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Mar, 2026

Outside Chief Legal LLC Named to 2026 Inc. Regionals: Southeast List

Outside Chief Legal LLC earned a spot on the Inc. Regionals: Southeast list at No. 46 and received recognition from the Best of Alabama Awards — a…

Mar, 2026

Customer Disputes: Legal Issue or Communication Problem? 

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Customer Disputes: Legal Issue or Communication Problem?  Customer disputes are a fact of business life, but not every…

Mar, 2026

Why Your Entity Type Matters for Risk and Succession

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC The Basics of Entity Types Sole proprietorships and partnerships offer simplicity but no shield: your house and savings…

Mar, 2026

Proven 5 Ways Outside Counsel Acts as True Partners

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC A recent piece in Today’s Managing Partner, “How Law Firms Can Win More Outside Counsel Work,” makes a number…

Mar, 2026

Before Filling Season: 8 Essential Items to Have Ready for Your CPA and Attorney

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Tax filing season hits growing businesses hard. It is not only about getting numbers into your CPA’s software.…

Feb, 2026

5 Common Employment Law Mistakes Small Businesses Can Avoid

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC As a small business owner, you already wear enough hats without adding “accidental HR director” to the list.…

Feb, 2026

At-Will Employment & Employment Contracts: What Owners Often Miss

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Most business owners hear “at-will employment” and think it means they can end employment anytime, the employee can…

Jan, 2026

The Billable Hour Is Clocking Out

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Professional services, including law firms, have relied on hourly billing for decades. The model has also quietly monetized…