Where Business And Law Come Together
A business partnership is like a marriage; it should remain steady no matter what obstacles come your way. However, things don’t always go according to plan. Married people divorce, and partnerships dissolve. It is common but not inevitable. You can prevent a...
When debts have become an unbearable burden for companies, bankruptcy can be an invaluable tool. Sometimes it just isn't possible to pay back creditors with the amount of money that is coming in. Businesses in such a situation have several options at their disposal....
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a trademark is "a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others." They are an essential part of...
Mandatory arbitration is a standard clause in many employment contracts that employees and employers have been battling over on the in courts for decades. Supreme Court cases such as Epic Systems v. Lewis have reinforced the pro-arbitration allowing clauses in...
While alternative disputes resolution methods can be a much easier and less costly way to settle business disputes, if an agreement seems to far out of reach, then the only available option is likely to go forward with litigation. Litigation can be the more costly...
This is part one of a two-part blog series on resolving complex commercial disputes. Disputes in business can and do arise, but the good news is there are multiple choices available to solve these disputes, and some may be more appropriate than others depending on the...
Advancing technology means grand things for business owners, allowing them to reach a wider customer base, improve satisfaction, and ultimately create better customer retention. But with this surge in the use of technology, also comes the risk of data breaches....