Growing companies move fast. New deals, funding rounds, compliance obligations, and contract negotiations all pile up. Legal needs don’t wait, but hiring a full-time general counsel might not fit into your budget—or your current stage of growth. That’s where a fractional general counsel can turn things around. Instead of a permanent, high-salaried legal executive, you get a seasoned attorney on demand—integrated into Read More

A major contract lands on your desk. Seven figures. Maybe eight. It’s the kind of deal that changes everything. Growth, credibility, momentum—it's all there, ready for the taking. However, before you sign, take a closer look. Buried in the pages are representations and warranties—promises you’re making about your company, your product, or your service. If any of them turn out to be false, even unintentionally, the Read More

A new administration often brings economic policies that can redefine the playing field for business owners. Whether it’s tariffs, tax cuts, or shifts in monetary policy, these proposals ripple through industries, shaping everything from supply chains to cash flow. For business owners, the question isn’t whether these changes matter. It’s how to respond effectively. Tax Cuts Could Boost Profits but at a Cost Trump’s Read More

In today’s difficult funding environment, advance preparation is critical to success for any company seeking to raise capital. Most businesses fail not because the owner or founder is unskilled at providing its product or service to customers. Most fail because they are undercapitalized, poorly run, and vulnerable to unexpected challenges.  Investors understand this.  Private Equity and Venture Capital investors are Read More

Most of us have strong opinions about the upcoming Presidential Election. Successful business owners, executives, and investors are no different. They hold strong views like the rest of us, but they are carefully and dispassionately weighing each candidate’s proposed policies to assess how they will react to the outcome - regardless of whether their preferred candidate wins in November. We should all do the same. How Read More

Putting your business under the microscope of a comprehensive Legal Health Check is an indispensable initial step in protecting your business against potential risks that could undermine everything you’ve worked for to this point. Doing so annually allows you and your legal team to identify areas of concern, but identifying risk is only one element of finding personalized solutions. The true challenge lies in Read More

Not too long ago, I shared some big news about the bold move by FTC Commissioner, Lina Khan, who announced a ban on non-compete agreements in employment contracts. This rule, finalized in April, was set to shake things up for businesses and employees alike. But, as we all know, things in the legal world are rarely straightforward.  Recent developments in the federal courts brought new twists to this story. What Read More

What is your company doing to get ready for the due diligence stage of your next fundraising or M&A  deal? Ideally, you’ve got an experienced team of legal, accounting, and finance experts ready to guide you through the deal process from due diligence to closing, but the key to a successful deal starts well before the deal kicks into motion.   Once the term sheet is negotiated, the due diligence process starts. Read More

Storms come for every business. How well your business weathers the storm depends on your level of preparation when it arrives. Most businesses are rife with unknown risks awaiting a storm to ignite them.  Often we know the risks but can’t find the time or budget to deal with them. Known or unknown, unaddressed risks are cracks in the foundation waiting to topple your business when the storm comes.  And come it will, Read More

In a move that has employers everywhere scrambling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just dropped the mic on non-compete agreements. On April 23, 2024, the agency finalized a rule that essentially bans these restrictive covenants in employment contracts.  The FTC's mic drop moment has huge implications for employers across the country. Here are the key takeaways: The rule prohibits employers from entering into new Read More