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The Fine Line: The Legal Consequences to Questionable Business Practices with Thomas Croessmann – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E7

January 18, 2024 Legal 0:28:14

The remodeling industry is highly competitive and some may be tempted to break the rules. Although some may do it intentionally, others may start with good intentions, but over time the line between right and wrong becomes blurred. Thomas Croessmann will be joining the show to discuss the consequences of breaking the rules, which in some cases can result in jail time.

Thomas Croessmann is the Managing Partner of Croessmann & Westberg, P.C., a construction law firm in the DC area. The firm is a full-service law firm for construction contractors. Thomas has worked with many of the Remodelers in the Metro D.C. area.

Thomas, Victoria, and Mark talk more about:

  • What are the dangers of hiring an undocumented worker?
  • What are the legal concerns with a contractor front-loading the payments of a project?
  • What is a Captive Trade Contractor?

Will Your Personnel Files Survive a Legal Trial with Jody McLeod – [PowerTips Unscripted] S4 E5

November 10, 2022 Legal 00:39:04

On this episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Jody McLeod joins the show to answer legal questions, including whether companies are set up to withstand a legal challenge. Jody discusses the best way to ensure having a complete personnel file for each employee, including documentation of conversations and key facts,  so that you can support yourself and your company during a legal trial. Jody also advises business owners to help them avoid lawsuits through a complete onboarding process and proper training for all managers.

Jody, an attorney, and former Fortune 500 legal executive is the Founder and Principal of McLeod Legal Solutions (MLS). MLS partners with business owners to protect their business during HR and employee relations disputes with direct access to litigators, employment lawyers, and legal executives from Fortune 500 companies.  Jody specializes in employment law, litigation and litigation management, compliance, investigations, and training.

Jody, Mark, and Victoria talk  more about:

  • Complete personnel files 
  • Best practices to avoid legal trial 
  • Inappropriate or incomplete personnel files 
  • And more… 

Best of Powertips: Ep.132: How to Shatterproof Your Business with America’s Legal Coach

July 7, 2022 Legal 00:30:00

There are many legal challenges that can appear suddenly for remodelers, builders and business owners. It is imperative to build your business on a foundation that can weather the storm so that, as our guest today puts it, it doesn’t matter.

In this episode, we talk more about the process of “shatterproofing” your business with America’s Legal Coach, Scott Reib.

Scott is the owner of ReibLaw, a full-service law firm with over 20 years of Business Law and Estate Planning experience. For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers to “shatterproof” their businesses and succeed in the professional world.

Victoria, Mark and Scott cover:

  • How Scott became known as America’s Legal Coach.
  • The difference between a legal coach and a lawyer.
  • What is meant by a “shatterproof” business.
  • Why a business would need to be shatterproof.
  • The biggest legal mistakes Scott sees businesses making.
  • And more…

Ep.132: How to Shatterproof Your Business with America’s Legal Coach

December 10, 2020 Business Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, Legal 00:29:55

There are many legal challenges that can appear suddenly for remodelers, builders and business owners.

Frivolous lawsuits, “Jekyll & Hyde” clients, predatory creditors, employment claims… you name it, it’s out there.

It is imperative to build your business on a foundation that can weather the storm so that, as our guest today puts it, it doesn’t matter.

In this episode, we talk more about the process of “shatterproofing” your business with America’s Legal Coach, Scott Reib.

Scott is the owner of ReibLaw, a full-service law firm with over 20 years of Business Law and Estate Planning experience. For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers to “shatterproof” their businesses and succeed in the professional world.

Victoria, Mark and Scott cover:

  • How Scott became known as America’s Legal Coach.
  • The difference between a legal coach and a lawyer.
  • What is meant by a “shatterproof” business.
  • Why a business would need to be shatterproof.
  • The biggest legal mistakes Scott sees businesses making.
  • And more…

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