Legal Business Foundations for Maximum Growth in 2025
As this year draws to a close, it’s time to ensure you have the legal strategies and practices in place now (or a plan to put them in place in the near future) so you can reach your 2025 growth goals. A smart plan looks at the full picture of where you are now and […]
Startup Business Help from an Attorney: How to Plan for Taking Your Company Public vs Staying Private
Starting a business is a huge undertaking that requires thousands of decisions along the way. But one of the most important decisions you need to make from the beginning is whether you plan to take your company public or remain privately held. If you don’t have this decision made before you get into the weeds […]
Stock Options vs. Equity
If you’ve recently started a company or are planning to in the near future, there are a number of important decisions you’ll need to make. One of those decisions is whether to give your early employees or consultants the equity compensation. Another is deciding on the best type of equity compensation. You need motivated, high-performing […]
5 Benefits of Using a Custom Business Contract
Contracts are one of the most important legal foundations of your business. No business should operate without appropriate written contracts. Like the old adage says – a verbal contract is only as good as the paper it’s written on. As a business owner, you use contracts to protect yourself, clearly outline the terms of your […]
Case Study: Fractional General Counsel Services for a Service-Based Business
Today we’re going to explore how Kliebert Law has been able to help a service-based client through our popular Fractional General Counsel services. We’ll highlight the key services we provide, how these services impacted the client, and give you ideas and inspiration for how your business could benefit from working with a business attorney. Not […]
How Much Does a Business Attorney Cost? Let’s Set the Record Straight!
There are a number of myths surrounding business attorneys – the cost, who needs an attorney, when to hire a business attorney – the list goes on. The truth is that working with a business attorney may be much more affordable (and necessary!) than you think. Today we’re going on a “myth busting” adventure – […]
What is Intellectual Property in Business?
Most business owners have created intellectual property in the course of running their business and serving their clients or customers. The question is – do you know what intellectual property (commonly referred to as IP) you have created and is it protected? Everything you’ve ever created is not automatically considered intellectual property. In […]
What is a Non-disclosure Agreement? Complicated Legal Jargon Explained
If you own a business, you have likely signed a fair number of contracts or client agreements. The real question is: Did you understand every term in the agreement you signed? Almost no one (except for business attorneys!) reads the fine print. But even though most people don’t take the time to understand what they’re […]
A Week in the Life of Working With a Business Attorney in Charlotte, NC
Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to work with a business attorney or fractional general counsel? Does it take months to get started? Do you have to wait weeks for results? Today, we’re walking you through the process at Kliebert Law so you can see exactly what we do for you and how […]
Understanding Types of Licensing Agreements for Your Business
Have you thought about licensing your business’s intellectual property? It can be one of the best ways to scale your business! Since there’s a wide variety of types of licensing agreements, it’s imperative to get a good understanding of what types exist, and which might be most beneficial to you. In this blog we’re covering […]