http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Gerard+Simington Legal Gerard Simington Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96553&ca=Legal When it comes to business law, there are a number of areas that make sense at first glance, but become complex when you get into the heart of the matter. Non-compete agreements are such an area. Understanding Non-Compete Agreements Every business has certain fundamental secrets that make it stand ou... Legal Gerard Simington Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96525&ca=Legal Every once in awhile, government passes a law that makes you smile. The creation of the limited liability company constituted just such an act. Understanding the Magnificent Limited Liability Company There are two primary ways something becomes law. The first is for a legislative body to pass an ac... Legal Gerard Simington Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96524&ca=Legal Opening your own business is a major part of the American Dream. If you are heading down this road, you need to consider the form your business will take. An Introduction to Business Entities A business entity is simple the form in which you business is held. Some entities provide protection agains... Legal Gerard Simington Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96554&ca=Legal At the foundation of every legal transaction is the document known as a contract. Here is a guide to this document, why it is important and why you should use it. The Basic Elements of Contracts For as long as we can remember, things have been accomplished by agreement. At one time, a person’s hand... Legal Gerard Simington Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95960&ca=Legal If you run into a legal dispute, and everyone does, you may need to hire a law firm to represent you. If so, it helps to know who is who in regard to positions in the law firm. Positions in a Law Firm It may come as a surprise to learn that law firms tend to be very rigid in their structure. From th... Legal Gerard Simington Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96527&ca=Legal Over the last 30 years, limited liability companies have become a very popular choice as a business entity among small businesses. While the entity is a good choice, there are some tax issues that must be considered. Limited Liability Companies and Taxes The entity known as the limited liability co... Legal Gerard Simington Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95608&ca=Legal In our modern society, legal issues arise practically every day. Given this fact, you need to know how to pick an attorney for your situation. A Guide to Picking An Attorney If you live in America, you are going to run into some type of a legal issue that must be addressed. Hopefully, the issue is s...