Operating a business in Nebraska requires providing goods or services that customers want, understanding the law and making sure to take the necessary steps to earn a profit. Part of that is ensuring that customers and other entities who owe money are compelled to pay. Of course, there are acts that are prohibited under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act such as harassment, abuse, making false representations and when and how contact can be made. Still, if a business or individual is not receiving payment they are entitled to, they can go through the legal process for a resolution. Know th ..read more

Securing the right commercial real estate can be key to your business’s success. It can give you the space you need to expand your operations, give you a location that’s easily accessible to your clients and that improves your marketing, and provide easier access to the talent that your business needs. But before purchasing or leasing a commercial space you have to be absolutely sure that it fits your needs. If you don’t, then you could wind up stuck with a property that is detrimental to your business’s operations and its bottom line. So, before you move forward with any type of commercial re ..read more

We often talk about trademark law as though it’s just a matter of business names, logos and mascots. While those things can be protected through trademark, there’s much more to this area of the law. In fact, it might be best to think of trademark registration as protecting the reputation of a business. What does trademark protect? Trademark law protects indicators of source. The public policy consideration here is consumer protection: When consumers go to the store to purchase a new bottle of ABC Laundry Detergent, they deserve to know it will be the same product they recognize and trust, and ..read more

Starting a business is more than an occupation; it is a passion. Whether your dream involves being your own boss, supporting your clients, providing for your family, or combining all three, you intend for your business to continue long after you retire or pass away. Succession planning is an essential process that ensures your company’s long-term success. It involves identifying and developing internal talent to fill key leadership positions as they become vacant due to retirement, resignation or other reasons. Developing a succession plan can be a challenging task. Still, it is necessary to a ..read more

Having financial freedom to build or expand a business is imperative to its establishment, growth and becoming successful. For prospective business owners or those who are already in operation in Nebraska, this can be a source of confusion when they are just starting out or even if they have been in business for a while. Knowing the available options that go beyond getting a bank loan or finding angel investors is essential to gathering necessary funding. For those with a relatively small business, this can be especially relevant. Understanding securities sales and how they can be used to gain ..read more

As a debt collector, it is your job to collect what is owed from a debtor who has unpaid debts. While debtors have rights that are protected by federal law, you have rights as a debt collector as well that are in place to ensure you can perform your duties reasonably and honestly. How can you contact a debtor? As a debt collector, you are permitted to contact debtors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. You need permission from the debtor to contact the debtor at the debtor’s workplace. You can contact a debtor over the phone, through the mail and emails and text messages. You cannot ..read more