Over the last decade, businesses, consumers and employees around the world have demanded more focus on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. These shifting expectations have led to the development of benefit companies. A benefit corporation is a for-profit company formed to both (1) generate profits for its equity owners; and (2)…
We are proud to announce that Natasha Nazareth has been named a 2024 Super Lawyer for Schools & Education law and Ginny Cascio Bonifacino 2024 Rising Star in Business & Corporate Law. Super Lawyers is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation and peer review. Only 5% of attorneys are selected for Super Lawyers, and 2.5%…
UPDATED: February 25, 2025 If you have seen anything in the news about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), it tends to be that it is a scary new law for business owners. We’re here to break it down for you. What is it? The CTA was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021, with the…
As we start a New Year, the world is abuzz with talk of New Year’s resolutions and new goals for 2024. What are your business goals for this year? If you need some ideas, we have some suggestions: Employee Handbook Review. Every year, your employee handbook should be reviewed because the law changes every year.…
Congratulations to Karma Wallet for being named Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Sustainability and Small & Mighty! Karma Wallet, a Certified B CorpTM, is a financial platform that leverages cutting-edge technology and impact data to give consumers tools to be sustainable. The company evaluates thousands of companies on their social and environmental…
Though often used interchangeably, “exit planning” and “succession planning” have different goals, strategies, and tools. It is beneficial for a company to have both types of planning in place to address a range of wealth, leadership, and business continuity goals. Exit Planning Exit planning refers to the process of developing a strategy for business owners…
Our co-founder, Ginny Bonifacino, had the pleasure of speaking to two different groups of new business owners this fall. For the Independent Museum Professionals network, she co-presented with her law school friend and fellow museum-lover, Heather Hope Kuruvilla, on The Business of Being an Independent Museum Professional. They covered common issues and tips for structuring…
The founders of every startup dream about a grand, lucrative exit as the payout for years of hard work, creativity, and sheer grit. In reality, cashing out is a long-term strategy intrinsic to the lifecycle of a company. It’s never too early to demystify how exiting can really work for the founder. Myth: Founders of…
According to the CDC, about 41% of women and 26% of men experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner and reported an intimate partner violence-related impact during their lifetime. Intimate Partner Violence also known as domestic violence is generally understood as physical, emotional, financial, or sexual coercion or abuse occurring…
For over 10 years, Bella Ballet in the Kentlands has been building confident ballerinas, one twirl at a time®. Under the inspiring leadership of Hope MacDonald, Bella Ballet does more than just teach dance steps. Bella Ballet instills a sense of empowerment in every child who enters their studio. It is no surprise that a…
This week I came full circle on the 26 years since my first job out of law school at Legal Aid of North Carolina. With support from the late local chief district court judge Russell Sherrill, I had started a collaborative program to represent poor children with disabilities access health care, education, and safe homes. This is…
As we get close to the end of the 2023 third quarter, many businesses and organizations start thinking about next year’s budget. You may not feel ready to think about 2024, but there are several employment laws that will affect you. It is important to plan now so you can ensure compliance later. Here are…