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Independent Contractor

An independent contractor is a person or business engaged in a non-employee capacity to provide goods or services to another person or business.

What Do You Absolutely Need in Your Contractor Agreements? Blog Post

UK review by Chris Coulter Why Hire a Contractor? Many companies hire contractors so they can have more hands on deck during busy times without the ongoing commitment of hiring…

Inventions Assignment Agreement

An inventions assignment agreement is a typical feature of an independent contractor or employee agreement where the worker agrees to assign any intellectual property arising from the worker’s services to the company.

Consider Locating Your Startup in an “Opportunity Zone” Blog Post

In 2017, Congress created the Opportunity Zone program to encourage investment in economically distressed parts of the United States. While the Opportunity Zone program is primarily focused on providing tax...

Tips for Onboarding Employees to Early-Stage Companies Blog Post

Early-stage companies frequently overlook many fundamental legal needs and issues surrounding the onboarding of service providers.  Here are a few considerations for early-stage companies as they engage workers, and tips...

Trade Secret Management in the United States: Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid Blog Post

Many thanks to Samantha Strauss for her contributions to this article. Whether you are running a startup or leading an established corporation, trade secrets can provide a competitive edge under…

What You Need to Know about UK Database Rights Blog Post

Databases are valuable commercial assets that businesses are increasingly looking to exploit in their own right. Given their inherent and financial value, together with the money and time invested in…