Legal Strategy Insights
Practical legal strategy for Tennessee business owners, entrepreneurs, and families — written in plain language by Dr. Richard G. Clark, Ph.D., MBA, JM.
Most small business owners in Memphis make the same five legal mistakes — and most of them are completely avoidable with the right information in hand before you need it.
Read the Article →Operating as a sole proprietor feels simpler — until something goes wrong. Here is what the LLC structure actually protects you from, what it costs in Tennessee, and who should consider it before they take their first client dollar.
Read More →Tennessee's intestate succession laws decide who gets what — and the answer may surprise you. Your closest people may not be the ones legally entitled to what you built. Here is what the state does by default and what you can do about it today.
Read More →Using ® before your trademark is federally registered is a violation. Thinking attribution equals permission is a copyright myth. These are the IP mistakes entrepreneurs make every day — and the ones that end up costing the most.
Read More →Not every divorce needs a courtroom battle. Tennessee's uncontested process is available to couples who agree — but the paperwork, residency requirements, and Shelby County filing steps still catch people off guard. Here is what to prepare.
Read More →Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when the IRS considers them an employee is one of the most common and expensive payroll mistakes small businesses make. Here is how Tennessee businesses can get it right from day one.
Read More →A lease is only as strong as what is written in it. Tennessee eviction law is specific, and judges have seen every shortcut. Here are the four clauses Memphis landlords most often get wrong — and what your lease needs to say instead.
Read More →Every article here is the tip of the iceberg. When you're ready to go deeper on your specific situation, Dr. Clark is one consultation away.
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