What Is UCC & Why Is It Important? Whether you’re new to owning a business, or you’ve operated your own company for decades, it seems that every city, county, and state has its own set…

Why Hire a Contract Drafting Attorney? Every small business will face legal concerns. Whether you need an expert to review new contract agreements and permits, or require legal counsel to assist with supplier or vendor…

Basics of Buy and Sell Agreement Though we can’t predict the future, we can do our best to plan and prepare for life’s many curveballs. This is especially important if you run a small business….

Tips for Ending a Business Partnership As with any relationship, starting a small business with someone can be an exciting new venture. However, the financial strain of daily operations combined with strong egos can easily…

LLC vs. DBA: Which Is Right for Me? Anyone who has taken an “Intro to Business” course has heard about the different types of business structures available to entrepreneurs. The two most commonly asked about…

Do Part-Time Workers Receive Holiday Pay? With the holiday season now in full swing, many small business owners may wonder about holiday pay, overtime, and paid time off. Below, we’ll discuss part-time workers specifically, and…

Are Holiday Workers Legally Entitled to Overtime Pay? With November upon us, it is officially “go time” for retail stores—as Black Friday deals begin. Despite an increase in eCommerce and supply chain disruptions, the National…

Top Small Business Legal Concerns Being a small business owner is full of both rewards and challenges. Along with the achievements of pursuing your passion and being your own boss, there are also the headaches…

Should I Hire a Business Lawyer When I’m Ready to Sell? Selling a business can be a stressful process—and it requires negotiation, contract drafting, organization of financial documents, and so on. Below, we’ll help you…

What Is Business Law? Though a broad term, business law is responsible for regulating commercial entities and their commercial transactions—covering the rights and conduct of those involved in commerce, trade, and sales. Whether you’re a…

Why Hire a Construction Lawyer? Planning residential or commercial construction? Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned builder, having access to a professional construction lawyer is more than a value add to…

Difference Between Trial Court and Appellate Court Need to settle a dispute in court? Whether you require professional representation for a business disagreement or a complex dissolution, here is what you need to know about…

How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost? Any business owner will tell you the importance of consulting with a business attorney, especially if you run into a legal dispute with a client, customer, or former…

What Are the Different Types of Business Law? If you already own a business or you’re thinking of becoming a business owner, you may wonder how the different types of business law can impact the…

Are Legal Fees Tax Deductible for Your Small Business? With the new year behind us, you may find yourself with questions about filing taxes for your small business. Working with a tax expert can help…

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Business Partnership? If you’re looking to launch a new business in 2020, you may find it more profitable to partner with another entrepreneur for added financial support, shared…

The Process of Contract Arbitration If you’ve ever signed an employment contract, business agreement, or even a credit card application, you may have come across the word arbitration. Arbitration is a process that involves taking…

Is It Legal to Change a Contract After Signing? For business owners and individuals alike, contracts are often considered rigid, consequence-imposing agreements that require stringent compliance. Though this outlook is not necessarily wrong, it lacks…

What Are the Top 3 Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim? Contracts regulate what you do every day. From the simple task of purchasing groceries at your local market to the more complex undertaking…

How Do I Find a Good Contract Attorney? A contract is a legally binding agreement, which can be in writing or oral. You’ve engaged with these types of documents in your everyday life, whether or…

Handyman License in Minnesota: What You Need to Know You’re a self-sufficient person—especially around the house. Something breaks and you’re able to fix it, whether it’s the plumbing, electricity, carpentry, or masonry. Maybe you’re the…

Understanding the Basics of Collaborative Law Choosing to file for divorce is never an easy decision. It can be stressful and emotionally exhausting. This can be due to a variety of reasons, but once the…

Modifying a Construction Contract Part II: Change Order Initiation In last week’s blog post, we discussed certain instances that may require your construction project to implement a change order to the original scope of work….

How to Effectively Modify a Construction Contract’s Scope of Work: Part I Making modifications during a construction project comes with the territory. Your clients may request additions, or you may need to make changes due…

Is Your Small Business’ Intellectual Property Protected? Every small business is unique. Whether you sell web design and development, women’s sport apparel, cookbooks, or wedding photography, your brand has its own original identity. But what…

Independent Contractor Tips to Help You Avoid “Rookie” Mistakes Working in the “gig economy” has its benefits. As an independent contractor, you get to do what you love on your own terms and schedule. Of…

Top 5 Qualities to Look for in a Small Business Lawyer In honor of this year’s annual celebration of Small Business Saturday, we at KTF Law Firm wanted to share some important qualities that every…

How Employment Law Affects Your Business Whether you’re starting a small business or expanding your current team of employees, it’s important that you understand employment law and how it may impact your employer-employee relationships. From…

4 Things to Ask Your Lawyer Before Starting a Business Here at KTF Law, we work with entrepreneurs and business owners every. From working to launch a new business to helping established companies grow, our…

Zoning Laws, Design Approval, and Business Lending Breaking ground on a commercial construction process is a long process. While there is quite a bit of pomp and circumstance around the groundbreaking, getting the first shovel…

Hiring a Small Business Attorney For entrepreneurs starting their first business, the legal world can be an overwhelming mess. The mountains of paperwork to file, standards to meet, and books to keep can leave you…

A Quick Lesson in Legal Jargon From a Law Firm Have you ever read through iTunes’ User Agreement and thought to yourself, what the heck does this all mean? Well you are not alone. Here…

Breaches of Contract Contracts are a vital part of our world today and without them it is unlikely that businesses (or society for that matter) could function like they do today. Unfortunately, these contracts are…