Do you have a food truck, or other mobile food concept and wish to sell alcohol? Louisiana regulations make it difficult to carve out this niche. But the Class A-General permit, and Class A-Restaurant permit can allow for temporary liquor sales from mobile vendors.
Conducting background searches on employees requires adherence to state and federal laws regulating the use of such information
Misclassifying workers as independent contractors can put your business in serious legal jeopardy and cost you thousands in penalties.
Every entrepreneur wants a way for potential customers to quickly identify their business, whether it be a word, phrase, symbol, or logo, also known as a trademark. Once the complicated process of registering a trademark is complete, a new area of confusion commonly arises. When and how should a ...
Red flags we see with scam business ventures or investments
Process Leverage and Fundraising In any negotiation, legal leverage is the pressure you place on the other party to achieve your desired outcome. While leverage isn't the only thing that matters, it is a very powerful, yet underutilized, tool. It is important to understand when and where to us...
Grow Your Business by Hiring an Intern Ready to move forward with hiring extra help but concerned with strapping yourself with another paid employee? Hiring an intern may be the perfect option. This hiring decision does come with a series of decisions and concerns. Managing peo...
New Year's Business resolutions.
Guest blogger offers tips for becoming an entrepreneur
Louisiana contracting licensing.
How foreign citizens can start a Louisiana LLC or corporation.
Make sure to keep business life and personal life separate to avoid putting yourself and your company in jeopardy.
How to choose between and Big Law firm and a smaller Boutique firm for your business needs.
When to seek counsel depending on the life stage of your business.
Strategies to help your business adapt during covid, including hiring outsourced legal counsel.
Negotiating a record contract
Louisiana and Orleans Parish restaurant and bars alcohol permit renewals extended, but the State's is now due. Orleans Parish renewal is due May 31, 2020.
Sample Legal Memorandum from outside counsel summarizing best practices for conducting an internal audit as a result of discrimination complaints.
Force majeure arguments under Louisiana law, does your contract hold up? Are you excused from contractual performance during a pandemic?
I've been served with a Writ of Fieri Facias - what should I do?
Legal considerations for landlords and tenants during COVID-19 and how to legally modify commercial lease terms.
PPP Loans for various business structures
Applying for an Economic Disaster Assistance Loan might seem overwhelming. Here's a straightforward explanation on completing the initial online form. Much more detailed information will be needed by the SBA, but its important to start with this first step as soon as possible.
Acquiring Blighted Property Is Not for the Half-Hearted
Does Coronavirus constitute a Force Majeure Event?