Federal Company Owner Reporting Rule Beginning in 2024
New federal reporting requirements for many non-public (including small) businesses will go into effect on January 1, 2024, requiring...
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- Aug 31
On-Farm Activities? Legal Protections to Put in Place
You may have heard the word ‘agritourism’ when it comes to having people on your farm for events. But what agritourism actually is (and...
- Jul 31
Back to School with the Trellis Resource Library!
Something about that back-to-school time makes us want to get organized. Wait, is it almost that time already? Maybe we buy a new pack of...
- Jun 30
Client vs. Independent Contractor vs. Subcontractor Contract– Which One Do I Need?
At Trellis, we absolutely love contracts. What’s not to love? They protect your work (and assets/money), help relationships run better,...
- May 31
A Business By Any Other Name
Did you know that Nike was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports? Or that Google was originally named Backrub? Seriously – Backrub it,...
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- May 1
May the [Work]Force be with You: Key Terms and Benefits of an Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks aren’t just some Jedi-in-the-sky idea from a galaxy far far away. Employee handbooks are an important part of having a...
- Mar 31
Considerations Before Buying or Selling a Biz
Businesses are bought and sold every day for so many reasons. From a retiring owner selling to a long-time employee or a passionate pro...
- Feb 28
Pretty Fly for an LOI
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to just get all the clear-cut terms down in writing before spending all that time, money, and...
- Feb 1
How Can a Transactional Business Lawyer Help My Company?
A Few Things You Might Not Know We Can Do Fortunately, most of a small business’ daily operations don’t involve calling your lawyer. It...
- Dec 31
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Make for Your Small Business in 2023
We’ve had some good new year’s resolutions over the years (some more successful than others). So we know that making resolutions can be...
- Nov 30, 2022
New Year, New Food Safety Rules for Allegheny County Establishments
Nothing quite rings in the new year like updated county health codes! In June 2022, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania updated the...
- Oct 31, 2022
5 Clauses You’ll Be Thankful To Have in Your Contract
When you’re agreeing to buy goods or perform services, it is important to have a solid written contract that accounts for everyone’s...
- Sep 30, 2022
There’s Nothing Scary About Working With a Good Lawyer
Maybe you’re haunted by a legal question, or just want the assurance that you’re appropriately protecting your business. Maybe you’re...
- Aug 31, 2022
Made to Last: Legal Protections and Tools Makers Should Consider
You made that! You took that idea and you made it a reality. You are a maker! At Trellis Legal, we have mad respect for our maker...
- Jul 31, 2022
Introducing: Branching Out, New Dynamic, Community Events Hosted by Trellis Legal
Branching Out Events We say it all the time. There isn’t anything quite as energetic, imaginative, or unique as the Pittsburgh business...
- Jun 30, 2022
New PA Tip Wage Rules go into Effect in Early August
Does Your Staff Collect Tips? New rules from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor regarding tipped employees go into effect on August 5....
- May 31, 2022
Doing Good with Fiscal Sponsorship
Mission-driven people make the world go ‘round. They’re dedicated to furthering the causes that matter to them and making their corner of...
- Apr 30, 2022
The Biggest Bang for Your Buck – Making the Most of Your Lawyer Experience
We all know the cliche – the suited-up, mean-muggin’ lawyer who uses complicated language, costs more than you can afford, and can be...
- Mar 31, 2022
Untangling the Web: Considerations for Building your Business Website
Whether it’s to tell your story, to create a way for customers to submit orders, to build a place to connect, or all of the above, having...
- Feb 28, 2022
Wedding Bells & Legal Dwells
Going to the Chapel and We’re Gonna Get … Legal Protection! It can take quite a team to pull off a wedding. Venues, flowers, music,...
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