If you are considering launching a business it is important to carefully consider what structure your business will take, as the type of business structure chosen can affect the owner’s liability, taxes, and paperwork that must be filed. The following is an overview...
Business Law
How to address business formation concerns
Choosing a business form can be complicated and confusing for excited and hopeful entrepreneurs. It does not have to be, however, if the new business owner understands the different options and what they mean for their new business venture. Considerations when...
What to know about esports contracts
In 2020, the number of esports players is expected to reach an audience of around 500 million and make a little over $1 billion in revenue. Pro esports players are the life of the business, and they sign contracts just as a standard pro sports player would. The...
Activision Blizzard and Excel Sports Management now partners
Excel Sports Management has reached an agreement with Activision Bizzard that will allow the two companies to partner in finding sponsorship opportunities for both the Call of Duty and Overwatch leagues. The agreement for Excel represents the company's first foray...
A new type of sport with unique legal requirements
The sports industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world, bringing in profits worth billions of dollars annually. Online gaming is another relatively new type of sport. Online gamers in Indiana and around the world regularly participate in tournaments...
Forming a limited liability company
When entrepreneurs in Indiana decide to form a new business, they may want to consider their options for how to structure their company. Some people may want to stick with a sole proprietorship or form a partnership, while others may be interested in developing a full...
Negotiate a commercial lease with your best interests in mind
When you find the right place from which to operate your business, you may feel the need to rush forward and sign the lease agreement as soon as possible. After all, it's difficult to find commercial space that's in your budget and suits the needs of your Indiana...
How members of an LLC receive compensation
Owners of a Colorado limited liability corporation may be treated as a sole proprietor or a partnership for tax purposes. The specific tax rules that the owner of an LLC will follow depend on how many members the corporation has. If an LLC has a single member, it will...
What factors are important in an NDA?
Whether you are an individual employee, contractor, partner or distributor working with a company or you are a representative of a company working with one of those individuals in Indiana, you may be in a position that warrants the sharing of confidential business...
What makes a non-compete agreement fair?
All companies have their secrets, from the most successful corporate entity to the smallest startup. Standing out from the competition and having a unique formula are what help businesses thrive. Like other Indiana business owners, you want to protect the confidential...