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What Documents and Licenses Do You Need to Start a Business?

Posted on February 10, 2024

Embarking on the journey of starting a business in Rhode Island is an exciting venture, but it requires careful planning and adherence to legal requirements. Understanding the necessary documents and […]

Considerations When Naming Your Business

Posted on February 3, 2021

When starting a business, the name is everything. A business’s name conveys its purpose and its culture, can act as a marketing tool, and provide many other keys to success. […]

Operating a Home-based Business

Posted on December 16, 2020

For many entrepreneurs, a home-based business is a necessity as the costs are simply too high to rent a separate office or area. Many small business owners find that working […]

Force Majeure in Contracts

Posted on November 25, 2020

Force majeure is a legal term that many are familiar with, but few understand. In law, force majeure is often claimed as an excuse for breaching a contract following severe […]

Partnership Agreement Basics

Posted on November 11, 2020

Partnerships are a common business structure in the US because they do not require a formal agreement; rather, partnerships begin when two or more persons engage in a business enterprise […]

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Understanding the Difference Between a Share Sale and an Asset Sale

Posted on July 8, 2020

There is more than one way to buy or sell a business or transact in real estate. When transacting, there are two options: share sales and asset sales. An experienced […]

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Insurers and Small Businesses Across the U.S. Have a COVID-19 Coverage Problem, and Lawsuits Are Not the Solution They Need

Posted on May 6, 2020

By Kayla S. O’Connor, Esq. Insurance Litigation Attorney at PALUMBO LAW April 30, 2020—You might have heard the phrase “business interruption coverage” in the news lately, as small businesses all […]

What Is A Joint Venture Agreement (“JV”)?

Posted on February 1, 2019

There are several types of business organizations that are recognized by the law as a legal entity. This includes an individual (a natural person or individual proprietorship), corporation, partnership, limited […]

An Overview of Common Start-Up Costs

Posted on January 30, 2019

Starting a new business is an exciting time. For serial entrepreneurs, starting a new business is often more routine because they have developed a system from their prior ventures. For […]

Small Business Money Management: Three Healthy Financial Habits

Posted on January 18, 2019

Small business is the cornerstone of the American economy. Despite the press coverage that large companies receive for setting new market capitalization highs, or for causing a stir about where […]