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It is quite common for a potential buyer of a business to shy away from an attractive transaction based on the misconception that most, if not all, of the purchase price must be paid to the seller at the closing. Viewing the purchase price as an absolute value that...

Having a lawyer on your team is a smart move for any business. Start-ups often face a wide array of potential legal issues. Earlier this summer, we posted the top five legal mistakes made by start-ups. Now, we will explore the ways hiring a lawyer may save your...

Mistake # 5 – Not having a clear founders’ agreement You don’t need to look far to find an example of a successful start-up that fell into this common trap. Facebook dealt with a costly and lengthy legal battle between Mark Zuckerberg and his former classmates,...

Mary Casey is founder of The Harbor Law Group in Northborough, MA which specializes in intellectual property law. The three types of legal home business organization are: The sole proprietor Limited liability company Corporation Please note that the information today...

Mary Casey is founder of The Harbor Law Group in Northborough, MA, which specializes in intellectual property law. Meaning of Copyright The law provides protection to the creator or owner of an original work in fixed form. The owner has exclusive right to reproduce...