Software Development Agreement Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) June 1, 2019
A software development agreement is essential to give each of the parties what they need and avoid disputes; but if a legal dispute should arise, a software development agreement illustrates what the parties’ terms to … https://t.co/27puP2ubUe
Basics of Taxes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 31, 2019
Congress,
the legislative branch of the government, writes the Internal Revenue Code
(IRC), also called the tax code. The tax code directs the collection of taxes, the enforcement of the tax rules, and the issuance of tax refunds, rebate… https://t.co/rBgrEPzg4w
Utah Code 30-3-35
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 31, 2019
Utah Code 30-3-35 refers to parent time, also known as visitation in some states and in some chords, this means the time the non-custodial parent spends with a child or the children in either a child custody case or divorce case, depen… https://t.co/vwiYo5Q6Jg
FINRA Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 30, 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it obtained an emergency court order freezing brokerage accounts holding more than $29 million in illegal profits from insider trading in advance of the April 2016 acquisition of Dre… https://t.co/n2MdMaJXz8
Finding a Home
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 30, 2019
There are many different ways that you can go about beginning a home search. For instance, many people like to hire a real estate agent to help them in their search, while others have found classified advertisements to be their greatest t… https://t.co/MyYKNHRcJm
Don’t Leave a Dog or Child in the Car
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 29, 2019
You should never leave a child or dog in a car no matter the season, but especially during these hot summer months because cars heat up much faster. Since 1998, 723 children have died of heatstroke from being left i… https://t.co/mCNpGo0Gk0
Tax Law Forms
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 29, 2019
Many tax filers find themselves in the middle of filling out their tax returns when they realize that they have questions about different tax laws and forms. The vast amounts of information on the IRS’s website are useful, but it can be di… https://t.co/GVpK0mR3sb
Cybersquatting Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 28, 2019
Cybersquatting is generally defined as the registering, sale or use of a domain name containing a trademark that the registrant doesn’t have the rights to with the intent to profit from the goodwill of the mark. Cybersquatters general… https://t.co/5WLpJltT3J
Illegal Evictions Can Get You in Trouble
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 28, 2019
A self-help eviction occurs when a landlord retakes possession of a property without using the eviction process. The use of self-help may amount to landlord harassment. Nearly every state prohibits a landlord fro… https://t.co/XSlLzEOBHE
SEC and Marijuana Business
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 27, 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a Utah-based company and its founder with falsely touting “record” revenue numbers to investors and claiming to be a leader in the marijuana industry while some of its earnings ca… https://t.co/yXpnpUs9W5
Make Money With Your Patent
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 27, 2019
After spending so much time and mental energy coming up with a novel invention, you will want to figure out how to monetize it. There are generally two ways you can make a profit from your invention. In rare circumstances, en… https://t.co/iKuFtTOvwY
Transfer on Death Tax
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 26, 2019
Receiving an inheritance can be an unexpected windfall. Although if you get stocks and securities through a transfer on death account, don’t be surprised when your gift has a tax bill attached.
A transfer on death account is a pop… https://t.co/pcucHt460a
Tenant Bankruptcy Affects a Landlord’s Eviction Rights
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 26, 2019
Whether a tenant has filed for bankruptcy before or after an eviction judgment affects the steps a landlord must take to regain possession of the rental unit.
What If the Tenant Filed for Bankruptc… https://t.co/KAp5PXCa8o
Custody and Cohabitation
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 25, 2019
By entering into a “living together contract,” unmarried cohabitants can provide rights to one another that are analogous to rights granted to married couples. In these types of situations, an express or implied agreement betwee… https://t.co/EaVgxmSBU1
Tax Return Preparation
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 25, 2019
Yes, we help people, companies, and trusts prepare and file their tax returns. We have done income tax returns – think 1040, and we have also done gift and estate tax returns. Whether you are a multi-millionaire with a huge busine… https://t.co/ApC1GbsHGP
Power of Attorney for Health Care
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 24, 2019
A health care power of attorney and a living will are legal documents that provide you with options for expressing medical care preferences and instructions, should you become mentally incapacitated or otherwise unable … https://t.co/M37Ox0OMJK
Mortgage Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 24, 2019
Though mortgage payments make most borrowers think of traditional banks, most mortgage holders make their payments to separate mortgage servicers. Mortgage servicing companies collect mortgage payments, handle escrow accounts, credit and… https://t.co/PoFxM3pGTN
REPC
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 23, 2019
Once you’ve found the house that you want to buy, it’s time to make an offer. In Utah, this is done with a REPC, or a Real Estate Purchase Contract – everyone uses the word REPC for short – pronounced “REP – SEE”.
Once the seller accepts your offe… https://t.co/4rLYQHm3bf
Employee Discipline Policies
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 23, 2019
We’ve talked about the importance of discipline policies on this page. It is always a good idea for businesses to form solid discipline policies for their employees, and even more important to stick to them. Contrary to what… https://t.co/D38jtD2j2t
Same Sex Marriage and Divorce
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 22, 2019
Utah began recognizing same-sex marriage in 2011. However, matrimony is not enough to protect your rights. Although same-sex couples are granted the same privileges and obligations as heterosexual partners within Utah, you … https://t.co/ULnF3OiI1E
Renter’s Insurance
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 22, 2019
Although renting a property does not subject a tenant to the same liability as that of a property owner, tenants can still benefit from obtaining separate renter’s insurance policies.
Renters’ insurance policies are similar to homeow… https://t.co/KpKWXpzhd2
Contract Drafting Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 21, 2019
It is helpful to understand the basics of contract drafting even if you rarely draft your own contracts. A basic understanding can add to your confidence in all types of business writing, and will also aid when reviewing and interp… https://t.co/BR0JpQnO7G
IRS Collection Process
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 21, 2019
If you do not pay in full when you file, you will receive a bill from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This bill begins the collection process, which continues through alternative payment options and ends when your account is s… https://t.co/jg9hllPMvz
Defenses to Eviction
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 20, 2019
Many Americans face eviction every year. While dealing with the prospect of losing your home is never easy, you aren’t alone. Local laws provide protections for tenants such as a notice requirement, the possibility of paying partial… https://t.co/5LzUUAWr2k
Loans for Small Businesses
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 20, 2019
Many new business owners make the mistake of taking out too many loans too quickly instead of exploring other means of structuring their business or securing financing. While loans can be used at any point during a business’s … https://t.co/ycCM6BLkfy
Grandparent Custody Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 19, 2019
The laws surrounding grandparent’s visitation rights is currently in a state of flux in Utah. A specific court decision has come down over the past few years, but the Utah Code allows for grandparents’ rights. Its best to speak … https://t.co/PwAkIaPP2w
Offer in Compromise Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 19, 2019
When you owe the IRS money and have tried everything to pay it off with no luck, consider making the IRS an “offer in compromise” or “OIC” for short – to settle your tax bill. An offer in compromise allows taxpayers to wipe out… https://t.co/f3BGVka2UC
Medical Malpractice Insurance Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 18, 2019
I’ve heard it estimated that medical malpractice is an estimated $21-billion industry. Malpractice costs have become so expensive that more and more physicians are seeking alternatives wherever they can find them. Some … https://t.co/5l9XspCkRy
Law for Homeowners
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 18, 2019
Owning a home can be a challenge. There are both personal and financial benefits to owning a home, regardless of the type of home you purchase. These benefits include tax deductions, appreciation value, and the ability to enjoy your … https://t.co/sILWJdUGx7
Myths About Taxes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 17, 2019
The annual arrival of the 1040 Booklet in the mail always marks the beginning of yet another tax season. And yet, in spite of this constant ritual, there persist a number of myths about ways to avoid taxes.
You Can Write-Off Your Hom… https://t.co/Bkfb0bgW1C
Prenuptial Agreements
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 17, 2019
Decades prior, courts disapproved of prenuptial agreements, trusting that they transformed a holy and individual bond into a money related course of action. Throughout the years, be that as it may, courts understood that marriage a… https://t.co/GbyAcV2tim
Ponzi Scheme Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 16, 2019
Former Miami Dolphins, Utah Giants, and New England Patriots player William D. Allen and his co-conspirator Susan C. Daub entered into a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle claims that Allen and Daub operate… https://t.co/rTM66L1vja
Property Tax Attorney
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 16, 2019
Depending on a number of factors, primarily location, your property taxes represent a significant chunk of your overall tax payments. However, it’s important to remember that this revenue is used locally for such vital resources an… https://t.co/buuYlnwmGm
Stop IRS Garnishment
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 15, 2019
An IRS wage garnishment is a means to collect money directly from your paycheck before you are paid. If you’re facing a wage garnishment, it’s likely you were having problems paying a creditor. Now there’s a judgment against you, an… https://t.co/KCx7raxqIt
Tree Boundary Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 15, 2019
Trees are a common dispute among neighbors. Tree disputes can take many forms, such as trees that fall on a neighbor’s property and cause damage or circumstances where a neighbor’s tree blocks what would be a scenic or otherwise pleasa… https://t.co/fqLlOCO1mN
Domestic Violence Laws
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 14, 2019
Every year, many people abuse a child or another person, including the elderly, within their own homes. Child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse are extremely rampant throughout the entire United States. Over a thousand chi… https://t.co/VAFYkEqffz
Trusted Family Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 14, 2019
Nothing is as exciting to a new parent as having the first child. You plan their life before they are even brought into the world and the messes and spills that come along with that young life become merely the unimportant backgrou… https://t.co/e0gR5ECa26
Partnership Lawyer
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 13, 2019
Partnerships are the simplest type of legal structure to form for businesses with two or more principles; but while partnerships have no formal paperwork requirements, they usually don’t protect partners from liability. Partners can a… https://t.co/MdJ6wGSO6G
Divorce Debt Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 13, 2019
However, over the years, I have found that many people fail to fully appreciate that divorce involves the division of debt, as well.
Ironically, debt is typically cited as one of the top reasons couples split up. But, getting divorced … https://t.co/I6ntGOsybk
Employment Anti-Discrimination Laws
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 12, 2019
There are several laws you need to know about if you run a business and have employees. Almost every employer has certain obligations to its employees under federal employment and anti-discrimination laws, while stat… https://t.co/BPIqV5njqi
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes?
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 12, 2019
People fail to file tax returns for a variety of reasons — personal or business problems; feelings of hopelessness or fear due to an extended period of nonfiling; anti-government sentiments; or beliefs that the penal… https://t.co/2USVCwy45i
Copyrighted Material at School
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 11, 2019
There are many copyrighted works out there that can help teachers and students in the classroom, but it doesn’t make sense for most teachers and students to buy licenses for works that might just demonstrate an idea or bac… https://t.co/ho9gzF46rA
Consumer Credit Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 11, 2019
Consumer credit law is a vast subject. There are several different state and federal laws apply to credit transactions with consumers. If your company extends credit to consumers, you must comply with these laws. If you are a consum… https://t.co/ZZI5BKj50X
Hiring Minors Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 10, 2019
As each summer approaches, the number of minors (people under 18 years of age) in the workplace skyrockets, as students who have been in school go on their summer breaks and many look for work. Hiring minors makes business sense to man… https://t.co/9sCV2PTzcD
Deed of Trust Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 10, 2019
A Deed
of Trust is also called a mortgage. In
Utah, you will nearly always see a “deed of trust”, but most people
still call them mortgages or a mortgage.
Qualifying for a mortgage is an important first step in making a home or
busin… https://t.co/ofX2UgU5Gg
Investor Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 9, 2019
An important consideration in deciding what organization form (i.e. corporation, partnership, LLC) your business will take is the type of investor the business has or is seeking. For example, a sole proprietorship that is actively seeking i… https://t.co/JKJ8na2fgq
Business Marketing Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 9, 2019
Marketing your business requires more than simply hanging your shingle. You have to gain insight into your target market, come up with a compelling company name, and protect your brand, among other considerations. Below are some o… https://t.co/ulNrmzqqGg
Debt and Tax Collection
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 8, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employs a number of methods to help the agency collect payment from taxpayers, ranging from friendly reminders and offers of installment plans to wage garnishment and repossession of high-dollar… https://t.co/9W6feDIhiv
Elder Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 8, 2019
When it comes to Elder Law, we often should ask how much experience does the firm and its practicing attorneys have in the field of elder law? At Ascent Law, we have combined experience of nearly 50 years. Some lawyers will choose to practice … https://t.co/FIPHINhtq4
Avoid Foreclosure
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 7, 2019
When times get tough, it is no wonder that many people have to take out second mortgages on their homes, and even home equity lines of credit. We’ve seen this happen before in the “Great Recession” of 2008. Yes, some of us were pract… https://t.co/x0XnOm4i03
Money Problems and Divorce
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 7, 2019
Money continues to be the number one cause for divorce in the U.S. In order to avoid marriage money problems, it pays to sit down and have a serious financial conversation with your new partner. It may not be pretty or excitin… https://t.co/rRw6tMD9T5
Financing a Business
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 6, 2019
Businesses
have two primary ways to raise money, and which one you choose depends on how
much money you need and whether you’re willing to cede control to other people:
Loans: Just like anyone else, businesses obtain financing by
b… https://t.co/V4gUgC6rZm
Health Care Power of Attorney
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 6, 2019
Deciding who you will name as your health care agent is one of the more difficult and important decisions you can make when planning for the future. Depending on the state, your health care agent may also be called a surrog… https://t.co/rkmUt3faHK
Business After Divorce
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 5, 2019
The repercussions of a divorce can be wide-ranging and affect many aspects of a person’s life, but what many people fail to anticipate are the hardships a divorce can levy against a business they own and operate. Many statistics s… https://t.co/It8a1KvTNJ
Investment Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 5, 2019
This is about estate planning law and how most new brokerage accounts are opened each year and people routinely title them in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship. This often shorten to the form “JTWROS”. This form of ownership can … https://t.co/xI4BkNHEMm
Tax Fraud
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 4, 2019
This is going to be about tax fraud. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) takes tax evasion and fraud very seriously, imposing stiff fines and even prison sentences for those who actively avoid paying their share of income taxes. The IRS also r… https://t.co/ocfFTNyzoo
Driving on Company Time Law
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 4, 2019
Sending one of your employees across town to pick up those company brochures from the print shop might not be as great an idea as you might think. If that employee is involved in an auto accident, an injured party could come … https://t.co/pRHPw10dLT
Paying Back Taxes
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 3, 2019
Getting behind on your taxes is all too easy. The hard part is getting your back taxes paid in full. To make matters worse, your tax bill can nearly double in size if not handled quickly. By definition, any tax that is left unpaid 60 d… https://t.co/2af4HsEYFm
Power of Attorney and DNR
— Business Lawyer utah (@utbusinesslaw) May 3, 2019
There are two fundamental documents that need to be executed during your life to ensure that you receive the kind of healthcare you want if you are ever incapacitated. The first is commonly called a living will, an advanced dir… https://t.co/yb57PEpfei
