Before a person works with an attorney to resolve a contract dispute through litigation, he or she should consider using other methods to make sure all the possibilities of the case are covered. If the parties can work out their differences outside court, it can be...
There is a vast chasm separating the considerations that underlie execution of a residential versus commercial lease, respectively. Negotiations regarding the former lease product -- if any -- are typically conducted in rather perfunctory fashion and in a...
What is a breach of contract? Imagine you create a contract with a friend to sell him a car. Each week until the vehicle is paid off, he'll give you twenty-five dollars for the cost of the car and another five dollars in interest. That means that at the end of each...
For those who are new to running a business, you should know that there are going to be decisions that you will need to make that will not only affect your business but your employees as well. These decisions may be as grand as deciding to merge with another company...
The conduct of an employee while they are with a business and after they leave the business can have some rather significant effects on the business as a whole. This is one of the reasons why business owners often put a great deal of time and energy into the content...
Thanks to huge advancements in technology, publishing has changed considerably in the last decade. Printed books and magazines have given rise to e-readers and tablets that offer the same product but for a fraction of the cost. But while technology has changed how...
In a blog post last week, we talked with our readers about non-compete clauses and the legal issues they could create for businesses who try to enforce them in states, such as California, where such covenants are considered void. We brought up the topic because of the...
In just about every industry across the nation, employees are required to sign a number of legal documents before they can start their first day of work. From income tax forms to a standard employment contract, these legal documents not only hold an employee...
As so many of our readers are aware, contracts are a staple in business settings. From agreements with other companies to employment contracts, the wording of these documents must be precise in order to avoid most major disputes. But even the most well written...
New inventions are often considered to be the life blood of any business venture. The allure of new products and services drive public interest and along with it the economy. It's because of this, as well as the promise of turning a profit, that many entrepreneurs...
