Do you have a confidentiality provision in your independent contractor agreement? If you are leasing a commercial space, have you had your commercial lease reviewed by counsel to confirm that your interests are protected? Whether our firm is drafting the agreement or not, it is extremely important to have any contract that your business enters into reviewed by a lawyer before you sign on the dotted line. When you sign a contract with a vendor (such as your ink and toner, IT or printer vendor to name a few) you are committing yourself legally to certain obligations and it is important to have any contract that your business signs reviewed by an attorney. We can review your vendor contracts and ensure that there are no “red flags” that lock you into liability in the event that you become dissatisfied with the services of the vendor.
Once you execute the contract, you are committed and all of your future rights and responsibilities with respect to that contractual relationship will directly flow from how the contract is worded. It is truly essential that you draft and execute contracts that ensure the following:
(1) That the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the contract are clearly outlined
(2) That the term of the contract or the length of the agreement is clearly defined
(3) That the jurisdiction of the contract is defined so it is clear where a claim needs to be brought in the event of an alleged breach
(4) That mediation is set forth as a requirement prior to litigation being initiated by either party
(5) That you clearly understand your ability to exist the contract in the event that you become dissatisfied with the relationship
Permits and Licenses
When opening a small business, our law firm can assist in ensuring that you have the appropriate permits and licenses to assist you to confirm that you are complying with local, state and federal laws. This can be a very daunting process and the laws can be conflicting and unclear. It is productive and effective to utilize the experts at Mager Parúas to serve your needs and ensure that all of your paperwork is fully in order. We can also schedule an annual audit to confirm the continuation of the necessary permits and licenses.
Franchising
If your small business decides to franchise, there is a whole host of legal obligations and steps that must be undertaken to go about this process in the proper fashion. Mager Parúas has experience in setting the foundation of creating a franchise. We also assist with all elements of the franchise and happy to collaborate on the business side by assisting in creating the brand, drafting the applicable policies and procedures and ensuring that your legal interests are protected at all times. This is a complex and intimidating process but our firm will make it an exciting, pleasant and positive experience for you to the very best of our abilities.
Labor Law
Our firm can assist in labor law issues or employment issues if you require assistance at the pre-litigation stage or the litigation stage. This would involve claims for unpaid compensation or overtime or a violation of any of your rights in the workplace. We represent both employees and employers as necessary.