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What are the Most Important Clauses in a Real Estate Contract?
We started this month talking about the professionals that you will work with that will get you to the closing table. It’s important to...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jul 8, 20214 min read
The Team of Professionals to Get You to the Closing Table
Until you enter into the realm of purchasing or selling real estate, you may not be aware that a real estate transaction requires the...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jul 1, 20214 min read
How Does a Business Maintain and Update Corporate Books and Records?
If you have ever owned a business or thought about starting your own business, we are sure you have heard the phrase, “corporate books...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jun 24, 20213 min read
What Legal Structure is Best for Your Business?
Among the many other things that a business owner has to consider when starting a business, one of the most important things, if not the...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jun 17, 20213 min read
What Is a Fiduciary Duty and When Do I Know If I Owe One?
Laura and I (Amy) have helped our business clients maneuver through various aspects of their business operations: personnel issues,...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Creating a Post-Pandemic Return to Work Policy for Your Business
Having written company policies in an employee handbook is always important, but now more so than ever. With the country opening up...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Would Your Business Benefit From Hiring Outside General Counsel?
Over the years, we have worked with many different businesses in an outside general counsel capacity. Our representation often started...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 27, 20212 min read
To 5 Reasons to Hire an Outside Investigator When There Are Workplace Complaints
By: Deborah Cohen | Cohen Kraemer Law LLC Introduction by: Laura M. Catina | Catina & Mara, PLLC From time to time, we find information...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 20, 20215 min read
Business NOT as Usual - Post-COVID Considerations of Employee Morale
Before COVID emerged in our lives and our businesses, business environments were operating as usual. As an attorney, I (Amy) would head...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 13, 20213 min read
Why Communication with your Employees is Crucial
Amy and I (Laura) talk a lot about communication and how vital it is to our relationship with each other and our clients because its'...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 6, 20213 min read
Does Your Business Need a Custom Contract Template?
If you run a business where you provide any kind of service to your customers or clients, a contract template that outlines the terms of...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 29, 20212 min read
The Homeowner/Client Hasn't Paid - Now What?
One of the most common reasons that a contractor seeks counsel from an attorney is when it has performed the work for or provided the...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Home Improvement Contracts and Subcontracts
During the spring (and summer) months, there is a significant uptick of residential home improvement projects underway or being...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Is Your Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?
Non-compete agreements have been the subject of a litany of litigation around the country for many years. They are one of a variety of...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 8, 20213 min read
The Importance of a Written Partnership Agreement
One of the areas that we get the most questions about is contracts - in particular, contracts relating to small business owners. We are...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Meet Amy Mara
I am excited to have the opportunity to share a bit more about myself here on our insights page. I have been practicing law for 7.5...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Meet Laura Catina
Welcome to our Insights page where we will be sharing blog posts and information that we hope will be helpful for our existing and...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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