Goodsill Business Law Practice Group
Goodsill attorneys, many of whom were born and raised in the islands, understand Hawaiʻi laws and its unique business landscape. While our Hawaiʻi roots run deep, we also have a broad national and international reach serving clients across the U.S. and throughout the...
How to Avoid Appellate Procedural Traps
For civil litigators who occasionally do appeals in the state courts, the intricacies of appellate practice can be overwhelming. Goodsill Partner Deirdre Marie-Iha authored this helpful roadmap for some of the more challenging procedural hurdles can make it easier for...
Staff Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Whenever two companies merge or one company acquires another, the resulting impact goes beyond the finances of the deal. Failing to consider the implications to your “human capital” and the subsequent effects on the company culture could turn a deal that seems a...
3 Planning Moves to Better Prepare for a Merger or Acquisition
Among all the transactions a business may undertake, mergers and acquisitions are among the largest. Acquiring another company or merging with a separate entity can drastically expand a company's reach and operations. Although owners and executives typically conduct...
Non-Competes: New NLRB General Counsel Memorandum Puts Hawaii Employers Between a Rock and a Hard Place
It’s time for Hawaii employers to revisit their non-compete agreements. Again. Last February the Hawaii Supreme Court invalidated an employer non-compete in part because it prohibited a real estate agent from opening her own practice, but did not also go farther and...
Is a Business Partnership Really Good for You and Your Company?
Launching a business partnership is a major move. It has the potential to work out well. However, in a worst-case nightmare, it could sour your company’s prospects and reputation. It can also burden you with messy hassles or even litigation. Picking a business...
Can Starting a Second Corporation Help Your Business Avoid Taxes?
The more revenue your business generates, the more you have to plan to minimize your tax obligations. In addition to withholding income tax payments for workers, your company will need to pay taxes based on its overall income. A good financial system can drastically...
A Look at The Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
In 1996, with the adoption of what became Chapter 428 of the Hawai’i Revised Statutes, the limited liability company was added to the menu of business entity options under Hawai’i law[1]. Hawai’i’s1996 law was based on the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the...
Do You have a Business Plan or Just an Idea?
People often say that they have a plan for a new business, but they will just tell you what type of business they want the start if you ask them what that plan is. For instance, they'll tell you that they want to start a seaside restaurant or that they'd like to own...
Can Another Business Have the Same Name as Yours?
You left your job to start your own company. You spent months working on the branding, figuring out the name and getting everything set up. Then, just a few weeks before launch, you Googled your own company name. What you found is that there is another company that...