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Apr, 2026

Inside a Buy‑Sell Agreement: What It’s There to Do

We help owners think through what happens next, who takes over, how decisions are made, and how the legal side supports those choices.

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…