Mergers can be a fast and effective way for your company to expand its talent base and facilities. Acquisitions can also increase what resources your company can make use of for daily operations. The process of negotiating a merger or acquisition often seems like the...
Business & Commercial Law
Know what your commercial landlord’s insurance covers
If you’ll be leasing space in a commercial building or complex for your business, it’s crucial to know what areas are covered by the property owner’s insurance and what areas you’re responsible for if there’s a natural disaster, fire or other damage or if one of your...
Protecting the reputation of your business
You run a successful company in a niche market. The firm has a reputation for getting the job done and satisfying customers. You want to secure the trust of clients both old and new. It doesn’t take much to derail the reputation that you’ve worked so hard to build....
Clarifying the concept of wrongful termination
No employer likes having to release an employee. Sometimes, however, it’s just unavoidable. Someone’s professional performance may have fallen short of company standards. If that is true, or if they committed wrongdoing on the job, then you, as a business manager or...
Dealing with partnership disputes
Owning a business with your best friend can be great – until it isn’t. Sometimes, problems arise in the business that can put your friendship at risk. Before you open the doors to your business, you and your partner will need to establish a business plan. A bit of...
Which business formation is the best business formation for you?
Everyone who starts a business has different goals in mind. As a business owner, you know your business best, and you may want to know what kind of business formation is the right one to help you save the most money on taxes and to protect you against personal...
Can the courts uphold a contract that a party has violated?
Executing contracts with other businesses helps you keep the flow of businesses operations and the expenses your company incurs reasonable. You can expect the reliable delivery of services and goods once you and another business have a contract. Unfortunately, plenty...
Essential components of a good employment contract
A new job offer can be very exciting. Whether it is your first job, an opportunity to take on a new role or quitting the tiresome job hunting process, chances are you look forward to signing on that dotted line and getting started. But before you get there, do you...
Hiring the right contractors helps you avoid disputes
When you have a major construction project to get done, you may hire in contractors and subcontractors to complete tasks. Since you’re in charge of the project, you will want to be sure that anyone you bring onto the project has the skills and experience needed to get...
ADA compliance tips for first-time business owners
Opening doors to the public for any new business is a significant milestone. However, before you cut the red tape, you need to ensure that your business complies with the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted to ensure businesses do not discriminate...















