At the initial stages of starting a business in Louisiana, an owner will make various decisions that could impact operations going forward. From the contracts used with employees to the entity selection made, choices at the beginning could have a long-term impact. One...
During the initial stages of forming a corporation, there are various legal decisions that will have to be made that will impact the future operations of the Louisiana company. In addition to establishing procedures, hiring practices and more, it is essential to also...
Business owners in Louisiana and their employees depend on contracts to keep their working relationships in line and expectations clear. Formal agreements are sometimes written, depending on one’s field of employment. Some agreements, however, are verbal, and others...
Becoming a shareholder of a Louisiana-based company may come with many rewards but also numerous risks. One way shareholders can protect themselves is by ensuring the shareholders’ agreement contains the right information. What information should be included in this...
There is a lot involved in getting a limited liability company up and running. Creating an operating agreement is just one of the many things owners of LLCs may want to consider completing during the formation process. Whether one’s company is a sole proprietorship or...
You finally did it. You decided this year would be the year that you open your own business. Maybe it was a spur of the moment idea, or maybe it has been something you’ve been planning for a while; either way, congratulations and let the work begin. There is a lot...
Few people here in Louisiana or anywhere else would disagree that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in recent history. With everything going on, many small businesses have experienced setbacks from which they could have some trouble recovering. The...
There is a lot that goes into setting up a business. It isn’t as easy as just setting up shop and opening one’s doors. The state of Louisiana requires business owners to file various legal documents during the business formation process. When creating a corporation,...
All Louisiana residents currently in the job force are entitled to work in environments that are free from hate, harassment and retaliation. Unfortunately, many do not, and if they choose to say something about it, they often feel their concerns fall on deaf ears....
You started your Louisiana company with the intention of serving your customers or clients and making a profit. Even if you anticipated the amount of work it would take, you may not have anticipated the amount of legal matters you would encounter on a daily,...
