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How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost in Alabama?
Business lawyer cost in Alabama is a question most owners can’t get a straight answer to, and it isn’t because lawyers are hiding something.
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Do You Need a Trademark for Your Alabama Small Business?
A business name is often registered with the Alabama Secretary of State when an LLC is formed. Many Alabama small business owners stop there, assuming that registering an entity name is the same as owning the…
What Happens If Your Alabama LLC Does Not Have an Operating Agreement?
An LLC operating agreement in Alabama is not legally required, which is exactly why so many businesses skip one.
Outside Chief Legal Attorneys Jordan Gerheim and William Lancaster Named to the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Outside Chief Legal LLC announced today that CEO Jordan W. Gerheim and attorney William R. Lancaster have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
What is a fractional general counsel and who actually needs one?
Many business owners have heard the term “general counsel,” usually in connection with a large company and an in-house legal department.
The QBI deduction is now permanent – what that means for your LLC
For years, the Qualified Business Income deduction came with an expiration date attached, which made it hard for LLC owners to plan ahead with much confidence.
What business licenses do you actually need in Mobile, Alabama?
A surprising number of Mobile business owners assume that once they have formed an LLC and obtained an EIN, they are done with the paperwork side of starting a business.
How to protect your business before hiring a vendor or contractor
Hiring a vendor or bringing on a contractor usually happens fast. A project needs to move, a quote comes in that works, and the relationship starts before anyone has stopped to think about what happens if it…
Why Your Buy‑Sell Agreement Is one of Your Most Important Documents
The Role of a Buy‑Sell Agreement A buy-sell agreement is the document that controls what happens to your ownership share when you leave, die, divorce, become disabled, or want out.
Alabama 2026 legislative session ended. Here is what changed for your business
The Alabama Legislative session wrapped its 2026 regular session in April, and most of what happens there never reaches the average business owner’s desk. That can be a mistake.