a dramatic increase in the number of businesses using independent contractors (IC) instead of traditional W2 employees. At the same time, there’s been a sharp uptick in the number of companies being penalized and/or sued for...
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