News & Blog
Read below for some new legal developments and some things to think about if you’re part of a new business.
Employee v. Contractor Relationship
Why classifying workers is importantClassifying workers correctly as an employee or an independent contractor is incredibly important for many reasons. The classification determines if an employer must withhold income taxes, pay Social Security, Medicare taxes, and...
Conflicts of Interest and Insurance Tips
When starting a new business Conflict of Interest can arise. But, it's not impossible to overcome It is hard to avoid conflicts of interest if you are starting a business with someone who has previously worked in the same industry. But the good news is that such a...
Is Your Company Renting Office Space NYC? These Are The Commercial Tenant Rights Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many commercial tenants in NYC, including many medical businesses, have been severely affected by the pandemic. With businesses shut down for extended periods of time and/or operating at limited capacity, revenues have plummeted. Despite this, the high cost of renting...
Corporate Practice of Medicine and Management Service Organizations (MSOs)
New York State law prohibits the Corporate Practice of Medicine (“CPOM”). CPOM is when a non-medical individual or company owns or controls a medical practice. In New York State, a non-medical company can not (1) engage in, or profit from, running a medical business...
Physician Assistant Formulary Rescinded in Ohio
Great News for Ohio Physician Assistants! On December 19, 2018, SB259 was signed into law by the Ohio Governor, and will become effective in 90 days. This law, known as the PA Bill, rescinds the Ohio PA Formulary and changes PA supervision requirements. The formulary...
New Texas Medical Spa Bill TX SB2366: RNs Watch Out!
Currently Texas is one of the most liberal states in the US when it comes to who can inject Botox and perform other aesthetic treatments. Anyone with “proper training” can inject Botox and other cosmetic injectable treatments as long as it is under the written...
10 Must Have Legal Documents for Startups
Co-written by: Ksenia Sourina, General Counsel, Bitooda Formation Documents Before starting any business, the most important initial legal decision is “what’s the right business structure.” A sole proprietorship may be a tempting choice for someone who’s planning to...
5 Reasons Why It’s Important For Small Businesses To Have An Employee Handbook
It’s important for businesses of all sizes to have handbooks or employee manuals to protect the business from litigation and to explain the values, policies, and procedures of the company. Whether you have one employee or ten thousand, it is vital to give your team a...
5 Steps To Legally Fire an Employee
Step 1. Look In The Mirror. You (or your company) hired this person. If you’re ready to fire this person now, what hiring mistake did you make to put you in this position down the line? How can you avoid it in the future? Did you hire too quickly? Perhaps you hired...