Partnership disputes can happen even in the most carefully planned ventures, and when tensions rise, the future of your business may hang in the balance. How you respond matters. Acting quickly, thoughtfully and with a clear understanding of your legal options can...
A handshake deal may feel natural. Perhaps you are a small business owner, and you’re working with another local business owner. You already know them and trust them, the two of you have a relationship. Asking them to sign a contract may seem like you’re taking things...
A terrific business plan or a groundbreaking idea is only the beginning of the process for an entrepreneur. Once you have these things in place, you’ll still need to take many steps to start your business and get it off the ground. For starters, your enterprise may...
A thriving workplace isn’t just about profits, it’s about the people behind the scenes. When employees feel unsafe or mistreated, that can lead to serious legal and financial consequences for your business. Hostile work environment claims can arise quickly, sometimes...
Someone in your team comes and tells you there has been a contract breach. Maybe it’s your company accused of making it, or perhaps someone else has breached the contract you had with them. To understand how best to react, you first need to know a little more about...
When two companies go through a merger, it may make the resulting company stronger than either one could’ve been on their own. A large company may see this as a way to quickly expand its operations. A small company may see it as a way to grow dramatically with access...
Before employees leave their jobs, their boss may want them to provide two weeks' notice. The goal here is just to make the transition go more smoothly. The owner of the company has two weeks to conduct interviews and find a replacement, so the advance notice is...
When business partners reach a point where they cannot resolve their disagreements internally, their concerns may end up in court. Judges are sometimes called upon to resolve partnership disputes when negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute...
Starting a new business is very exciting, but it’s important to understand the legal challenges that can arise. Many start-ups face legal trouble because they overlook a few key areas in the early stages. Being proactive with the legal aspects of your new business can...
Legally binding business agreements are supposed to be fair to all the parties involved, but that’s not always the case. Some clauses may tilt the balance too far in one party’s favor. These are collectively called “unconscionable clauses” because enforcing them would...
