You should.  I'm sure you expect that kind of response from a lawyer, but it's vitally important to not only read, but understand, every document that bears your signature. This rule is especially important when dealing with commercial leases, which are almost always written in favor of the landlord and have some pretty strict expectations of the tenant.  One client who was facing eviction had signed a personal guarantee for her busine...

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I have no idea how I managed to score a place on this list, but I did.  It may be old news, but I'm still riding the wave! Check it out on the Glass Hammer!

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Under Title 7 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, every entity doing business in the state of Nevada, with few exceptions, is required to maintain a state business license.  These licenses were previously issued by the Nevada Department of Taxation, but as of October 1, 2009, the process will be handled by the Secretary of State's office.   Your state business license costs $200 and must be renewed annually.  Even if you qualify for o...

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When preparing to write this, my first-ever blog article, I was struck with a serious case of writer's block.  While staring at a blank screen, I was overcome with questions.  What should I discuss?  Who is my audience?  Does anyone even care what I have to say?  Realizing that overanalysis equals paralysis, and that if I wait to come up with the perfect topic this page will remain forever blank, ...

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