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Software Licensing Agreements

April 18, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

Software Licensing AgreementsSoftware has transformed the way we conduct business and is quickly transforming the way we live our lives.  It runs many of the devices we use every day, from the devices we use to surf the Internet, to the computers we use to process data and disseminate information, to the smart phones we use to …Read more

Filed Under: Intellectual Property

What about an LLC?

April 3, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

As we have discussed before, the question of what is the best form of business entity to operate your new company is complicated and based on your specific business objectives and business plan.  The options include a form or corporation, a partnership or limited liability company.  Each form of entity has its advantages and disadvantages. …Read more

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What Taxes to Pay First

March 29, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

When your cash flow is inadequate to pay all your business taxes, which ones should you pay first? Your business is faced with a number of different types of taxes and government fees (which certainly feel like taxes). Some of the types that could apply to your business are personal property taxes on your equipment …Read more

Filed Under: Taxation

How Will The Business Return Profits to Owners?

March 22, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

Previously, I discuss issues related to structuring ownership.  This post is a happy topic – what to do with the profits from your business.  A business can either distribute current earnings to its owners or accumulate and reinvest earnings with the goal of growing the business so it can in the future be taken public …Read more

Filed Under: Business Formation

Choosing a Corporate Entity?

February 24, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

Critical Issues When Deciding on a Corporate Entity The primary considerations when choosing a business entity is (1) the degree to which the entrepreneurs’ personal assets are protected from the business’ liabilities, (2) the availability of favorable tax strategies (like maximizing the tax benefits of start-up losses, avoiding multiple layers of taxation, and converting ordinary …Read more

Filed Under: Business Formation

Finkel Law Group Opens San Francisco Office

January 18, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

Finkel Law Group, a boutique law firm, has now opened an office in San Francisco, California to better serve clients in the Bay Area and beyond.  The Finkel Law Group is comprised of experienced business attorneys providing expertise in the areas of corporate formation, corporate funding, business litigation, intellectual property, employment and real estate law. It …Read more

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Client Success Story

January 10, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

Victory in $57 Million Trade Secret Misappropriation Case Finkel Law Group successfully defended a privately held software company against claims of trade secret misappropriation and conversion of confidential business information in a lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by a plaintiff seeking damages in excess of $57 million. The plaintiff, …Read more

Filed Under: Client Success Stories

New Feature for 2013

January 7, 2013 by Lonnie_Finkel

The Finkel Law Group has a wide range of legal experience as transactional attorneys assisting companies with their legal needs and as litigators insuring that our business clients’ rights are vigorously asserted in court if necessary.  We will be sharing our insights based on countless representations satisfying our clients’ business objectives through client-focused legal services. …Read more

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