Gregory Rutchik, Attorney

Picking an Entity Type Do you already have an entity? Are there problems? Read about common issues. Have you maintained the "corporate formalities" to be able to argue that the entity protects the individual owners from certain liability? Are you in a regulated industry such as the financial industry, health care or do you store customer data in the EU? [ 268 more words ] http://rutchik.com/2017/04/27/corporate-formation

You really can be a better negotiator. https://rutchik.lpages.co/should-you-sign-the-contract/

Picking an Entity Type Do you already have an entity? Are there problems? Read about common issues. Have you maintained the "corporate formalities" to be able to argue that the entity protects the individual owners from certain liability? Are you in a regulated industry such as the financial industry, health care or do you store customer data in the EU? [ 268 more words ] http://rutchik.com/2017/04/27/corporate-formation

Industries include: biotech, software, device, game and video console and content, book publishing industry (writer side), property and casualty insurance, life insurance, real estate broker and real estate development, automotive, porn, cloud computing, fashion, manufacturing, food and food additives and many many others. Key examples of the past and present clients/matters are: 1) Copyright/ Trademark infringement Litigation a. Online and Web hosting [ 855 more words ] http://rutchik.com/2017/04/27/representative-cases

You really can be a better negotiator. https://rutchik.lpages.co/should-you-sign-the-contract/

I. The 3 essential issues most negotiators miss (most of which you've never cared about before...) that other top-preforming businesses owners tend to gloss over until there is a problem. Your Maximum Gain and Maximum Exposure. Do you know the most you can obtain, win, earn, pay from the contract you are about to sign? What is the one-line (or one word) worst case scenario? [ 635 more words ] http://rutchik.com//the-4-best-newly-discovered-reasons-yo

Youre an entrepreneur, you have many skill sets. I get it. Does your number 2 employee or partner have significantly different skill sets? What do you learn from her/him that you dont know? Strive to cover different spaces.

Clients are sometimes surprised when they learn that in addition to drafting and negotiating, my added value is identify potential business partners, qualify them and acting as their business development team.

I get quite a few calls from clients that MESSED UP their corporate formation. Owners are afraid of being SUED because their entity is not "formally" set up The State Franchise Tax Board has SUSPENDED the entity NO ONE has been ISSUED any equity (stock if a C corp; units if an LLC) NONE of the owners have a shareholder agreement (e.g. [ 408 more words ] http://rutchik.com//now-what-youve-messed-up-corporate-for

So client gets sued by factory for non payment; turns out factory was selling clients' goods out the back door. We have brought a Federal trademark claim against factory. Better posted here

As you start new business deals, be clear on what you expect, what you will deliver to the relationship and when you will accept delivery. This applies to goods and services. Get it in writing and work with an experienced lawyer, like me.

Friends: many of you are posting a statement about your pictures and intellectual property on FB. What has brought on your concerns? FB like almost any website, twitter, linkedin, app you use allows you to own your content BUT they have the right to report and distribute your content (and sell ads against it). That is just the way it is. If you dont like it, please dont use FB.

Many wonder how to get into medical marijuana boom. Look at devices, services that support an industry, payment processing, helping the businesses with what every business needs, as well as the product itself.

Today - my client starts at a new firm after more than a year of maneuvering with his old firm. I saved him money by avoiding contentious litigation. Lawyers too get stuck in 50/50 or in untenable partnerships. Don't stay stuck. Life is too short.

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