Lancaster Legal Blog

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Founding an association, business, or private club is a labyrinth of legal challenges. Whatever the organization, there are thorny questions about how to structure it, the form and function of charters, articles, and by-laws, and forging business, member, or employee contracts.  To make matters worse, dense “legalese” language can make it challenging to understand the laws and regulations that…

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney One of the most powerful tools available to human resource workers and business owners is the employee handbook. Whether they are designed to create a shared sense of purpose, align the workforce, share company missions, or just provide a clear set of answers to common questions, employee handbooks can be an invaluable way to make managing a workforce easier.…

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Starting a business, association, or private club in Lancaster County carries many challenges, whether it's choosing the right format for organizing a business, understanding the legal parameters of charters, or creating sound employee contracts or membership agreements. Understanding these legal terms and seeking the advice of an experienced business law attorney can ensure that businesses and associations follow legal…

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Contracts are an essential part of small business life in Lancaster County, whether you are hiring employees, working with vendors, or leasing office space. While you may hope to save money by writing your own contracts or using online resources, that could be a big misstep. It is also a mistake to think you can simply sign on the…

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney As a business owner, you face many potential legal pitfalls, but with the help of a qualified attorney, many of them are avoidable. A business attorney can protect you by making sure you see the legal ramifications of your business decisions, helping you to draft sound bylaws, contracts, and agreements, and guiding you should a legal issue arise. If…

?By Angela M. Ward Attorney A sound contract is at the heart of every business agreement in Lancaster County and beyond, whether you're a buyer and seller, an employer and employee, a private club owner and member, or partners in a new venture. But while you may think a simple oral agreement with a firm handshake is enough, it is much safer and more…