WHY YOU NEED A TRANSACTIONAL LAWYER
Regardless of what type of business you operate, or whether your company is large or small, a transactional attorney will add value to your business. At Newburn Law, our experienced corporate attorneys have supported countless clients through just about every type of business transaction, from contract negotiations to business proposals. Transactional attorneys...
THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Employee handbooks should cover just about any issue that an employee may run into during their job. Below are some of the most common provisions in an employee handbook, but by no means is this list exhaustive. An experienced lawyer can help...
A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL TERM SHEETS
Any business owner knows investments are critical to starting and expanding your company. At Newburn Law, we support our clients at every step of the way, regardless of their size or industry. One of the most important guiding documents in the investment relationship is the financing term sheet. Consider visiting with our...
CONTRACTUAL TOOLS TO MANAGE RISK
At Newburn Law, our focus is managing risk for clients. Operating a business means taking on risk, but our experienced business lawyers understand the many contractual tools for managing risk. Whether you run a small business or manage a large corporate entity, you should consider speaking with a transactional lawyer to identify...
ASSET PURCHASE OR EQUITY PURCHASE?
There is no one way to acquire a business. Buying and selling companies, whether large or small, can be complex and burdensome. At Newburn Law, we support clients through every phase of the acquisition process and work with them to structure the purchase in a way that works for their unique business....
THE MOST COMMON LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
A commercial transaction is an interaction between parties in which the parties exchange goods or services for payment. In short, commercial transactions are business deals.
Many forms of commercial transactions exist, spanning from one-off transactions, such as sales, to ongoing...
THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
For small businesses, corporate governance is critical. Not only is it important to ensure smooth business operations, but it is also necessary to ensure fairness to shareholders and integrity among management. Establishing processes and procedures for directors and officers of a business helps ensure that they make decisions fairly and consistently. This...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS ENTITY FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
When setting up a new business, one extremely important question you must decide early in the process is how to structure the business. The business entity can impact how your business functions, how it is taxed, and whether your personal assets are subject to liability. At Newburn Law, P.C., our experienced business...
WHAT CAN OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Businesses—small and large—all face legal, compliance, and regulatory issues. From legal entity formations to day-to-day legal matters to more-specific litigation conflicts, all businesses encounter various legal requirements that require expert guidance. Every business can benefit from having a lawyer's...
CHOOSING A STATE FOR YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY
When you start a business, you are bound by the laws of the state. Where you choose to incorporate your business has serious legal and tax consequences, so it is important to get it right from the beginning. Our experienced business attorneys at Newburn Law have worked with clients to set up...