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If your phone rings today, chances are, it’s probably spam. New research suggests you’ll get more than one robocall inthe next 24 hours. If you do decide to pick up, you’ll more than likely be greeted by a familiar computerized voice playing a pre-recorded message. These automated calls, which can end up in your voicemail box, usually contain official-sounding, personal, and even alarming instructions. Watch out, because often, these spam calls claim to be a company, insurer, or bank you do business with. You’ve probably noticed you’re getting way more of these spam calls now than at any time in recent years — a trend that will unfortunately continue. A new report from the telecommunications firm First Orion says that by next year, half of the mobile phone calls we get will be spam.

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Join Martinson & Beason, PC attorneys Will Pylant and Morris Lilienthal for a discussion on small business law, formation, governance and succession on Thursday November 1^st at 5:30 PM (CST). Through an interactive question and answer format, Morris and Will will be discussing what to expect in forming a small business, which business entity is right for you, and how your business will pass to your heirs. Get your corporate law questions answered as Morris and Will will be seeking questions from viewers.

If you are thinking about starting a business, you may be asking what is required and what is the process like? How much does it cost and how long does it take? By knowing the legal ramifications in starting a small business, you can increase your chances of success.

While no one enters a business relationship with the expectation of a future dispute between co-owners, the reality is a buy-sell agreement and other precautions can prevent controversies from occurring. It’s also important for small business owners to anticipate their potential legal and tax liability and plan accordingly.

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The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, October 10th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature Johnnie Finch attorney and author of the new book Black Lawyer Confidential – Keys to Success. Morris and Johnnie will be discussing his new book, Johnnie’s legal career, what inspired him to go to law school, and what he hopes readers will get out of the book.

Johnnie Finch is a North Carolina attorney and has been practicing law since 2013. He practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Johnnie went to law school out of his passion for advocating for others. After college, Johnnie counseled teens who had been charged with crimes while working for the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

In Black Lawyer Confidential, Johnnie highlights situations and learning experiences that many students encounter in and after law school, such as time management, student interaction, race relations, and coping with heavy pressure. Johnnie also provides insight on what it’s like to practice as a minority lawyer.

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