Business Law

Launching a new venture can involve numerous critical choices that may shape your company's future. Many entrepreneurs could begin with a modest operation, adapting their approach as they grow and explore collaborative opportunities. These partnerships can offer...

A significant part of growing your enterprise is ensuring your business structure supports your evolving needs. Sometimes, the structure you start with can meet your needs perpetually, but other times, a change can provide numerous benefits. If you have been...

When an employee reports workplace harassment, it means they could be at serious risk of harm. Employees can report workplace harassment to their employer. Employers have a duty to respond to harassment claims. If a harassment claim is not handled carefully, the...

People who go into business together often have a shared vision, but there are times when conflicts about how to make that vision a reality will occur. Those partnership disputes must be resolved quickly so the shared company doesn’t suffer irreparable harm. There are...

In most municipalities, real estate has been fit into different zones. The three most common are residential, industrial and commercial. People who are buying properties in these areas can only use them in these specific ways. That’s why you typically don’t see...

While we may not realize it, contracts are a part of most of our daily activities. When a person orders groceries, they enter into a contract with the grocery store. Cable TV, utilities, broadband and other essential services all involve the use of contracts.  A...

Disputes are part of the business landscape, and how you and your partners handle them can affect the future of your business relationships. Traditional litigation can strain these relationships, while alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods offer a more amicable...

Contracts help to outline agreements between various parties, including individuals and businesses. It’s critical that concise terms are set so each party knows what to expect and their responsibilities. In most cases, contracts are fulfilled without any issues, but...

You can spend your entire life building up your business from scratch – only to see the whole operation tumble down because of a social media lie. It can happen very easily. Just take a look at the case involving the Ohio family bakery falsely accused of racial...

Finding defective or damaged goods/products during a quality control inspection can be devastating, as your supplier contract spells out the quality of the items you want.  So, what can you do if a supplier fails to observe this term? Here is what to consider: Request...