Corporate and Business Law

HIPPA: Covered Entities and Business Associate Agreements Posted by Aaron Harshman, on October 7, 2016 The internet and mobile technology drives the demand for instant access to information to new heights daily.  While we want more information on more systems accessible from more devices, security, contract, and privacy considerations sometimes lag behind.  In some cases, the developing…

The Risk of Fraud in Small Businesses Posted by Aaron J. Harshman, JD, CFE, on August 24, 2015 Small businesses are both disproportionately victimized by fraud and notably under-protected by anti-fraud controls, a combination that makes them significantly vulnerable… While resources available for fraud prevention and detection measures are limited in many small companies, several anti-fraud controls…can…

Indiana’s new criminal expungement statute affects employers’ permitted hiring practices. Posted by Ryan C. Munden, on December 2, 2014 Last year a new law went into effect in Indiana which allows individuals to expunge certain criminal records.  Provided the requisite time has elapsed and the petitioner can establish by clear and convincing evidence that, in the case…

The time is ripe for buying or selling a business. Posted by James R. Schrier, on July 9, 2014 With credit markets improving and consumer confidence growing, investors are shopping for opportunities to buy. Now may be the perfect time for buyers and sellers alike to investigate the market and explore new opportunities. After the financial difficulties…

Buy-Sell Agreement Posted by Amanda C. Redick, on June 13, 2014 A Buy-Sell Agreement is an important planning component for any business with more than one owner, member or shareholder. Members and shareholders will often purchase life and disability insurance policies on each other, but they neglect to take the additional step of negotiating and executing a…

Asset Purchase and Sale Transactions Posted by Kevin J. Riley, on April 10, 2014 An asset purchase and sale transaction generally involves the sale of a business and/or business assets by a seller to a purchaser.   These transactions are usually governed by a master agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of the sale.  Critical terms for the…

Managing the Paperwork of New Hires Posted by James R. Schrier, on February 6, 2014 Most employers present a new hire with a pile of government forms on the first day of employment. The first day is also an optimal time to obtain consents and agreements with new employees. The following checklist of new hire procedures –…