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...
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Feb 28, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2022
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,...
Jan 31, 2022
Who’s on First (Amendment)?
Let's discuss your first amendment rights in the workplace! Free speech considerations, commercial speech, and employee speech.
Dec 31, 2021
Achieving New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business
Create realistic New Year's resolutions for your business, follow through, and achieve them! Here are the tools to make it happen.
Nov 30, 2021
This Little Vendor Went to Market; Special Considerations For Your Holiday (or Anytime!) Booth
Before setting up your holiday market booth, make sure you are legally legit with an entity, permits, employees, and IP considerations.
Oct 31, 2021
Taking the Nerves Out of NDAs and Non-Competes for Employees
NDAs and non-compete clauses can be challenging to navigate whether you're an employer or employee. Learn the important things to consider.
Oct 4, 2021
Key Contract Terms: What to Include and What to Watch Out For
Client contacts include many terms & can affect the way you do business. Consider scope, payment terms, IP, liability, termination, & more.
Sep 1, 2021
Pennsylvania’s New Agritourism Limited Liability Law and What it Means for Farmers
PA has a new law called the Agritourism Activity Protection Act that encourages agritourism and protects farmers from liability and damages
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