Legal Red Flags That Can Wreck Your Business (and the DIY Traps to Avoid)
About this episode
Shay Nelson discusses common legal pitfalls for businesses and the importance of proper legal guidance.
Shay Nelson, founder of MSN Law Office, breaks down the contract red flags she sees constantly, why templates and AI can backfire, and what clauses founders misunderstand the most. We talk trademarks (name vs logo), when you actually need an attorney, and how to hire your first employee without accidentally creating a legal mess. Practical, clear, and a little bit spicy. About Shay Nelson: Prior to venturing out on their own, Maritza “Shay” Nelson spent 7 years at two of the nation’s largest law firms as an associate in their respective litigation groups. Shay then decided that practicing law could be about more than how many hours could be billed and now works almost exclusively on a flat fee basis. Clients range from start-ups to growing businesses and non-profits with nearly 100 employees across a wide variety of industries. Maritza is a proud graduate of Howard University, where they received their Bachelor of Arts in Political Science summa cum laude before going on to The University of Texas School of Law for their Juris Doctorate. In addition to running a thriving law firm, Shay is actively involved with the state and local bar associations. In their spare time, they are a…
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