Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
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Finding and Using Your Intangible Assets
A company's intangible assets often make up a large part of the overall value of the business. Find out how to identify and value your company's intangible assets, including both intellectual property and goodwill.
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Developing and Maintaining a Healthy Fiduciary Relationship
A healthy fiduciary relationship requires trust. It's important to understand the situations in which fiduciary duties arise and what they require.
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Define Your Duties with a Scope of Work
A successful project starts with a clear and detailed scope of work. Read about how to create a scope of work that clarifies the duties and responsibilities of everyone involved.
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What Is a Force Majeure Event?
A force majeure clause protects your company from events, such as COVID-19, that may make it impossible to fulfill your contract. Get the details on how to use these clauses.
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Using a Conflict of Interest Clause
If a conflict of interest arises for an employee or member of your company, it can cause serious problems. Learn how to use a conflict of interest clause to help protect your company's interests.
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Using a Life Insurance Buy-Sell Agreement to Fund Your Business
Life insurance-backed buy-sell agreements help ensure that stable ownership continues even if one business owner passes away. Discover how to use these agreements in your business.
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Fiduciary Responsibility of a Nonprofit Board
In addition to the responsibility to act ethically, there are three main fiduciary duties board members must comply with.
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A Complete Guide to What a Registered Agent Does
Your LLC can't function without a registered agent. Find out what a registered agent does and how to find one for your LLC.
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Bootstrapping vs. Equity Financing
Both methods can get your business up and running. But which is best for your situation?
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Do's and Don'ts of Keeping Meeting Minutes
Minutes are important records of your company's meetings. Learn how to create meeting minutes that are as efficient and useful as possible.
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