Legal Basics Bootcamp

Date: September 22, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer, Unkovic & Scott
RSVP: Register online by September 15

Sponsored by The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University

All the work that goes in to creating and building your company could be wasted if your business and assets are not properly protected. Understanding and implementing basic legal concepts is critical to protect the value of your investment.

Join attorneys, Beth Slagle, Michael Monyok and Josh Hoffman for a discussion of practical and effective steps to shield and strengthen your business.

Topics include:

• Business formation and legal structure
• Intellectual property, including trademark, copyright and patents
• Contracts – from employment and independent contractors, indemnification, and insurance, to services and goods 

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