Contracts
Operating Agreements and 50/50 Ownership
We strongly advise against holding ownership in your company 50/50 because it means the owners have to agree on every decision and…
What to Do with Contracts
I know when I see not one, but two self-assigned tasks regarding contract stuff I deal with daily and now take for…
Fast, Good, Cheap. Pick Two.
Lately, we’ve had a number of meetings with potential clients who are bringing problems to us, largely because they 1) didn’t take the…
Operating Agreement Checklist
Drafting an operating/partnership/shareholder agreement seems to be my most important but least utilized service. For whatever reason, business owners are very reluctant…
How to Start a Business in Las Vegas – Video Series
I’m Gina Bongiovi. I’m a lawyer who works with startups and small businesses. Whether you’re in the startup phase or whether you…
Small Business Horror Story #7: Pre-Packaged Operating Agreements
Here’s what happens when you get your operating agreement from a legal forms company. I just finished helping a client negotiate a…
How to Use a Non-Disclosure Agreement
A nondisclosure agreement is often used by business owners who want to protect ideas they share with others from being stolen. Like…
How Do I Sign Company Documents?
Um…with a pen? Seriously, though. It sounds simple, but you should consider the implications of how you sign documents on behalf of…