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A major government reporting requirement for small businesses got held up in court. Here’s what to do next.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you run a small business, you’ve probably been hearing about new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.…

Gene MarksDecember 17, 2024

Philly.com

What small businesses need to know about ADA violations

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Lawsuits filed against small businesses that are accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA are growing in number.…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2024

Guardian

Your company is not your family. And you should be thankful it’s not

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, just made a very honest admission: “It is true that a company’s…

Gene MarksJune 23, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners can avoid a $10,000 government fee by complying with new transparency law

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new law may require business owners to share more information with the federal government — and if you…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2024

The Hill

How to get around the FTC’s non-compete ban

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s funny to me what regulations catch the attention of the small- and mid-sized business owners who are my…

Gene MarksMay 13, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners face unique challenges when going through a divorce. Here’s what you should know.

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Although research varies, it is estimated that anywhere between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce.…

Gene MarksFebruary 28, 2024