When businesses are caught up in the busy day-to-day of bringing sales in the door and getting client work performed, the specifics of contracts and agreements can get lost by the wayside. However, paying greater attention to the processing of contracts, as well as their substance, can prove to be a revenue generator. Join us... View Article
*Due to limited seating at this intimate, educational event, be sure to RSVP by following the link below. Commercial property management companies operate within a complex system of relationships with tenants, vendors, contractors, employees, and municipalities. Requirements for contracts, workforce management, and permitting keep you busy — all while you’re trying to run a business.... View Article
Effective January 1, 2019, short-term rental operators, platforms (Airbnb®, VBRO®), and some bed and breakfasts, in the City of Seattle must have a short-term regulatory license. A short-term rental is one where a home or part of a home is rented, for a fee, for fewer than 30 consecutive nights. Such rentals are also subject... View Article
Similar to many industries, legal battles within the construction industry primarily consist of disputes over contract terms. Careful drafting and negotiation of your contracts is the best tool to avoid disputes because it sets expectations early and provides the tools to address them if they arise. Keep these three tips in mind when entering into... View Article
Regardless of how careful we are, conflicts arise in business. Conflicts among owners, among employees, and with vendors and customers are common. Generally speaking, we try to resolve these conflicts quickly with minimal risk and cost but sometimes they spiral out of control. As a business owner, it’s essential that you know what tools are... View Article
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that an employer may require employees to agree to take all employment-related disputes to arbitration on an individual basis, and to waive their right to participate in a class action or class arbitration. This case is a victory for employers... View Article
I was recently talking with a new business owner who was getting close to signing a franchise agreement and becoming an entrepreneur. She was just in the starting phases but had been in discussions with the franchisor for months. As we talked, I asked about her advisory team — who she was working with on... View Article
An essential part of the work we do at Equinox is helping clients to understand the risks inherent in their business and proactively plan to protect against those risks. I have written before on how to think about the tools available to business owners to insulate risk including the use of contracts, insurance, and the... View Article
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into law after flying through both houses of Congress with a near unanimous vote – quite a feat in a highly polarized legislature. Why the relative ease you may ask? Both the President and Congress have emphasized the importance of protecting American... View Article