New Members
There are a variety of important legal issues that small business owners must be aware of. Starting with the formation of the business and determining what type of legal entity is the best one i.e. sole proprietor, sub S or C corporation, or an LLC. The business owner then has to consider signing leases, hiring employees, signing contracts, to trademarks and protecting personal assets. The area of intellectual property is another specialty area. The choices and technical issues for a new business owner can be overwhelming. This session will provide an overview of many of the most important issues that business owners have to face.
Topics that will be covered include the following:
• Choice of Entity
• Contracts
• Employment Issues
• Intellectual Property
• Real Estate
These topics and many others will be covered in the presentation. The attorneys, from the law firm of Mirick
O’Connell, have many years of experience working with small businesses and have specific specialties in the various topics that will be discussed. Ample time will be provided for questions and answers.
SPEAKERS:
JEFFREY DONALDSON, ESQ., Attorney,
Mirick O’Connell, Worcester, MA
ROBERT KILROY, ESQ., Attorney,
Mirick O’Connell, Worcester, MA
JEFFREY DUQUETTE, ESQ., Attorney, Mirick O’Connell, Worcester, MA
TIME: 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon
PLACE: Clark University, Grace Conf. Room, Higgins Univ. Ctr.
Sponsored by Commerce Bank, Mirick O’Connell
and Southbridge Savings Bank
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 3, 2011
