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Agreement vs. Contract: Why Business Owners Are Using Informal Agreements for Clients

Success

When James Sperling first started his marketing and branding agency Sheep Don’t Bark, he noticed a pattern: His clients didn’t like contracts. The agency found that clients were much more willing to sign agreements, which would shield both parties if anything went wrong. They didn’t want to sign it.”

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

Success

As recent data breaches have shown, you likely can’t prevent your personal information from being stolen. While it can be mildly inconvenient, a credit freeze can help keep criminals from opening new accounts in your name, even if they have your personal information. What is a credit freeze? million reports of identity theft.

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Is Your Workspace a CMRA? Prepare Now For Big Compliance Changes

Allwork

The current Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) process is being updated as part of government fraud prevention measures. Under a new regulation published January 12, 2023 , centers will submit client information to a centralized online database rather than rely on paper forms. Background: What are the current rules?

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

They’re the ones that sparkle with uniqueness like tech startups challenging the status quo, creative agencies conjuring magic, health and wellness services nurturing vitality, and sustainable businesses paving the way for a better world. Access to legal research databases and professional resources supports practitioners in their work.

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

Allwork

The recently announced in-house tool allows the firm’s employees to search thousands of company documents and interview transcripts to help gather relevant information and key insights faster and more efficiently. Productivity” was cited as the top priority by 75% of legal and 59% of tax and accounting professionals working at firms.

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Uber Enters the Staffing Business

Small Business Labs

This, of course, means Uber will not have to deal with the employee classification or other legal issues they faces in their ride hailing business. Uber betting that their technology will provide value to workers, the companies that employ them and the staffing agencies that place them. 

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents. Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines. Always research rather than assume.

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