By default, a copyright ownership belongs to the author or authors of the content; however, there are a multitude of exceptions to this general rule. One of these exceptions is the “work made for hire” exception, which would allow the person or company that hired the independent contractor to automatically own the copyrighted material. This […]
R. W. Bobholz Law Hires Junior Partner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz R. W. Bobholz Law richard@bobholzlaw.com R. W. Bobholz Law Hires Junior Partner Eric Brei joins growing Durham, N.C. firm (DURHAM, N.C.) Jan 9, 2014 – R. W. Bobholz Law, PLLC, a small business general counsel and litigation firm based in Durham, N.C., is pleased to announce Eric Brei will […]
Do I Need a 501(c)(3)?
I go through the same set of questions with every client who wants to set up a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so I thought it would be helpful to others who might be interested in starting a charity in the near future. Does your company need to be nonprofit? If you don’t have an income at […]
Startups – Building the Right Team
Starting a company is no joke. Somewhere around 90% of all new companies fail, so it is important to do whatever you can to start yours in the most successful manner. For this article, we’re going to explain why building the right team will not only increase your chances for success, but also make your […]
Business Startup Process Overview
Anyone who has been a part of a startup knows that it is no easy task. I’m going to outline a few things, both legal and not, to make the process a little more streamlined. Every startup is unique, so this guide will only cover the broad overview. Consequently, you will find yourself adapting as […]
Basic Choice of Entity Type in North Carolina
Introduction So, you’re about to start a company in North Carolina? First off, congratulations! Starting a company is an exciting adventure that you get to make into whatever you see fit. It is a lot of work, I know, but when you put all the work in, it’s worth it in the end. Let’s get […]
Liability at a Photoshoot (Or Other Place of Business)
Intro Liability on your business premises or because of an activity you’re conducting is a very important and often overlooked aspect of starting up a business. Liability can actually arise from many different situations. In this article, we’re going to address liability that arises from negligence because that is the most commonly thought of liability […]
What’s In An Operating Agreement
First off, an Operating Agreement is the controlling document for the members of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The instructions contained within the Operating Agreement determine how the business is run, how much earnings a member gets, what rights and responsibilities the members have, and much more. This article will only outline the most common […]
Employee or Independent Contractor – IRS Version
Intro Businesses grow, and that’s a great thing, but if they grow wrong, they can face additional costs along the way. One of these areas you must grow correctly is with your new hires. There are many reasons you’d want to hire an independent contractor over an employee or vice versa when just starting out, […]
The $19,000 Labor Law – Exempt Employees
A client of ours, we shall call Victoria, recently went through an unfortunate Department of Labor investigation. Why? In my opinion, it was because she was too nice, but the Department of Labor might disagree. Victoria owns and manages a company that is hired to staff a grocery store. She doesn’t own the store itself, […]
Proactive Protection – Daniel’s Trademark Story
Most entrepreneurs fight this battle more often than most any other battle in their startup experience: what must be given up in order to preserve the cash flow? Although frequently this battle is waged in many other fields, in this particular case, the battle was between legal protection and cash flow. Daniel had an amazing […]
North Carolina Exempt Property from Claims of Creditors
Property in North Carolina Safe From Creditors Disclaimer: All numbers and exemptions were accurate in 2013 when this article was written. In North Carolina, and every state, there are particular assets that the government has protected from creditors who are attempting to collect on a debt or through bankruptcy. These are called exempt property. There […]