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How to Start a Business in Portugal Starting a business in Portugal requires accounting for the country’s unique rules, laws, and business climate. In this post, I aim to demystify the process, by laying out the essential steps and considerations needed to launch and sustain a successful business in Portugal. There are various key steps
When Should I Call My Business Lawyer? Entrepreneurs carry heavy burdens, often for years without much respite. Running a business involves navigating a complex web of legal considerations that can impact every aspect of your operations. Knowing when to consult a business lawyer is crucial for protecting your company and ensuring long-term success. From entity
United States LLC Operating Agreements LLC operating agreements establish how a limited liability company is to be run and are equivalent to a corporation’s bylaws (see Doing Business in the United States: The Laws You Should Know for more information on LLCs and corporations). In most states, including some very popular ones for forming LLCs,
United States Law Suits I have represented countless foreign entrepreneurs and businesses evaluating or negotiating a potential business relationship in the United States. One of the toughest things I have to do is explain why the U.S. legal system is so different from what these clients are used to in Europe, Asia, or elsewhere. Business
Legal advice versus business advice People hire lawyers to give them legal advice. Sometimes, people also hire lawyers to give them business advice. This may introduce thorny considerations because lawyers generally should not give business advice (more on that below). However, sometimes they can, and do (more on that too). As a business lawyer who
On April 23, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule banning noncompete agreements under sections 5 and 6(g) of the FTC Act. The ban applies to noncompetes in the employment context and does not necessarily apply to business-to-business noncompete agreements. This banning of non-compete agreements has left many employers wondering what this
Artificial Intelligence and the Law Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents attorneys with an opportunity to evolve as legal practitioners, to increase efficiency, to expand abilities, and to transform the delivery of legal services—making them faster and more cost effective for clients. That is of course, if you can master the technology and learn how to
Navigating The Startup Landscape As an attorney who focuses on business and intellectual property (IP), I have had the opportunity to work with many startups that were seeking to bring their ideas to the world. Moving from an idea to a finished product can be a daunting prospect for any startup, however, it doesn’t have
Series LLCs Series LLCs are a relatively new type of entity that more and more states are embracing. Still, many experienced businesspeople are unfamiliar with series LLCs. Below, I break down the concept of a series LLC, their benefits, and some potential issues. What Is a Series LLC? To understand what a series LLC is,
Over the years, our corporate attorneys have developed a niche in a host of regulated and soon-to-be-regulated industries across the globe — everything from healthcare, to cannabis, to banking and finance, to securities regulation for Web3 and other companies. And a huge part of that practice has been in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), or the
