Business Law

Contracts enforce business agreements and personal transactions. Whether you’re finalizing a business deal, agreeing on a service or settling the terms of an employment agreement, contracts are essential. Sometimes, agreements are made verbally rather than in writing....

Contracts play a crucial role in most business operations. They help control costs and ensure that organizations have the materials and services necessary to function efficiently. Most companies protect themselves by signing contracts with employees, vendors and even...

Business litigation is a reality many companies may face at some point during their operations. This legal process can stem from various issues, ranging from disputes with partners or competitors to compliance with regulations or contractual disagreements. The reasons...

Attempting to collect on a debt is often a very frustrating process. Certain people may go to great lengths in their efforts to avoid their financial responsibilities. Businesses might find that someone stops answering phone calls when they commence collection...

Many businesses require non-compete agreements when hiring professionals for well-compensated positions. Anyone who might have access to trade secrets or who plays a key role at an organization may need to sign a non-compete agreement when accepting a new job. A...

Businesses, much like individuals, largely depend on having a positive reputation with the local community to succeed. Once, direct communication was necessary to spread a rumor and ruin a company's reputation. Now people can disparage a company online in a somewhat...

Financial misconduct has a way of unfairly impacting those who do not engage in questionable decisions or illegal behavior. Attempts at securities fraud, for example, are a way of getting people to invest money with inaccurate information. Securities fraud might...

Contract disputes can ruin working relationships and cost businesses thousands of dollars to resolve. They are also a source of frustration for the parties embroiled in the disputes, as the whole intention of a contract is to enter into a clear and enforceable...

Partnerships are often vital in helping to ensure the success and growth of a business. However, there may be unfortunate instances wherein a business partner breaches a contract, leading to conflicts and potential legal implications. It’s essential to handle such...

It can be argued that contracts would have no value if there were no consequences for violating (breaching) them. In the law, these consequences are typically known as “remedies.” That’s because they’re intended to make the other parties to the contract whole. Often,...