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Business Acquisition Due Diligence: 3 Costly Gaps to Avoid
Legal, financial, and business acquisition due diligence each catch different risks before a deal closes. Here’s what buyers who skip one usually discover after.
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Practical guidance on business strategy, contracts, employment, compliance, disputes, and the legal decisions that shape organizations across the Gulf Coast.
Alabama Business Tax Changes: 3 Critical Rules to Check
One new Alabama business tax change takes effect September 1. Two others are already law and easy to have missed. Here’s what to check.
CPA or a Lawyer? When Your Business Actually Needs Each One
Entity structure, contracts, and tax elections often need both a CPA or a lawyer. Here is how to know which one to call, and when you need both.
Can AI Replace a Lawyer? 5 Costly Risks to Know
Can AI replace a lawyer? Not for the judgment calls that protect a business. Here are five costly gaps that AI-drafted legal work can leave behind.
Subscription Legal Services: 5 Essential Incentive Shifts
Subscription legal services change what your lawyer is incentivized to do. Here are 5 ways that shift shows up in practice.
Mediation Settlement: 3 Overlooked Risks to Avoid
A mediation settlement isn’t complete on the dollar amount alone. Here’s how to catch the condition that can derail the deal before it does
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost in Alabama?
Business lawyer cost in Alabama is a question most owners can’t get a straight answer to, and it isn’t because lawyers are hiding something.
Do You Need a Trademark for Your Alabama Small Business?
A business name is often registered with the Alabama Secretary of State when an LLC is formed. Many Alabama small business owners stop there, assuming that registering an entity name is the same as owning the…
What Happens If Your Alabama LLC Does Not Have an Operating Agreement?
An LLC operating agreement in Alabama is not legally required, which is exactly why so many businesses skip one.
Outside Chief Legal Attorneys Jordan Gerheim and William Lancaster Named to the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Outside Chief Legal LLC announced today that CEO Jordan W. Gerheim and attorney William R. Lancaster have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
What is a fractional general counsel and who actually needs one?
Many business owners have heard the term “general counsel,” usually in connection with a large company and an in-house legal department.
The QBI deduction is now permanent – what that means for your LLC
For years, the Qualified Business Income deduction came with an expiration date attached, which made it hard for LLC owners to plan ahead with much confidence.