The American Entrepreneur

Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick & Gefsky

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Radio Segments

  • President Obama’s “Startup America” Program and It’s Potential Impact

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  • “Legal Briefs” - Mike Fox on Employee Termination

    As part of the “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about the legal considerations a business owner must consider when preparing to terminate an employee.

  • The Legal Ramifications of Employee Termination

    The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris is joined by Mike Fox, of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, and Gefsky.

  • Legal Briefs: Mike Fox on the New Patent Reform Legislation

    As part of the “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris about the new patent reform legislation signed into law by President Obama, and what this news means for inventors and entrepreneurs.

  • The American Entrepreneur is joined by Mike Fox

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris is joined by Mike Fox.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox on ADR, and Dealing With the Decision Maker

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about Alternative Dispute Resolution methods for settling business issues outside of the courtroom. Plus, Ron and Mike discuss Ron’s most recent column, dealing with the discord that often results when small, entrepreneurially-minded startups negotiate with giant corporate entities.

  • Want to Keep Your Legal Business Dispute Out of the Courtroom?

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss alternative methods of resolving business disputes that do not involve the courtroom.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox on Getting Your Business Ready For Sale

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the steps you need to perform to effectively prepare your business to be sold, and the pitfalls you may run into if you are not properly prepared. They also discuss the idea of music licensing, and why Ron will not be able to play his current bumper music as part of his expansion to FM NewsTalk 104.7 in a few weeks.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Discusses the Idea of Licensing Your Product

    Once upon a time, the process of getting your product into the end user’s hands was simple: You make it….you sell it…the end user buys it. But thanks to the role that computer technology plays in our everyday life, a new element has been added to that age-old formula: licensing. American Entrepreneur Radio’s resident “deal guy”, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, talks with Ron about the idea behind licensing, and whether or not it is better for you to license or to sell your product.

  • “Legal Briefs”: In “The Battle of the Forms”, Who Wins?

    As part of the “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky about do’s and dont’s of contract law, including what is commonly referred to as “the battle of the forms”, the scenario where both parties of an agreement are working off of seperate contracts with terms that do not agree, but both contracts are in play for the agreement. Plus, Mike takes a look at the legalties of “event presentation” in athletic and entertainment presentations, and the rights that the ticketholder has when attending events.

  • Ron and Mike Fox Talk About Why Dressing For Success Matters

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris and attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talk about the importance of being quick on your feet mentally, as well as the importance of dressing for success, and how the image you project affects the way those around you perceive you.

  • How To Avoid Getting Burned By Your Next Contract

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky about the do’s and dont’s of drawing up contracts for your business, and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls to ensure that both parties get EXACTLY what they agreed upon.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Protecting Your Company From Your (Ex-)People

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, who devotes a “Legal Briefs” segment to the steps a business owner must take in order to protect the company from its people, specifically its EX-people, who may come back to use the experience gained while in the company to ultimately do harm TO the company.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Keeping Your Family Safe From Business Risk

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the ways that you can keep your family and personal life at bay from the potential risks you can incur while running a business.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Talks About Protecting Your Family From Business Risk

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, who devotes a “Legal Briefs” segment to the steps a business owner must do in order to protect his or her family and personal assets from the risk that may be incurred as he or she runs the business.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Discusses Directors and Officers Issues in Business

    As part of the “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick, and Gefsky about the legal issues that often pop up when taking directors and officers into consideration when operating your company, and how legal counsel should best be used in the case of settling disputes.

  • “Legal Briefs” Mike Fox Discusses Communcation of Business Activity WIth Your People

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the do’s and don’ts about communicating major news about your company to your internal and external contacts, everyone from your workers to your vendors.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Helps You Get Ready To Sell or Buy a Business

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about some of the do’s and dont’s an entrepreneur needs to consider when selling a business, or buying one to grow his or her own business.

  • Return of the Mike:  Mike Fox Discusses Growth Via Acquisition

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky about some of the primary concerns a business owner should have when he or she looks to grow the business via acquisition.

  • Mike Fox Checks In To Discuss Legal Planning Issues

    As a preview for their discussion later on in the program, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris and attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky discuss some of the legal planning issues a business owner must consider, and some of the pitfalls that the entrepreneur faces if he or she does not take these into account.

  • “Legal Briefs”: The Legal Ramifications of Owning Marcellus Shale Land

    As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s regular “Legal Briefs” feature, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, about the legal ramifications facing owners of potential drilling land for Marcellus Shale operation, especially within Pittsburgh city limits.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Discusses Transactions That Drive Business Growth

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” feature on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky examines some of the key transactions that drive business growth, as well as some of the new tax considerations regarding new investment.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Transactions That Drive Agressive Buisness Growth

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Mike Fox, an attorney with Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, who devotes a “Legal Briefs” segment to the important legal elements an entrepreneur must consider when making a deal, be it an acquisition or restructuring of a vendor or customer agreement, to grow the company beyond its current limits.

  • What Would the Legalization of Marijuana Mean For the American Economy?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks about the business of marijuana in the United States, and the economic impact of the hypothetical passage of “Prop 19”, the bill legalizing marijuana growth, sale and possession in California, along with similar measures in the rest of the United States. He talks with Matthew Collins, a criminal defense attorney with Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, as well as Jeffrey Miron, a Harvard University economist who specializes in the number crunching behind marijuana sale and legalization.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Discusses How To Pick a Board of Directors

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segment of American Entrepreneur Radio, Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks to “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about more do’s and dont’s entrepreneurs should consider when selecting a board of directors for a company.

  • “Legal Briefs”: The Do’s and Dont’s of Selecting Your Board of Directors

    As part of his “Legal Briefs” segments on American Entrepreneur Radio, attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the process of selecting a board of directors for your corporation, the differences between the board of directors and board of advisors, and the potential pitfalls you could face when dealing with either. Joining the conversation is longtime Pittsburgh entrepreneur Dave Mawhinney

  • “Legal Briefs”: Bringing Key People Onto Your Staff: Mike Fox Explains What NOT to Do

    As part of his multi-part series on legal issues that can affect business owners, attorney Mike Fox of Gefsky and Lehman talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about the legal issues an employer must consider when adding key people to his or her team, be it as part of a small or large company.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Tells You How to Effectively Raise Growth Capital For Your Business

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky about the process of raising growth capital for a business, and the legal potholes you need to be mindful of as your company undergoes this critical step.

  • “Legal Briefs”: Mike Fox Tells You How You Can Avoid the Deadly Sins of a Startup

    As part of his “Legal Briefs’ segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky talks with “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about some of the critical legal hurdles that business owners must overcome while launching a business.

  • Medical Malpractice

    TAE host Ron Morris talks with attorney and medical malpractice specialist Harry Kunselman of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick & Gefsky about the possible legal implications in situations such as the alleged medical malpractice that cost Pennsylvania Representative John Murtha his life on the operating room table.

Legal Primer For Entrepreneurs

Whether you are forming, growing, purchasing or getting ready to sell a business, there are legal rights and risks that impact the economic value of the business.  The rights start with the building blocks of your business, including real estate, equipment, intellectual property rights in technology, software, brand or company identity.  The rights also encompass a wide variety of contract rights with employees, suppliers, distributors, customers and others.  The risks are that these “rights” have not been properly acquired and protected, or that you have created rights in others that become harmful to you.

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About Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky

With roots dating to 1908, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in Pittsburgh.

The firm has established a national reputation for quality and personal service through a distinctive culture characterized by deep experience, lasting relationships with clients, and exacting standards.

Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky is a mid-sized, general practice law firm that represents public and private businesses, institutional and individual financiers and their families.

Our attorneys have received national and regional recognition – from the founding father who was one of the authors of the Uniform Commercial Code and a member of the American Law Institute, to the judges who are alumni of the firm – and our shareholders are routinely recognized in Best Lawyers, Who’s Who, Martindale Hubbell AV ratings and other awards and indicia of professional and personal achievement.

Our expertise spans the legal spectrum, from complex litigation and business transactions to equity and debt financing; estate, asset protection and family business succession planning; to family and white-collar criminal law.

We are large enough to accommodate all our clients’ needs, yet compact enough to provide immediate attention and personalized service. Strassburger McKenna attorneys know their clients and their clients’ concerns and objectives, have the necessary expertise, and focus on meeting clients’ objectives efficiently and effectively.  The firm is known for its thorough preparation and aggressive representation of client interests.

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