The Lawsuits I See Coming, and the One You’re Walking Into Now
After years litigating business disputes, you stop hearing new stories. A client calls, starts in on what happened, and within a few minutes I can usually see where
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Buying a Business in the U.S., Part 3: Nondisclosure Agreements
I recently wrote about how to find businesses for sale, and how to price them. Today I’ll discuss the very first contract typically signed by a buyer and seller in the life cycle of a small or closely-held…
Should Your Business Sue? Seven Questions to Ask Before Filing a Lawsuit
Should Your Business Sue? Seven Questions to Ask Before Filing a Lawsuit
A strong legal claim can still be a bad lawsuit. A customer refuses to pay, a partner diverts business to a side venture, or a former employee leaves…
The Court of Mom: What an Eight-Year-Old’s Garage Sale Taught Me About Washington Partnership Law
“You Were Never Really My Partner”: Proving an Informal Partnership Under Washington Law
A missing signature does not mean a missing partnership. In Washington, how people run a business may matter more than the labels they use or the names…
Harris Sliwoski Names Fred Rocafort and Jason Adelstone as Partners
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Harris Sliwoski Names Fred Rocafort and Jason Adelstone Partners
Harris Sliwoski has named Fred Rocafort and Jason Adelstone partners. Fred has played a central role in building the firm’s U.S. and international intellectual property and Latin America practices, while Jason…
United States Litigation for Business Owners: The 101
Business Litigation: What It Costs, How Long It Takes, and When It Makes Sense
At some point in a serious business dispute, someone says, “Maybe we should sue.” The suggestion usually comes after months of frustration. A customer has stopped…
Buying a Business in the U.S., Part 1: How to Find Them
Buying a Business in the U.S., Part 1: How to Find Them
Welcome to the first installment in a series on buying a business in the U.S. This post explains how to find business purchase opportunities, for anyone interested in…
Why Startup Tech Companies Should Look Beyond BigLaw for Their Immigration Counsel
Why Startup Tech Companies Should Look Beyond BigLaw for Their Immigration Counsel
The immigration law firm that is right for Microsoft will likely be a poor fit for a 6-person startup whose founder’s status expires in six months.
Firms handling…
U.S. Company Formation FAQs for Foreign Companies and Entrepreneurs
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U.S. Company Formation FAQs for Foreign Companies and Entrepreneurs
Last week, in International Companies and U.S. State Registration Requirements and Doing Business in the U.S.: Choosing a State of Formation we wrote how foreign companies and entrepreneurs should choose a…
International Companies and U.S. State Registration Requirements
International companies and U.S. state registration requirements
We regularly help foreign-based businesses access U.S. customers by establishing a local presence. At the state level, the first step is choosing a state of incorporation, or registration. See Doing Business in the…