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5 legal tips for entrepre…

5 legal tips for entrepreneurs starting a new business

Originally Published In The Nashville Business Journal As an entrepreneur, it is easy to dream up a new business idea and become enthralled with it. However, before beginning your upcoming venture, it is vital to take a step back and ensure you follo… Read More
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3 reasons to have a written agreement before entering a partnership

Originally published in the Nashville Business Journal By Nancy Stabell , Founder & Lead Attorney at Wood Stabell Law Group Nancy Wood Stabell is the managing attorney and founder of Wood Stabell Law Group, a firm focused on providing high-qualit… Read More
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What to know about Public Accommodation

In this increasingly progressive age where society’s understanding and ideology surrounding sex and gender identity are continuously developing, companies may find themselves at a loss as to who is a protected class under the law. The protections p… Read More
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Have you organized your business records lately?

You’ve completed your spring cleaning at home, but have you decluttered your business records? If not, we’ve made it easy for you. Let’s take a page from Marie Kondo’s book and tidy up your business records using the following checklist:… Read More
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Major Rule Change from the SBA!

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has recently published major rule changes related to its lending and affiliation criteria for its business loan programs. These rules will radically change the basis of SBA lending and are scheduled to ta… Read More
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Tennessee Passes COVID-19 Relief Act

On August 12 Tennessee became the most recent state to pass a law providing businesses with liability protection relating to COVID-19 claims. At least 12 other states—including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North… Read More
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Is COVID-19 a Comp Claim? It Depends.

As employers are still struggling with whether to bring employees back to work, many are asking if an employee contracts COVID-19, is it compensable under workers’ compensation? The answer to that question is “it depends.” Work Comp 101 –… Read More
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Making Remote Working ... Work: Is Your Business Ready?

The COVID-19 pandemic and its resurgence has changed how we work. In early spring, many businesses quickly transitioned to allow employees to work remotely, with the goal of returning to the workplace. However, with case counts climbing in the US and… Read More
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Coronavirus and Business Income Litigation: an Update

Over the last few months there has been significant discussion regarding business interruption insurance coverage and whether it will apply to businesses forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In April and continuing to present day, plaint… Read More
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Risk Management 101: Documenting your file

For anyone who has attended a risk management seminar the phrase “document, document, document” can sound like a broken record. “Why do these people keep repeating something so basic” you might ask yourself. Documenting your agency management… Read More
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