What if one missed document—or one misunderstood clause—could derail your business growth?
In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David Carr talks with Melissa Gray, founder of The Law Spot, about the legal essentials every business owner should revisit, especially when scaling up.
 
From entity structure to IP protection, contracts to compliance, Melissa walks us through her Spot On Legal Audit framework and the common gaps most business owners don’t know they’re ignoring—until it’s too late.
 
Melissa’s approach is practical, empowering, and focused on simplifying legal strategy, enabling entrepreneurs to grow confidently without unnecessary risk.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What to review annually to prevent legal and financial blind spots
• How outdated MSAs, team agreements, or contractor classifications expose you to risk
• Why digital compliance (ADA, privacy policies, AI usage) can’t be ignored in 2025
• How tools like SpotCheck are making legal more accessible and actionable for small businesses
• Why legal shouldn’t be reactive—and how to build a strategic partnership with your counsel

Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or team leader, this conversation will help you protect what you’re building, without the overwhelm.

🔗 Learn more about Melissa and book your audit at: https://thelawspot.com

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