What You Need to Know About Your Employees’ Rights
When you violate your employees’ rights, you expose yourself and your business to penalties of stiff monetary fines and corrective measures that could include jail or prison sentences. Federal law covers an employee’s right to fair pay, health and safety, a non-discriminatory workplace, and freedom from retaliation. Federal Employment Rights Business Owners Need to Know Safety […]
6 Steps to Selecting and Trademarking the Right Name For Your Business
Selecting the Right Name For Your Business Gene Smith had a great idea. He had thought of the perfect service: he had a bus that he could convert into a world-class kitchen. He would travel to large business gatherings and do “on the spot” catering, where he could take orders and make alterations based on […]
Bernard Williams Named to 2017 Rising Stars List
Company Counsel, LLC, one of the premier business law firms in the Philadelphia area, announced today that for the second consecutive year, Bernard A. Williams, was selected by Super Lawyers to the 2017 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list in recognition of excellence in practice. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than […]
Top 3 Reasons Small Businesses are Sold
Are you considering selling your business, and wondering what motivates potential buyers? Understanding why people buy existing businesses will help you to get the best price when you sell yours. Here are the top 3 reasons that acquisitions of small business take place: Profitability of the target business: Generally, an acquirer is more inclined to […]
Small Business General Counsel Law Firm Launches in Philadelphia Today
BALA CYNWYD, Pennsylvania – Company Counsel LLC, a small business general counsel law firm, launches today in Philadelphia and seeks to provide subscription-based legal services and business consulting for Pennsylvania small business owners and entrepreneurs. “For years, the family businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs in Greater Philadelphia were drastically underserved and often at legal risk,” says […]
Bernard A. Williams, Esq. To Teach Business Law 101 at Main Line School Night
Renowned Attorney and Business Advisor Shares Legal Expertise Harmonized with Real World Entrepreneurial Acumen in New Workshop ARDMORE, Penn. – Starting on October 6, Bernard A. Williams, Esq., will teach “Business Law 101,” a series of workshops that is part of the Main Line School Night educational network. First launched in 1938, Main Line School […]
To Sue Or Not To Sue?
In the business world, conflict is inevitable. Most conflicts are minor and fleeting in nature with no long-term impact on either party. But every now and then, you may find yourself in a business conflict where you unquestionably have been wronged, it was the other party’s fault, and something must be done. Imagine that you […]
Attorney Bernard A. Williams Recipient of Prestigious Annual Authentic Servant Leadership Award
Bernard A. Williams, Partner, Legis Group, LLC, has been awarded the prestigious annual Authentic Servant Leadership Award by On B.L.A.S.T.!!: The Brand, and is to be recognized for his achievement at the 2nd Annual Authentic Servant Leadership Award Ceremony on Saturday, June 20th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Darby, PA. On behalf of […]